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Wheels & Tyres / Re: Winter wheels
Last post by nadabsardar -
Bit of an old thread (2022), so I'd check whether they're still for sale. The ad only says "Dunlop 185/60 14", not that they're winter tyres. They're sold as winter wheels, but that doesn't make the tyres winter-rated. Check the sidewall for the 3-peak mountain snowflake symbol or at least M+S, or ask the seller for the exact model name.

As for a 4x4, I wouldn't expect them to fit. These are Mk2 Golf steels, so 4 stud with a small 14" size. Most 4x4s use 5 or 6 studs, bigger rims and a different offset, so they'd almost certainly be wrong. What 4x4 are you thinking of using them on? If you give the stud pattern and tyre size, people here can tell you for sure.
https://themobiletyrefitter.co.uk/blog/best-4x4-tyres-uk/
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: Looking for a 16v Golf registration H701 UVV
Last post by nadabsardar -
Worth checking the DVLA vehicle enquiry service with the reg. It'll show whether it's still taxed or has a current MOT, and the MOT history shows the mileage and any advisories over the years, which can tell you if it's still on the road. If it's been SORNed or has no recent MOT, it might be sitting in a shed somewhere or have been scrapped.

You could also try the 16v Golf groups on Facebook and the Mk2 Golf Owners Club Facebook page, as people there are quite good at tracking down old cars by reg. It's also worth searching the plate on Google images and old Pistonheads or eBay listings, as past sales sometimes turn up photos and a trail to the last owner.

Out of interest, what was it like when you had it the first time?
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: Mk2 3 Door Shell wanted - sunroof ideally white
Last post by nadabsardar -
Bit of a late one, but if you're still looking, it's worth checking Facebook groups like Mk2 Golf Owners/Mk2 Golf Parts & Cars Wanted, as shells with sunroofs pop up there now and then. Also keep an eye on eBay and Car & Classic, and consider widening your search to Jettas or 5-door cars if a solid 3-door doesn't turn up. A good shell is worth paying a bit extra for, but check the usual rot spots before you commit: the arches, sills, scuttle/windscreen base, and especially around the sunroof itself, where drains block and the roof rots from the inside.

Did you ever track one down?
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Technical / Re: rear brake piston size
Last post by Russell WARD -
If you mean the rear brake calipers, 38 mm looks to be the correct size for some versions of the 1989 Golf GTI 8V. However, I wouldn’t assume it’s correct without checking which brake calipers you have, as the piston size depends on the brake system fitted. It’s best to measure the old piston or check the caliper manufacturer and part number before ordering.
You can check the available pistons on   https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/piston-brake-caliper-15094/vw/golf/golf-ii-19e-1g1/1648-1-8-gti-g60-syncro
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: mk2 GTI windscreen
Last post by nadabsardar -
Hi Paul, did you ever get sorted with a screen? Caveman's offer up in Perth is a fair trek from the North West, but if you're still looking it might be worth a road trip, especially if you can combine it with a weekend away. A clean, undamaged one that's been properly removed is hard to find these days.

If that's too far, it's worth checking which type you need first (the early ones with the thin rubber seal vs the later bonded screens), as people often get caught out on that. Also worth asking on the club Facebook group or the Mk2 Golf wanted sections, as screens do turn up from people breaking cars.
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Mk2 Golf/Jetta Sales / Re: rear big bumper
Last post by nadabsardar -
Might be worth posting a few details to help people who have one lying around. Say which Mk2 you've got (3 or 5 door, and whether it's pre or post facelift), as that can affect what fits. Also mention your location and what you'd call "good condition", since cracks, repairs and sun-faded plastic are common on these.

Photos of what you want would help too. And I'd try the club's Facebook group and the Mk2 parts sections on eBay and Gumtree, as these often turn up faster than the forum. Any chance of a rough budget in the post?