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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 08 September 2003, 13:17

Title: Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 08 September 2003, 13:17

Hello all.

Further to my thread of last week my MK1 appeared to have a flat battery, after having a look this isnt the case at all.

The starter motor has worked itself loose and is hanging by its wires. Lost both the bolts, does anyone have a couple of bolts or know the size of them or anywhere other than vw that i can get some... help im off the road till it gets sorted!!!

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 09 September 2003, 09:54

Sorry for the lack of 'quick response' but I should have some bolts.
I'm sure you've said before, but where are you?

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 09:56

What year is your gti , i can find out what bolts you need on ETKA.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 09 September 2003, 15:31

Rih/vr6. Its a 1983 1.8, I have managed to get the part number from VW but annoyingly my local VW garage hasnt got any, Rich if you have any bolts you can send me id be eternally grateful.

Address is 31 Beaconsfield Place
Newport Pagnell
Bucks
MK16 0EB

Let me know what you want for them and ill post you a cheque!

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 09 September 2003, 16:05

I'll double check and get back to you..........

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 09 September 2003, 17:10

Bad news I'm afraid, I have 3 but 1 has a knackered head and the other 2 have knackered threads...........sorry. Now that I think of it I can remember looking at all 5 when I was fitting my starter motor and picking out the 2 best ones.

Can't your local dealer order them in for you? Might be quicker and easier in the long run.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 09 September 2003, 17:44

Cheers for looking Rich, VW have ordered them for me, they had 2 typres listed so I have gone for the m10 130 something mm ones, hope thats the right size.. Till then no MK1 fun!!!!!!

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 09 September 2003, 18:07

My bolts are off a 1983 1.8 GTI and they are 130mm in total length (100mm shank, 30mm thread).........sounds like you've ordered the right ones.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: golfvr6 on 09 September 2003, 18:10

Can't find them listed in ETKA, only a complete breakdown of the starter motor, must be looking on the wrong section  >:(

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 09 September 2003, 18:16

cheers for your help lads

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 09 September 2003, 18:19

I've just found it. Its under engine/securing parts for engine items 18 or 19

M10 x 135mm     N 044 760 1
M10 x 150mm     N 044 742 1

Mine probably are nearer 135mm long, I only used a steel rule.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 10 September 2003, 10:22

does this mean I need one thats 135mm and one thats 150mm??? They are on backorder at VW so at least a weks wait..aaarrgh!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 10 September 2003, 10:37

The ones that are securing my starter both appear to be 135mm long (Can't be certain without removing them). They definitely aren't 150mm and I don't even have any that long in amongst all my spare bits and pieces.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 10 September 2003, 10:40

thanks rich, I shal have to wait I guess unless I can get some from a specialist fastner company. I shal have a look on the web.

Your part munber ties in with what I was given from vw so must be the right one.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: richandhazel on 10 September 2003, 12:14

Here is the ETKA:-

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/richandhazel1/web/genpics/files/start.jpg

I reckon from that, you need one of each but thats not what I have fitted. Thats not to say that what I have is correct though. Anyone else?
If they aren't too expensive (which no doubt they are for what they are) might be worth getting a 150mm one too.

Title: Re:Need quick help
Post by: Justins145bhpMK1 on 10 September 2003, 12:39

YEah i think ill get a couple of both to be sure, cheers!!!!!