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Title: mrogers My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 22 May 2010, 00:09

Though i would keep track of my project on here.  The pics pretty much show how she was when purchased. Most things are pretty straightforward, apart from the crazy paving paint on the door and rear panel.

Anyway here she is, a 95 Dragon Green 8v.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/mrogers/DSCF5002.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/mrogers/DSCF5003.jpg)

and here is the crazy paving paintwork

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/mrogers/DSCF5004.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/mrogers/DSCF5005.jpg)

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 22 May 2010, 00:12

Ohh and here is some laquer that needs sorting but that aint to much of a problem
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y206/mrogers/DSCF5006.jpg)

Jobs: Done so Far.
Oil and filterts service
2 days claning the inside
removed 6x9 speakers from parcel shelf and fixed holes
Refurbished 3 of the 4 wheels so far.

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: Adam on 22 May 2010, 00:21

Wow that is some strange paint defect.

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 22 May 2010, 00:24

I think it may have been caused by laquer being applied to paint that want dry enough?  no idea going to rub back and see

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 06 August 2010, 13:29

Update on the golf.

A few more jobs were required that were not first anticipated.

All 4 wheels have now been refurbished.
New Rear Tyres as old ones looked old
Cleaned the TB
Replaced the Drivers Window Motor and and Mech as the old one fell apart.
Replaced all the gearbox linkages as I was finding 1st difficult to select (now no longer a problem)
Replaced Steering Wheel as onld one had chunks missing
Serviced car inc Oil, Air and Fuel Filters
Replaced the PAS and Alternator Belts
Cured issue with chocolate milkshake water its was very old and dirty and needed a darn big flush
Cured Whine as 30, 60 and prob 90 with New Wheel Bearing
Change GB Fluid
Replaced Rocker Cover Gasket and Beather Pipes

Jobs that were never done before she was sold

Respray Passenger Door and Rear Section (or replace passenger door)
Replace Boot Lock Button (as no longer springs back)
Fix Sunroof which works fine but rattles when closed

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: rattleist on 06 August 2010, 16:48

Where abouts do you live mate? there is a really good spray shop near my house, my vr6 going in for some arch work and some welding, is really good price and they done a few of my mates car and the finish is excellent

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: justalex81 on 06 August 2010, 17:26

don't think your car has an oil cooler mate.

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: Wayne on 06 August 2010, 21:28

Quote from: justalex81 on 06 August 2010, 17:26

don't think your car has an oil cooler mate.

I think they have a small one mounted where the oil filter is, if not then it sounds like a head gasket issue.

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 06 August 2010, 23:08

Quote from: Wayne on 06 August 2010, 21:28

Quote from: justalex81 on 06 August 2010, 17:26

don't think your car has an oil cooler mate.

I think they have a small one mounted where the oil filter is, if not then it sounds like a head gasket issue.

I was going for oil cooler based in my reading here.  There are no other signs for head gasket, no overheating, no abnormal watar vapour from exhaust, no mayo, no loss of power and still 29mpg when driven like a loon.

water badly needed changing is was very dirty, have changed it but these cars are gits to get airlocks out of.

Title: Re: My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 06 August 2010, 23:24

Quote from: justalex81 on 06 August 2010, 17:26

don't think your car has an oil cooler mate.

its a small one connected to the oil filter
(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh224/a2coupe2a/22-2.jpg)

Title: Re: mrogers My Mk3 Project
Post by: mrogers on 18 October 2010, 12:54

So now have done the wheel bearings and the front CV boots
Changed the GB oil

Nice wash and Valet and

SOLD to its new owner who loves it.