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Title: First timer
Post by: Hoke on 27 April 2009, 01:00

Hi everybody, another beginner here, never owned a VW before and was persuaded by my boys to buy an 87 MK2 GTi as they both have one. It needs work and although i have played with other makes for lots of years i don't understand VW's yet so will probably ask a few dumb questions, my car has an exhaust blow on the manifold gasket or a crack, it looks a real pita to get off too :sad: Site looks great so i'm off for a look round, cheers, Mike

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: bratty on 27 April 2009, 07:50

welcome m8 :)

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: JC on 27 April 2009, 07:52

how do - loads of into in the Mk2 section - if its not in there - its not worth knowing.  :grin:

oh and dont forget the SEARCH function  :cool:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: Lakeside on 27 April 2009, 13:25

How do's

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: johnsgti on 27 April 2009, 18:43

Welcome to the site matey, most bits on the MK2 are easy to do.  :grin:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: Hoke on 27 April 2009, 20:57

Thanks for the welcome guys, i'll take your word that they are easy to work on, i think you are right, it's just the manifold and down pipe that look to be a pain

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: GOLF_STU on 27 April 2009, 21:19

welcome  :cool:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: red on 27 April 2009, 22:23

Yeh most the engine is easy to work on... few nuts and bolts that will make you swear lots but its alot easier than most modern cars where you can't get to anything!

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: mk3valver on 27 April 2009, 22:51

Welcome mate    :smiley:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: gjroe78 on 28 April 2009, 12:14

Yo  :wink:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: Andy-H on 28 April 2009, 19:30

Welcome  :smiley:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: Hoke on 29 April 2009, 01:50

Thanks guys, got exhaust manifold off today, complete with down pipe as couldn't undo 2 of the 6 nuts holding it on, that was a struggle as it jammed between bulkhead and most other things it could find :rolleyes:

Title: Re: First timer
Post by: Dinky on 05 May 2009, 19:18

welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss: