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Title: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: moazzum on 14 April 2010, 20:21
Hi have to mk1 golf gti only a week now, need afew thing doin to it.

But just wanna know there the nearest breakers are to london and if there are any good specialist place who know how to care for them
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: JC on 14 April 2010, 20:26
http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

 :smiley:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 April 2010, 21:02
 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

good point, care for it yourself and theres plenty of us here to give you advise and help... seriously though, what kind of things do you need attenting to?
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: raferackstraw on 14 April 2010, 22:50
where in london are you? im tottenham way and always glad to help if nearby
what problems have you got?
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: SoundillusioN on 14 April 2010, 23:04
Quote from: raferackstraw on 14 April 2010, 22:50
where in london are you? im tottenham way and always glad to help if nearby
what problems have you got?
  you see, people on standby already!!!  :smiley:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: moazzum on 17 April 2010, 19:32
sounds good
only bought the car last week - noticed the clutch pedal was welded to the steering column, so wanted it changed asap.
I managed to get a new column/pedals from oxford mk1 golf specialist

http://www.golfmk1.co.uk/

and are getting done along with a new cable.

also need doing is driveshaft, my car is abit of a mix and match so the gearbox is from a mk2 golf, so unsure what driveshaft i will need.
I prefer to give my car to someone who has worked on these before, so be great if there were some mk1 people in london who could work on my car.
Im based in east london, and Id be happy to have a friendly meet up, and get some ideas.

Im also looking to get some ats classics but cant make my mind up on 13s or 15s?
the car is currently on coilovers and is pretty low, some thing telling me 13s are too small.
any pics of both wud be a big help.
Iv got mk2 16v breaks so not sure if il be able to clear term, if not can i get away with spacers from halfords

raferackstraw drop me a PM
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: raferackstraw on 28 April 2010, 21:50
went round to mozzums tonight and managed to identify various minor issues with the car, all seem straight forward to solve, ignition switch is giving intermittant starting issue, needs new cam cover gasket, plugs, rotor, dizzy cap, cold start valve, and just a bit of wiring in engine sorting, hopefully we can get them sorted in the next few weeks  :wink:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: jonnypolish on 29 April 2010, 19:51
Sorry to hijack but Raferackstraw you say you live tottenhamish way?
You don't happen to have the Mk1 slammed on Ronal Turbs do you?
(The car is generally parked in Edmonton but Tottenham seems close enough :D )
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: raferackstraw on 30 April 2010, 10:51
yep thats my cabby  :wink:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: jonnypolish on 30 April 2010, 18:26
:O it was a long shot but i havent seen many Mk1's in London!!!

Mate your car is the sex... Everytime i drive past hazelbury my eyes are peeled!

You may have seen me and my friends?
We drive
A black Mk3 GTi
A Blue MG ZR Mk2
A slammed Black Corsa C

All with our trusty pirate flags :)
And live around the corner from you!!
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: raferackstraw on 30 April 2010, 19:24
thanx mate when u get ur mk1 give me a shout and any probs we should be able to sort them  :wink:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: christomk3gti on 30 April 2010, 20:15
what a bunch of good chaps in the mk1 section :smiley:

Fantastic... :afro:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: jonnypolish on 30 April 2010, 22:03
Ha i already feel home and i dont even have one!
YET  :evil:
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: mk1love on 14 July 2010, 20:45
Quote from: raferackstraw on 30 April 2010, 19:24
thanx mate when u get ur mk1 give me a shout and any probs we should be able to sort them  :wink:

Hi raferackstraw i need some help with the mk1. it keeps cutting out as soon as it starts. Im in Ilford, east london and was wondering if you dont mind popping down. thanks mk1love
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: raferackstraw on 15 July 2010, 10:55
yuoll have to post 10times mate so you can pm
also check to see if you can hear both fuel pumps running
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: SportlineComz on 09 February 2011, 23:33
Quote from: raferackstraw on 14 April 2010, 22:50
where in london are you? im tottenham way and always glad to help if nearby
what problems have you got?
Hi mate,

Im in process of sorting my mk1 sportline cabby out. needs some serious tlc! Major service, steering alignment, shocks+suspension, second gear crunch+ other bits. I also live in Tottenham (just off philip lane) and was wondering are u a mechanic/specialist? Can u fix these problems?
Im off work on Friday and have booked my car in for a service with a localish garage in Hornsey. Maybe we could meet up and u could see what u think needs fixing etc. Would really appreciate any help!!
Thanks
Comz
07704 239 419
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: hysteric on 16 February 2011, 16:13
Old thread but just wanted to say hi.

I am based in East London (near Shoreditch) and have a project S1. Would be good to meet up with some likeminded bods....

Cheers.
Title: Re: whats the nearest mk1 golf breakers/specialist near to london
Post by: moazzum on 26 February 2011, 21:53
sure

just leave me ur details