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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: 993turbo on 29 June 2009, 22:33
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Hi there,
Since my GF's G60 is a tad sick I bought her a 92' Mk1 Cabrio Sportsline, with Recaros, BBS's etc......
I have a few questions (which probably has been covered many times):
-The drivers door window rattles (at the back it seems)... Is there any clips or anything holding the glass in place at the rear?
-The passenger side door mirror has a crack.... Can I replace just the glass??
Any good parts sources (apart from FleaBay) for these cars??
Cheers!
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Hi mate, I think you can just change the glass in the mirror, never had to though. Good news is that mirrors aren't too hard to find at a scrappy or i found you this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Passenger-Side-Mirror-Glass-VW-Golf-Mk1-74-83_W0QQitemZ310151700390QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090628?IMSfp=TL090628149001r18134 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Passenger-Side-Mirror-Glass-VW-Golf-Mk1-74-83_W0QQitemZ310151700390QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090628?IMSfp=TL090628149001r18134).
My windows were a bit loose on my cab when not fully up. I found it to be the runners. you may have to take the back cards out and have look, could just need tightening up back there. if its not that, the glass is held by metal with foam inbetween that and the glass from i can remember. the foam may have perrished.
For new parts, i find german sweedish and french www.gsfcarparts.com (http://www.gsfcarparts.com)are great for most things including panels, electrics etc. cheaper than most other places if there is one near you.
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i am finding GSF are very useful and helpful at the moment for my cabby, ebay otherwise
you could always try crazy quiffs http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/ (http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/)
check the filler pipe & fuel pump relay (in my case it had been replaced with a different one!)
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check the filler pipe & fuel pump relay (in my case it had been replaced with a different one!)
lol who's that bit to?
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check the filler pipe & fuel pump relay (in my case it had been replaced with a different one!)
lol who's that bit to?
was more kind of from me to self with love! :laugh:
although I haven't had any issues with my filler pipe as yet... its rusted to fcuk and I have the new one ready and waiting!
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I think that he is just stating that the filler neck is a common fault that can in time cause all sorts of grief so best check it sooner than later, also ignore all the plugs for the stainless neck (pretty expensive considering the standard usually lasts over 18yr), imagine how long the regular one would last if painted and the inner arch kept clear of crud :wink:
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Cheers for the input.
What about the engine and gear box mounts.....? Anything special for this car, or normal MK1 mounts??
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Will this set do......? Not sure what they mean by ''DX engine code''....? Mine is a 92' 1,8 with Digifant inj........
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-1-8-GTI-CABRIOLET-ENGINE-MOUNT-SET-C504_W0QQitemZ190295868282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c4e84837a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A4%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A200 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK1-1-8-GTI-CABRIOLET-ENGINE-MOUNT-SET-C504_W0QQitemZ190295868282QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2c4e84837a&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A4%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A200)
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I think the DX code is usually for the 8v K-jetronic injection engines not digifant... i could be wrong. :undecided:
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Hmmmm, ok....
Does anyone know for sure what the 1,8 92mod Digifant enginecode is?
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Are you sere it's a digi ? A 1.8 92 Sportline cab would usually be a k-jet.
I had a J reg Rivage and that was a k-jet DX engine. Have a look at the sticker in the boot that's on the bar for the leccy hood with the paint code etc. It should say the engine code there if I rememeber correctly. Also, I think it should give you the engine code on the V5, but I can't remember 100%.
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Are you sere it's a digi ? A 1.8 92 Sportline cab would usually be a k-jet.
I had a J reg Rivage and that was a k-jet DX engine. Have a look at the sticker in the boot that's on the bar for the leccy hood with the paint code etc. It should say the engine code there if I rememeber correctly. Also, I think it should give you the engine code on the V5, but I can't remember 100%.
Thanks for your input.. :-)
Im not with the car, Im out traveling... Hence Me not being able to look up the engine code :-)
Further, the car is not UK reg, and subsequently does not have a V5..
