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New Members Say Hi! / Hi, my golf story so far
Last post by RichMyers -
I have bought a 1984 mk2 Golf in 1000 pieces that I am restoring with my lad with a view to being his first car. Just started and its going well...........so far.
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Engine & Gearbox / High rpm when cold for 20 minutes,...?
Last post by philip -
Hi all,
         So after adjusting everything possible on my Golf Driver MK2 1600 cc cab,
I got a new problem,...
When stone cold in the morning, turn in on, rpm goes to 1100 for a few minutes, then suddently goes to 1400 rpm and stays like this what ever i do for 20 minutes and then goes down gradually back to 900 rpm +-.
For the rest of the day, every time i start it, it's bang on at +- 900 rpm.
Next day the hole thing starts again !
 
I have no clue what's wrong ! thanks for your help :)

Philip.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Engine swap advice
Last post by Monkey -
Yeah, must have been ill that day!!

But I can understand your want to swap the engine, depending on how far you want to go, you could source a 2.0 bottom end, get that refreshed and then spend a couple of weekends swapping your head over and putting it in.

Though I'd still get a leak down done on your engine first, no point in putting a potentially worn head on a shiny new block.
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Engine swap advice
Last post by AndyBa -
Thanks Dave, yes I am surprised by your answer  :D
My thought process was that I'd be able to swap out the engine fairly promptly and not have the car off the road too long, but I guess if I increase the power then I need to fettle the brakes etc!
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Heater pipe work issue
Last post by scs -
I think the pipe you are asking about was fitted by vw years ago on a vehicle recall. The reason for it was that the heater matrix was prone to failing and hot water entered the footwell. There is a fix by fitting a mk3 matrix which is a direct replacement. Alternately just remove it and either fill the gap with a piece of pipe or replace the pipes altogether. On rereading it i note you have replaced the matrix so i would just remove the valve and either bodge the joint or replace the heater pipes.
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New Members Say Hi! / Heater pipe work issue
Last post by DavidRS -
Hello, I am just trying to sort out my 1986 golf gti which I rally on HRCR events. There is a water leak under the bonnet from the heater return pipe. I note there is a second pipe linking the hot water in pipe to the hot water out pipe into the heater matrix ( I renewed this last year) which uses a smaller 6mm diameter hose. Does anyone know what this is for if I eliminate this pipe I get rid of my leak, I may just by pass the heater matrix for the summer. The problem part is a 3 way metal union I can’t see them listed anywhere …. Any suggestions appreciated.

David
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Engine swap advice
Last post by Monkey -
Problem is nowadays, any engine you swap in is going to be over 30 and feel almost just as tired.

Personally, I'd use the money getting your 1.8 rebuilt.
As long as the bores are good, a hone, fresh set of piston rings and a handful of other refresh bits should see it back to it's best.

First, you should get someone to do a leak down test. You may find you've got something like worn stem seals/guides and can get away with just a head rebuild.

I know I'm probably the last person to tell you not to swap out the engine, but if you want to get best bang for your buck, you may be better off keeping what you have.