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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: retromk2craig on 20 February 2010, 19:09

Title: clean engine bay
Post by: retromk2craig on 20 February 2010, 19:09

im sorting my engine bay, need some advice on relocating stuff like washer bottle, coolant bottle and wires, hoses. anyhelp would be brilliant.  car is a 8v.

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: warnesey333 on 21 February 2010, 17:57

I will also be doing this over the next few months.

For the coolant bottle, I've considered getting a top-fill radiator.

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: ...joe on 21 February 2010, 18:39

when I did mine ( see my project section for details, black mk 2 not the rallye one) I put the majority of the wiring in the chassis legs. easy enough to do and I didn't need to extend anything either.
Alot of it depends on how far you want to go and how skilled you are at being creative and being able to make alternatives.

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: Sam on 22 February 2010, 01:29

I keep mine in my pants, it works a treat

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: retromk2craig on 22 February 2010, 18:46

does anyone know a suitable top fill radiator to use, preferably one that doesnt need to much work to monutn. cheers

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 22 February 2010, 20:29

Quote from: retromk2craig on 22 February 2010, 18:46

does anyone know a suitable top fill radiator to use, preferably one that doesnt need to much work to monutn. cheers

mk1 golfs, some of, had them!

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: warnesey333 on 22 February 2010, 21:06

Quote from: mattneck(Beavis) on 22 February 2010, 20:29

Quote from: retromk2craig on 22 February 2010, 18:46

does anyone know a suitable top fill radiator to use, preferably one that doesnt need to much work to monutn. cheers

mk1 golfs, some of, had them!

Yeah those are the ones I've found on the bay!

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: russ-vdub on 24 February 2010, 10:38

^^ Link? Whats a top fill rad?

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: warnesey333 on 24 February 2010, 10:44

Quote from: russ-vdub on 24 February 2010, 10:38

^^ Link? Whats a top fill rad?

Similar to:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Radiator-VW-Golf-Jetta-mk1-Scirocco-mk1-2-1-5-8-81-NEW_W0QQitemZ310195522799QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4839180cef#ht_1385wt_722

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: warnesey333 on 24 February 2010, 10:46

Actually, ignore me I don't think that's right..


EDIT:

Might be better...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=310184014621&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1966wt_982

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: russ-vdub on 24 February 2010, 10:53

Oh so you just rid of the expansion tank then? That's gotta be more hassle then its worth re-routing the hosing? But it deffo would look empty in that bay lol :)

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: Gloves88 on 24 February 2010, 14:45

If i remember correctly I think a certain model of BMW rad was a top fill and was pretty easy to fit as well....someone else might be able to confirm which model...

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: warnesey333 on 24 February 2010, 15:02

http://www.vwcaddyforum.com/showthread.php?t=19976

Title: Re: clean engine bay
Post by: Gloves88 on 26 February 2010, 14:37

Quote from: warnesey333 on 24 February 2010, 15:02

http://www.vwcaddyforum.com/showthread.php?t=19976

Knew someone would have the answer :) Cheers - BMW E34 or E36