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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: im_dubbin_it on 06 September 2007, 20:27

Title: woohoo
Post by: im_dubbin_it on 06 September 2007, 20:27

hey all :grin:

gettin my 1st dub every this weekend, its only a 3door 1.3, but hey im gonna be well happy

i jus wanna know what i need to look for as as in rust n tht. its a 1989,

thanks you tah very much

eddie

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: Neaty on 06 September 2007, 20:35

as its an 1989 model it shouldnt be too bad on rust, the later ish ones had better rust protection on them. after 86 i think. But check the usual places, arches, around the windscreen, door sills etc.

as its only a 1.3 it prob wont of been ragged about so as long as it looks tidy and starts and runs well you should be laughing.

The weak point on any non gti Mark 2 is the carb. When you get there feel the bonnet to see if its warm before you knock on the door. Some people run the car first so that its not starting from cold for when i viewer comes round. So check that. Check that it idles smoothly. It wont have a rev counter but you should be able to tell whether its idling smoothly or not by the sound of it.

best of luck

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: im_dubbin_it on 06 September 2007, 20:40

thats excellent mate, thank you.  cant wait lol ill be posting a project tread when i get it  :tongue:

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: Uruk Hai on 06 September 2007, 21:27

Good luck mate, hope you find a good un  :wink:

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: monzablue16v on 06 September 2007, 21:32

Check the boot around the window seal for rust as thats where all the muck gets thrown on a mk2. stand back from it about 8 feet and check for straightness front to back and side to side. get on your knees and check underneath for any dings and dints around the front jacking point. lift the driver and passenger carpets and check for water or marks from water. open and close the sunroof if it has one, if the seller cringes you know to ask him why. on the test drive if it has an MFA test it to make sure it displays mpg. open bonnet and check for water marking and leaks from coolant. ask him to start it from cold whilst standing behind and watch for any smoke. Check the gear changes from 1st to second and 1st to reverse.
~Other than that welcome to the wonderful world of dubbing :)

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: Uruk Hai on 06 September 2007, 21:34

^^^   :grin: :grin: :grin:

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: monzablue16v on 06 September 2007, 21:47

what you giggling at Uruk :laugh: :D

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: im_dubbin_it on 06 September 2007, 21:59

excellent mate, thank you, it may be a guddun as it passed its mot 5days ago, so fingures crossed it may be kool haha

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: adam_mk2 on 06 September 2007, 22:47

i got my first golf about a week ago, same as you mk2 1.3 3door, already fitted big bumpers, new doors front wings and bonnet as they were all a bit rusty, gti interior, and some coilovers, now planning an engine conversion

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: im_dubbin_it on 06 September 2007, 23:01

wow dont mess round do ya haha, got ne pics mate?

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: adam_mk2 on 07 September 2007, 08:29

i havent taken any which i regret cuz it was a rite mess wen i bought it hence why i got it so cheap but its looking good now

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: mrjohnbridge on 01 October 2007, 21:43

yo edd,whats this Golf your getting then mate?fill me in on the gossip.

you havnt changed your mind again have you,lol

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: nealey on 01 October 2007, 21:50

You cant go wrong with a mk2!

Title: Re: woohoo
Post by: adam_mk2 on 02 October 2007, 15:38

did you get this golf then? done anything to it yet?