MK1 cabrio questions

[sportline]

Hi there,
I have a mk1 cabrio, and I have a few of questions to ask:

Q1
Has anyone has replaced the rear lap seat belts with 3 point belts? If so, were they a kit, or did you use standard Mk1 golf rear belts?

Q2
Does anyone know how to top up the hydrolic fluid for the power hood, mine is showing well below the min mark.  If so, how and what fluid do you use.

Q3
There is a 'T' shaped handle on the power hood pump that seems to turn.  What is this?

Any help would be appreciated.

[richandhazel]

Unfortunately my hood isn't powered but Adam should be able to help you.

[Dinky]

Hi!
Ur power hood pump shud b in ur boot.U simply unscrew the hexagonal screw which sits ontop of the pump n fill it with hydraulic oil.Not sure which oil i use,simply hydraulice oil, but i think Ads may get his from vw Also u wont need that much cos i topped mine up this July n it has lasted loads!

Going to hav to have a look at mine now cos ive never noticed a t-shaped handle?
Hope this helps

Dinky  

[eyeletboy]

hi there,
 the toggle is there just in case the electrics breakdown.  turn it anticlockwise all the way to pull the hood up or down and clockwise all the way if your keeping the hood up, or down.

[sportline]

Thanks guys/girls

Answers much appreciated.  I'll check my local VW dealer for some hydrolic fluid.

Would still like to know about the seat belt conversion.  Don't like my kids sat in the back with only lap belts.

[spuddy333]

hi regarding rear belts i got a set from a srap yard and fitted to the rear so have three lap belts fitted for the children

[AdamB]

Top tip when filling the power hood fluid, is to use a syringe. The hole where Dinky told you to fill it up, is a little bit hard to pour the hydraulic fluid into, and getting the fluid onto the paintwork or carpet, is going to make a mess.

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