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New Members Say Hi! / Hi from the sunny Suffolk coast, owner of the oldest mk2 in the uk ???
Last post by Mike E -
Just thought I’d say Hi.
Owned many vw’s over the last 20 years, mainly mk2 golf’s though.
My current project is quite possibly the oldest right hand drive mk2 in the uk.
Build date has been confirmed by Vw to be 11/1/84

It’s been off the road since 1999 so needs a fair amount of work to get it back on the road, the 16v on twin 45 dellortos I’ve fitted technically wasn’t “needed” but it sure beats the 1.3 with 4 speed that was in there ! 😂

Still loads to do before it’ll run but currently plodding along with welding.

Hopefully once I can do it I’ll get a build thread started and share some pictures 👍🏻
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Wheels & Tyres / Original Pirelli P Wheel
Last post by Filkmeister -
Single genuine P wheel 14' x 6' from a 1988 GTI.  Only used as a spare and in fair condition.  Ideal as spare (again) or for refurbishment and inclusion to a full set.  Based nr. Birmingham.  £75 ONO.

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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / 1989 Golf GTI 16V 3Dr Resto project, Barn Find
Last post by Smurf355 -
This mk2 Golf GTI 16V needs to be saved!  My friend has owned it for 20+ years but it has been parked up and largely forgotten about since the engine gave up at about 225000 miles in 2007.
My friend is the 6th owner, the car has never been crashed and is fairly original.  The engine is gone now - he had planned to eventually do a VR6 or BAM turbo conversion at some point but in reality he won't have time to do it in the foreseeable future and he needs to let it go to someone who will be able to to get this car back on the road.
All the parts are there (except the engine) - the front bumper, grilles, headlights dashboard etc are all stored in it or in the adjacent lock-up.  The windscreen is cracked and there are a few scabs of rust on the body and underneath but it's fairly solid and complete.  It is a full resto project and new engine or engine conversion required but the car should be saved by someone with the time and love for these cars to take it on.
Will need to be collected from Deal, Kent CT14
Looking for about £2500.  You can call me on (Brian) 07919414955 to arrange to view/collect.

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Mk2 Parts for Sale & Breaking / MK2 Ultraviolet 3 door seats and doorcards
Last post by Motormad100 -
Virtually mint set of seats and door cards for a 3 door - stored wrapped in loft for 10 years so its time to part as the dream car for them never happened. Paul 07946 294145 (I have put them up today on auction through Ebay - starting price is £600) - I would like to see them go to a good home via the forum instead but its hard enough to come to terms with us parting given how long it took to find a set like this! let me know if you want some pics (metalwork12@gmail.com) - thanks
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1.3 1990 MK2
Last post by mintysgt -
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I'm personally half way through this topic myself. I'm £300 in to my carb on the Jetta. we have all been aware for years the peirburg is trouble. How ever after chatting with a couple of different mechanics. One that worked a lot on these carbs while working at a karmann restoration place "thou not strictly just them". Well he reassured me that getting a full rebuild kit, ultra sonic cleaner on the parts. it would be fine an working like new. That was true for all of 5 mins really. I've been back and forth a few times having it adjusted, as the idle and auto choke just love doing there own thing after a couple of hundred miles.

Talking again in recent times with him, Has now said if it plays up again just chuck a webber at it, or start the whole process again this time paying for the complete service to be carried out. Which after investing over half the value of a new webber. well you can guess its a bitter pill to swallow.

So long story short. I knew them carbs was a pain, we all know there a pain. I'm 300 deep on the carb now. Meaning the actual end bill, will now be £1000 if I act now. How ever I don't do mega miles, MOT in October, I may just wait


But I must add. I'm not a professional, I may of not cleaned the carb enough, I may of not done the carb rebuild correctly. There for I may well be the cause of the issues afterward the event "thou identical still". My story certainly is not the same as both mechanics claimed, as they both said a rebuild, ultra sonic clean, will cure it

But needless to say, I'm not investing any more money or time on the pierburg


Has your jetta got the 1.3 engine or a 1.6/1.8l?

sorry never noticed your reply. its a 1.3 my engine, still doing what it wants FML
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair
Last post by Monkey -
The reason your mechanic has said the bearing has gone is because it's the root cause:
The seal in the box has failed because the bearing is allowing the shaft to move up and down, which has unevenly worn the seal.

As for gearbox refurbishments, I can't recommend Gas N Gears highly enough, the guy has been in the VW world for 20+ years and has done around four boxes for me, all faultless. Not cheap, but great workmanship.