Digifant vs. Jetronic...... I take it all Jetronic cars have a fuel distributor, with the assosiated fuel lines going to the injectors???? Mine simply has an air meter, and a fuel line going directly to Electronic injectors . I might be wrong, but I think think this means its a Digifant car, like my G60........... or...?
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This is a K-jetronic engine, correct?? If so, mine is a digifant.
(http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/4752/mk1vwgti.jpg)
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I take it that's not your engine above then as that looks like a k-jet to me. If that is the case then you wont have a DX engine code. k-jets don't have an ECU as they are mechanical injection but the digi does.
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Yeah, for sure. Mine has an ECU. I take it its an 2H then....
Now, back to the org. question, what Engine mounts do I use.....?
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2h aye? it isn't a red cabriolet by any chance is it?
Dinx :kiss:
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2h aye? it isn't a red cabriolet by any chance is it?
Dinx :kiss:
Yeah, Red, why?
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2h aye? it isn't a red cabriolet by any chance is it?
Dinx :kiss:
Yeah, Red, why?
Because I only know of 1 other 2h engine in the uk other than mine and it belonged to a guy off the mk1 owners forum - can't remember his name but he was kind enough to copy his manual for these engines onto disc for me :smiley:
Unless you are actually in Marbella..then it may be a different one :grin:
Dinx :kiss:
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2h aye? it isn't a red cabriolet by any chance is it?
Dinx :kiss:
Yeah, Red, why?
Because I only know of 1 other 2h engine in the uk other than mine and it belonged to a guy off the mk1 owners forum - can't remember his name but he was kind enough to copy his manual for these engines onto disc for me :smiley:
Unless you are actually in Marbella..then it may be a different one :grin:
Dinx :kiss:
Im in Marbella, but the car is Red, with BBS, Recaros etc.... and a 2h engine......... :-) Are these rare??
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I dont think it's thats rare, VW did put the 2h engine on the cabs in later years for the US and European market. In fact the cab has had quite a few variants in it's life. What year is your car? I found this which goes into a lot detail on this: http://www.cabby-info.com/engine.htm (http://www.cabby-info.com/engine.htm)
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I dont think it's thats rare, VW did put the 2h engine on the cabs in later years for the US and European market. In fact the cab has had quite a few variants in it's life. What year is your car? I found this which goes into a lot detail on this: http://www.cabby-info.com/engine.htm (http://www.cabby-info.com/engine.htm)
92.....
Thanks for the link :-)
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2h aye? it isn't a red cabriolet by any chance is it?
Dinx :kiss:
Yeah, Red, why?
Because I only know of 1 other 2h engine in the uk other than mine and it belonged to a guy off the mk1 owners forum - can't remember his name but he was kind enough to copy his manual for these engines onto disc for me :smiley:
Unless you are actually in Marbella..then it may be a different one :grin:
Dinx :kiss:
I also have a mk1 cab with 2H engine, I imported it about 10 years ago and only knew of one other at the time so there must be a few more by now. :smiley:
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Cool....so what bits have you/have not changed?
came across any real problems?!
Dinx :kiss:
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Cool....so what bits have you/have not changed?
came across any real problems?!
Dinx :kiss:
Crikey, where do I start!! :grin:
Bought it in 1999 with 66000km on the clock and it's been a project ever since.
Engine was excellent, really reliable, i used to do 250 miles every weekend and really ragged it. Never had a problem.
I changed the rear brakes for mk2 16v discs and calipers, changed the wheels for 17s and left it like that for a while.
