Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #285 – April 08, 2024, 02:07:25 PM OK, so now the dust has settled I can do a bit more of an update.Here's the dodgy plug. It was only by pulling the lead off and finding the rod part stuck in the HT cap, else I might never had known. With it pushed back in, the plug looked normal.I did plugs, leads, car etc when I recommissioned the car after the COVID lay-up, so about 3 years but only 4000 odd miles.But it was on my list to do this year as part of general maintenance anyway.The original cam belt No idea how long that's been in there, I haven't done it before in my ownership, which is getting towards 4.5 years now. I think I remember seeing a bill for it in the paperwork when I got the car.The last time it was done it looks like someone was a bit heavy-handed with the pulley boltsThe good old Irwin tools to the rescueBut I was never going to be able to torque it back down. So I ordered 4x genuine bolts, but also needed to wait for those to be delivered.I also fitted all new belt covers and fixed the alternator bracket while I was in the area.And for anyone with Power Steering, you'll know how much of a nightmare it is to adjust. Well, hopefully, that's all freed up now if I need to make any further adjustments. A squealing belt has plagued me for quite a while.New cam belt and tensioner fitted, and miles and date written on the inside of the belt cover.I still have a list of jobs to do, and a box of new parts ready to fit. 2 Likes
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #286 – April 08, 2024, 07:00:02 PM Glad to hear you the timing belt was successful. Oh yeah national meet will be coming round before you know it. I maybe should start preparing as I move very slowly 😂 I've lost my tent and sold my t5 so need to make some sleeping arrangements
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #287 – April 08, 2024, 08:56:45 PM I had a couple of broken sparkplugs when I changed them last year. Never had an issue before.@ianmac86 maybe you can order a seat from Matt @MK2 Spares on a sale or return basis for the national? My Facebook marketplace s/h tent wasn't a great place to be last year with all that rain!
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #288 – April 09, 2024, 09:18:49 AM 138k? Barely run in!!
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #289 – April 09, 2024, 10:32:08 AM @AndyBa haha yeah and sleep under the stars 😂 that mk2 bench was surprising comfy! I will have to see if I can find my tent if not I will be on marketplace too!
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #290 – April 09, 2024, 11:39:25 AM Quote from: Monkey on April 09, 2024, 09:18:49 AM138k? Barely run in!!I know right, it’s great granddaughter, the mk5 has just caught up and overtaken.I think that’s at around 140k now.Quote from: ianmac86 on April 08, 2024, 07:00:02 PM… I've lost my tent and sold my t5 so need to make some sleeping arrangementsEven when you had a tent you had no tent pegs Last Edit: April 09, 2024, 11:41:07 AM by Eddypeck
Re: LUCY ‘91 Mk2 Golf GTI Alpine White Reply #291 – April 09, 2024, 02:50:50 PM Quote from: ianmac86 on April 09, 2024, 10:32:08 AM@AndyBa haha yeah and sleep under the stars 😂 that mk2 bench was surprising comfy! I will have to see if I can find my tent if not I will be on marketplace too!Just saying, a hotel room is probably cheaper than a tent...comes with a toilet and shower too!
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