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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Sam on 10 November 2010, 20:43
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It somtimes sounds like dialup interntet modem connecting, if i turn the blowers to three it powers out of this weird squeeking and after 10 min it stops all together, but bumps can make it start up again.
Any idea folks?
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Take the blower out and put a bit of WD40 on the bearing as sometimes it dries up and make's dodgy noises
not sure if you can do it without taking it out though but its worth a try.
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Yer, that would be my next question. Where the f**k is the blower? I have left me haynes at my ma and pa's
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right not 100% sure as i own a mk3 but if i remember right on my mates mk2 it was under the glove box area but like i said not 100%
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+1
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Plus one what? :undecided:
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Its under the glove box and you need to unscrew the grey foam its right in the place where that grey foam sticks out! Undo the battery before you muck about. Turn the bottom dome anti clock wise to free it from the fan housing it should come out with a wiggle you know you have the right part becuase of the white fan on top of it. Its a sealed unit and not sure how effective you are going to get WD40 into it.
I've always just bough a second hand one for like a £15. If the bearings are going nothing you can do about it really its a sealed unit?
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I will do eveything in my power not to buy a new one, sealed unit or not :evil:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-mk2-BLOWER-MOTOR-GTI-1991-8v-mk-2-HEATER-/290495810067?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a2e64a13 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-mk2-BLOWER-MOTOR-GTI-1991-8v-mk-2-HEATER-/290495810067?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a2e64a13)
Start 99P I promise I won't bid on it :lipsrsealed:
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GSF under 40 quid....by the time you've bought a few second hand ones and realised they're also shagged, you may as well have bought a brand new one.
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He said he won't buy new lad :rolleyes:
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He said he won't buy new lad :rolleyes:
Yeha and I'm imparting some advise (what forums are generally used for) to buy a new one....Not a ropey 19 year old one that's probably no better than the one he's got! :rolleyes: lad.
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Well, I know how to take it out now so will do it tommorow at some point and try get some WD in
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Don't forget to check the condition of the seal between the scuttle tray and the fresh air blower mesh cover.
If this has perished water can get into the blower.
Remover the blower cover and put a bead of silicone selant around the base. Refit and this will prevent water going into the motor.
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Well, I know how to take it out now so will do it tommorow at some point and try get some WD in
I'd try spray on lube...WD will dry it out and probably make it worse.
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Spray lube you say? Will try get hold of some, or will normal grease do?
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http://golfgtiguides.co.uk/guides/remove-mk2-golf-internal-heater-fan/
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silicone spray lube is what i use for this. wd40 isnt a lube its a water dispersant ;)
if you can persuade the plastic fan housing to come off it'll make it much easier to get to the bearings to clean and inspect. i tried on mine and gave up in the end, just got a goodun from a mk2 in scrapper. try to find a random car with a battery still in it so you can test it first!
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5 Min fix: Take it off (30 seconds) un-clip the electrical terminal that lets you inside and nuke it with some wd (tried spray lube but wouldn't work) then shake it a bit, clean off excess wd then wack it back in. Bish bash bosh.
So, whats easier to do then? Go on ebay and buy a new one :huh:
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WD wont last long, i tried it. :sad: i used my dipstick to put some engine oil on the bushes. oil will soak in, WD dries it up. it was this time last year when i done it so it lasted longer than my other bodges
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WD wont last long, i tried it. :sad: i used my dipstick to put some engine oil on the bushes. oil will soak in, WD dries it up. it was this time last year when i done it so it lasted longer than my other bodges
I recon there is a healthy mix of wd and spray lube in there. We will see. Like i said it took all of 5 min to do so not too fussed
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Engine oil on the bearings & WD40 on the brushes & commutator... I hope!!
Engine oil on the Brushes & Commutator will screw it up as it wont conduct electricity!! WD40 Does!!