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Title: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 07 December 2008, 17:39
Evening.

My neighbour and I have just inherited a free mk3, and what a beast!
(Sorry for the poor pictures, winter is with us)


Only a 1.4 but 3 doors so it has the show but no go. We plan to clean it up, MOT, return the chav'd bits to standard and use a daily runabout.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/golf3.jpg)

Areas of concern (help please!)

N/S sill trim needs replacing. How does this fit on and what option do I have (GTI the same trim?)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/golf1.jpg)

The drivers window has broken away from the lifter so a new mechanism will be needed. An easy job?
(It took 4 grown men to figure out how to remove the manual winder handle to get the trim off, PMSL!)
The interior looks like someone's made a dirty protest all over.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/golf5.jpg)

The fuel flap sticker had been ripped off and damaged the flap.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/golf4.jpg)

That it so far, all comments and help welcome. I expect I'll have loads of questions when work kicks off.
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: GOLF_STU on 07 December 2008, 17:42
welcome  :smiley: thats not fair i never get given free cars  :cry:
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: Wayne on 07 December 2008, 23:15
Welcome to the site.
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Post by: ToRo on 07 December 2008, 23:17
Welcome aboard, I have a 3 door, 1.4 MK3 for spare if you want it :P
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 08 December 2008, 07:50
Welcome aboard, I have a 3 door, 1.4 MK3 for spare if you want it :P

Thanks but 1 freebie golf is enough LOL!
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 08 December 2008, 08:05
welcome  :smiley: thats not fair i never get given free cars  :cry:

Ah, I've just noticed a local lad! Nice.
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: Tishy on 08 December 2008, 09:49
Hey welcome..

Wouldnt mind somebody giving me a free car.. Lucky you  :grin:
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Post by: ben1.8T on 08 December 2008, 09:52
Welcome mate should be alright with some TLC. Need to get rid of those wheels.  :cool:
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: ToRo on 08 December 2008, 14:15
Welcome aboard, I have a 3 door, 1.4 MK3 for spare if you want it :P

Thanks but 1 freebie golf is enough LOL!

lol fair enough :D

Well if you want any parts, let me know :)
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: Dec on 08 December 2008, 14:22
Welcome!

Ultimate chav factor when theres a petrol cap sticker :rolleyes: What next! At least you seem to have some good plans to smarten it up!
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 08 December 2008, 16:40
Spanks for the warm welcome. Things have started moving, including the car. A dead battery needed a V6 boost! Sounded like a right tractor when I finally got it running.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/SSA58744.jpg)

I've priced up all the service items (£35) and got a quote from the breakers for the window regulator, fuel flap (£20), and a termination order put on the person who fitted the LED window washer jets.

The issues encountered so far;

I can't find a replacement locally for the NS skirt trim. Anyone help?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/SSA58747.jpg)

I need a warm air pipe, probably pick one up from my local motor factors.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/baileydog/golf/SSA58746.jpg)

Also, can someone tell me where the fuel filter is on a 1.4?

More fun and games to come.
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: ToRo on 08 December 2008, 16:54
If you want a trim, I got one, same with the hot air pipe...
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 08 December 2008, 17:44
If you want a trim, I got one, same with the hot air pipe...

Sweet! How much posted please?
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: ToRo on 08 December 2008, 17:56
Dunno lol, not fussed, where you from?
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 08 December 2008, 18:54
Dunno lol, not fussed, where you from?

Peterborough. Might the skirt part be a nightmare to post?
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Post by: Hurdy on 08 December 2008, 19:27
Welcome :cool:
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Post by: ToRo on 08 December 2008, 23:02
Dunno lol, not fussed, where you from?

Peterborough. Might the skirt part be a nightmare to post?

Maybe, don't mind giving it a go for ya though when I got a spare minute or so to remove :)

EDIT: Do you need it urgently?
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: tony k on 09 December 2008, 07:55
Maybe, don't mind giving it a go for ya though when I got a spare minute or so to remove :)

EDIT: Do you need it urgently?
Not desperate but would like it before Christmas. I think I'll check the local parts place for the pipe though, it does need it in the cold weather.
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: Ben Lessani on 09 December 2008, 20:04
Welcome matey, there was me thinking someone was offering a free golf  :embarassed:

I got my car for free too!
Title: Re: Free Golf!!
Post by: Dinky on 15 December 2008, 22:13
Welcome to the forum hun :smiley:

Dinx :kiss: