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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair

Last post by Martin109 - June 25, 2026, 07:28:07 AM

Thanks, Monkey, that's so helpful!

I've emailed him!

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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair

Last post by Monkey - June 25, 2026, 07:02:55 AM

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.

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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair

Last post by Martin109 - June 24, 2026, 03:32:59 PM

Thanks, scs.
Any recommendations? I've contacted 3 here in Bristol area, and one has got back stating they can't refurbish due to unavailability of parts. Still waiting for the other two.

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Engine & Gearbox / Re: 1990 1.6 Driver Petrol Gearbox Replacement/Repair

Last post by scs - June 24, 2026, 12:57:06 PM

Hi, if you need the car fixed quickly then let the mechanic fix it otherwise as you are going to have to repair in the long run don't bother. Personally I would have my own gearbox repaired as you end up with a known quantity you don't know what you are getting with a second hand item.

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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Re: 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides

Last post by t2000 - June 23, 2026, 09:50:04 PM

Yeah the metal is unobtanium but I will ask where he got his, in fact I just spoke to him and he did get the metal bits 2nd hand, he also said that you can use front ones and cut them to size for the rear and also there are stainless steel ones out there so if asking see if they have the stainless ones as they wont rust but he also recommended MK2 Spares, if they haven't them no one will I reckon.

Good luck and if you do find them report back your findings as it may help someone in the future.

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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries

Last post by t2000 - June 23, 2026, 09:38:58 PM

It's fine to run without a cap, if it boils over then you know it's overheating and the stat is stuck, obviously don't run it up to temp and then take the cap off lol.

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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries

Last post by 89GL - June 23, 2026, 08:28:38 PM

Thanks, I always thought you shouldn't run it without the cap but if its a way of illiminating that from the list thats easy enough to try.

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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Re: 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides

Last post by pgtips - June 23, 2026, 07:05:04 PM

Thank you.

I find you can get the rubbers separate but the metal bit of the 'kit' is non existent.

I'll speak to Matt, fingers crossed

appreciate the reply
Kev

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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Re: 5dr rear window metal scraper both sides

Last post by t2000 - June 23, 2026, 06:28:27 PM

My mate had a nightmare sourcing those and iirc I dont think there is a separate part number, best to source the whole scraper, Matt at MK2 Spares might have some you can contact him on Facebook or via his EBay shop https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/mk2sparesukltd

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Heating & Cooling / Re: Cooling queries

Last post by t2000 - June 23, 2026, 06:25:44 PM

You could try running it up to temp with the expansion cap off, any air should escape and it shouldn't bubble over.