Only real breakdown i had was a diff rivet broke and smashed the gearbox casing. Swapped it for a mk2 gearbox and then did a turbo conversion so that 'box didn't last long either! Settled for a mk2 diesel gearbox now. Changed suspension for AVO coilovers with adjustable shocks and did a 285mm upgrade on the front brakes. Swapped the mk2 rear calipers for mk4 ones a couple of years ago as they had seized. Finally got round to changing the ECU for a G60 and now it's pretty much just a standard body shell (flushed boot lid) with every major part changed! Apart from the engine bottom end, still the original 2H, now with over 220000km on it. :smiley: :smiley: It's currently off the road getting a new front panel as the front cross-member had cracked at both ends.
It's been shown at the usual events, I just need to figure out how to put pictures on here.
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
Id really like to see it, esp if you have any build photos? :smiley:
was contemplating a diesel box on mine tbh..
Had any problems with your wiring?
yours still lhd?
I found 17s far too bulky on mine tbh :undecided:
Dinx :kiss:
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I'll try the photos;
This one was taken back in 2006.
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I'd had the turbo conversion for about a year at this point and had already shredded the gearbox. Changed to the diesel 'box, worked great with the new ratios but was a bit of a pain with the speedo.
After a bit of an underbonnet clean-up
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No guts no glory! :evil: Finally built up the courage to cut up the wiring loom.
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July 2007 in malvern for BVF
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Only problem i've had with the wiring was a fault with the oil pressure buzzer.
Still LHD, not worth changing it, I also prefer it.
17s have not been too bad, needed some arch work but fit quite well. Thinking about going back to 15s though. :cool:
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hi mate luuuuuuuurly motor :smiley:
with the speedo what were you running i.e. box, wheel size, speedo drive, etc?
how much did you find it was out?
did you find any solution?
just wondering as it would be nice to increase any info for the mk1s
blinding motor more pics!!!!
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I never even contemplated speedo problems :undecided:
You have it looking smart darl :cool:
Arch work? just rolled?..assuming the drop on suspension with them wheels on isn't too great as without arch work mine grinded on the back with about 30mm drop when going round a roundabout :grin:
You find any problems with the steering rack?
Dinx :kiss:
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hi mate luuuuuuuurly motor :smiley:
with the speedo what were you running i.e. box, wheel size, speedo drive, etc?
how much did you find it was out?
did you find any solution?
just wondering as it would be nice to increase any info for the mk1s
blinding motor more pics!!!!
It's a mk2 diesel gearbox, i'll have to check the code. I tried it with the original speedo cable and it was quite a way out. It had the red z=15 drive gear on so i swapped it for the natural z=16 gear. It improved it but it still reads about 10% faster. I've just got used to it. I checked out all the available gearboxes and all the possible engines in the golf range from 1974 mk1 up to '92 mk2 and 2007 SA mk1, they all use the red & natural drive gears. If anyone has any ideas it would be good to finally get it to read accurately. :cry:
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I never even contemplated speedo problems :undecided:
You have it looking smart darl :cool:
Arch work? just rolled?..assuming the drop on suspension with them wheels on isn't too great as without arch work mine grinded on the back with about 30mm drop when going round a roundabout :grin:
You find any problems with the steering rack?
Dinx :kiss:
It took me a long time to get the wheel/suspension set-up right.
The arch work was; arch trims removed, arch liners removed and the arch lip cut back flush, then stuck the arch trims back on. With an offset of 38 and 205/40/17s. It was a bit of trial and error on the height/camber adjustment but i finally got it right. No matter how fast you go through a corner, even with 4 people in it doesn't rub on the arches at all. I've taken it on the track for real road test and it's spot on. The suspension was set very hard and I had the camber set at about -1.5degrees. The height was set slightly higher on the left than the right as it was better for roundabouts. :evil:
Never had any problems with the steering rack, just the standard power steering with the reservior relocated.
As you can see, there is plenty of clearance on the back.
(http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad207/K3VWT/DSC02364.jpg)
Front and rear wheels sit quite narrow in the arches.
(http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad207/K3VWT/DSC01465.jpg)
(http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/ad207/K3VWT/Photo-0029.jpg)