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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: DRobbo on 23 May 2007, 22:34

Title: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: DRobbo on 23 May 2007, 22:34: Hi all!

Been running the 1.6 Driver Mk2 for a while now... And just have a few Q's!

1. Have any of the GTi editions got faster steering? Moved to this from an Alfa 155 - 2.1 turns lock to lock - and I think I'm driving a bus!

2. Is it a big/massive job to change from discs front drums rear to discs all round? E.g. GTi bits?

3. Whats best to clean the engine bay with?

4. Did VW ever make sound insulation stuff for under bonnet?

And if anyone has roof lining (with sunroof section, preferably black), 90 spec arches + side trim (seem to be standard requirements!!) or cheap alloys, PM me!

Furthermore... Dad just got a MkV ED.30... :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: dabill on 23 May 2007, 22:54: hallo,

yeah they made sound insulation for under the bonnet, best palce to look is ebay... seen a couple up there this month

second, jetwash the engine and scrub it with engine cleaner, sure local factors will have something suitable...

other than that im not 100% sure bout the breaks and steering, mine seems pretty light but mine is a gti... get a smaller steering wheel :laugh:

rob
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: barkstar on 23 May 2007, 23:46: 1. Yes - Power steering models are 3.1 turns lock to lock.

2. No. 8V Gti vented discs and pads are a straight swop up front and you can do the rears but you won't stop any quicker for it and without careful attention the handbrake will be worse.

3. Elbow grease! Personally I would use a jet wash, water gets everywhere. And is it me or has Gunk etc got really expensive.

4. As below. Look on ebay, fitted to Diesel models, can go for daft money

Barkstar :nerd:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: j_s on 24 May 2007, 15:05: I found Gunk cleaner to be completely useless when cleaning my new engine :huh:
I used a decent Orange citrus cleaner :

http://www.cromwell.co.uk/static/publication/264/pages/1279.pdf

That stuff along with a decent gripping cotton towel is the danglies mate :grin:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: DRobbo on 24 May 2007, 19:59: Tis true... Gunk is very rubbish!!!

J_s to the rescue again, thanks :wink: Will give that a go
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: barkstar on 24 May 2007, 23:28: I think Gunk's recipe must have changed then. And the Orange stuff is even more expensive Ã‚£17.00 + VAT and it's all going down the drain :undecided:

Barkstar :nerd:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: takethefifth on 24 May 2007, 23:34: :sad: Gunk always worked a treat for me, just had to make sure you got the engine nice and warm before applying it. Maybe i won't be so lucky with my next can!
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: Godzilla on 25 May 2007, 13:59: I found Gunk to work best when it has been left for about 10 mins with engine warm.....also spray mahoosive amounts :grin:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: Gambit on 25 May 2007, 16:39: 1. get power steering rack setup
2. leave as is for hassle free rear brakes. or get a complete gti rear beam & swap it all over in one go
3. get it steam cleaned
4. late 16v's can with underbonnet insulation
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: Ben Lessani on 25 May 2007, 18:49: i used gunk and a brush to clean mine up, worked perrrfect, then when i ran out of that, i rather dangerously just used petrol, which worked just as well.
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: j_s on 26 May 2007, 00:05: Ok well I found gunk to be crap on the abf waiting to go in my engine bay and there was no way of running the engine on the floor in the garage :grin:, the orange cleaner was a dream to use in comparison :wink:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: barkstar on 26 May 2007, 01:12: Quote from: j_s on 26 May 2007, 00:05
there was no way of running the engine on the floor in the garage :grin:

No excuse :grin: Years ago we ran an Ford V6 in (going in a boat) with it clamped in a Workmate and using a dustbin full of water instead of a radiator. We ran it until the water was just about to boil. Took the water about 12hr to go cold then fired her up again.

Barkstar :nerd:
Title: Re: Its Mk2 Question Time!
Post by: rubjonny on 30 May 2007, 13:47: 'they' say that 16v PAS racks are even shorter. Rallye racks are too, though being LHD they aint any use to you :grin:

Certanly the 16v rack in mine and J_S MK2 has a different part number to an 8v one :)