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Title: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Rolling Stones on 23 October 2011, 17:52
Spotter test

What can you tell me?

(https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/72r8d0JFgT9muFCaCjsLLEMgP4_DGB4BBWnlX6UFTjc?feat=directlink)

Regards

Jon

Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: tech1889 on 23 October 2011, 18:23
picture fail !
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Post by: bricey on 23 October 2011, 18:32
picture fail !
:grin:
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Rolling Stones on 23 October 2011, 19:55
 :grin: Bugger, is there a how to anywhere as I am not going to get very far without it?
 
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Post by: Rhyso on 23 October 2011, 19:57
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
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Post by: Rolling Stones on 23 October 2011, 20:11
Thanks for that.

Here it is............

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc467/VWGolfRollingStones/Oct2011EBAY069Small.jpg)

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc467/VWGolfRollingStones/Oct2011EBAY077Small.jpg)

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc467/VWGolfRollingStones/Oct2011EBAY075Small.jpg)

(http://i1213.photobucket.com/albums/cc467/VWGolfRollingStones/Oct2011EBAY074Small.jpg)

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Post by: mcgee9t2 on 23 October 2011, 20:44
what can i tell you?....


its blue
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Post by: T_J_G on 23 October 2011, 20:46
It's a Golf
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Post by: Agreeable Slick on 23 October 2011, 20:55
Carbed, mk3, not worth a lot.
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Rolling Stones on 23 October 2011, 21:07
Thanks All

Not looking to sell as I have just picked it up as a reliable run around for the Mrs and kids.  I am hoping that as it is a simple set up it should live up to the reliable bits.  I had thought it was a MK 3 after reading through the site, so that confirms I am looking in teh right section.

This is my first Golf so I am learning as I go, are there any know faults with this type that I should be aware of, or is it just going to go on forever............ :grin:

Jon

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Post by: T_J_G on 23 October 2011, 21:17
That looks tidy for its age!
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Post by: boneybradley on 23 October 2011, 21:20
1.4spi (50bhp ish) very slow but cheap to insure, oh and best/cheapest way to add power is fit a 1.6!!

idle issues are common (spi rubber mount or vacum pipes are common) and rusty sills (jacking points) are other problems
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Post by: trog_nfs on 23 October 2011, 21:22
AEX engine, looks like fjord blue in colour?

Could do with a drop more coolant  :grin:
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Post by: Wayne on 23 October 2011, 21:24
Carbed, mk3, not worth a lot.

It is single point injection  :nerd:
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Post by: boneybradley on 23 October 2011, 21:27
Carbed, mk3, not worth a lot.

It is single point injection  :nerd:

In reality it's a electronic carb (more carb like than injector)
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Rolling Stones on 23 October 2011, 21:32
Thanks

I should have said it is a 1.6 rolling Stone edition (Whatever that is) with 92k on the clock.  A bit of rust on the back where the badge was just under the light cluster and a few bubbles on the rear wheel arches, so they will be the first thing to get sorted.  That and a Key less entry system from RightCLICK, as it seems so old fashioned having to put the key into the lock to open and close....... :undecided:

MOT till Sep 13 and 4 month Tax all for the princely sum of £425, which I am happy with.  It seems to be fine at the moment and pulls along nicely so I wont be messing with it at the moment as I need it reliable over the winter.

Now I know it is definitely a MK3 Ill post other relevant questions in there.

Jon
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: T_J_G on 23 October 2011, 21:44

MOT till Sep 13 and 4 month Tax


;)
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Post by: SoundillusioN on 23 October 2011, 21:50
Thanks All

Not looking to sell as I have just picked it up as a reliable run around for the Mrs and kids.  I am hoping that as it is a simple set up it should live up to the reliable bits.  I had thought it was a MK 3 after reading through the site, so that confirms I am looking in teh right section.

This is my first Golf so I am learning as I go, are there any know faults with this type that I should be aware of, or is it just going to go on forever............ :grin:

Jon



Where to start......  :grin:

Not being a GTI you are blessed that it hasn't got lots of plastic trim.  MK3 GTIs if not looked after suffer badly with rust in these areas.

It looks very tidy in the pics so hopefully its pretty rust free.  Other bits have already been pointed out.

My other halfs sister has a polo with the same engine and it's been fine apart from the odd easy fix oil leak here and there.   As a run around it'll be a good car, just keep your eye out for rust underneath and you'll be fine. 
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Post by: bricey on 24 October 2011, 17:30
where is the engine  :smiley:
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Post by: Bellend on 24 October 2011, 18:11
MPi, AEE?

Not SPi.
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Post by: Thom89 on 24 October 2011, 19:43
Hang some tires on the sides, and call it "Done" :smiley:

Thom
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Post by: Rolling Stones on 24 October 2011, 22:17
Well I have had it for a week now and am loving it. I bought it as a run around for the wife and kids.  I have an A3 company car as a daily driver, so far she has not even had a drive in it as I keep nicking it.  It won't win any competitions but I am loving it so far.

I have done some reading up on this site, particularly in the how to section so there will be some new interior and exterior lighting going in soon. I have done plenty of old land rovers in my day so this modern thing will be fun to work on. I can't see it moving on too soon and I like the simplicity of the engine to work on. I can get all the kids in there to help if need be.

What a great little car and a fantastic site to learn from.

See you all in the Mk 3 section soon.

Jon
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Post by: Sam on 24 October 2011, 22:20
Well I have had it for a week now and am loving it. I bought it as a run around for the wife and kids.  I have an A3 company car as a daily driver, so far she has not even had a drive in it as I keep nicking it.  It won't win any competitions but I am loving it so far.

I have done some reading up on this site, particularly in the how to section so there will be some new interior and exterior lighting going in soon. I have done plenty of old land rovers in my day so this modern thing will be fun to work on. I can't see it moving on too soon and I like the simplicity of the engine to work on. I can get all the kids in there to help if need be.

What a great little car and a fantastic site to learn from.

See you all in the Mk 3 section soon.

Jon

'You got hold of it kids!? I'm undoing the last engine mount bolt now yeh?'
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: T_J_G on 25 October 2011, 20:50
See you all in the Mk 3 section soon.

Not a chance ;)
Title: Re: What can you tell me about this?
Post by: Bazza1975 on 31 October 2011, 08:24
I bought a 1.4 off a friend at work for £400. it's clean like yours & I've honestly got to say it's one of the best cars I've ever had. I bought a VR6 because it be better on the motorways & a bit nicer inside what with the leather etc but I always love driving the little 1.4 every now & then, sometimes I wonder if I did the right thing buying the VR6 ! lol

Glad you're enjoying it !

Baz