Need quick help

[Justins145bhpMK1]

Hello all.

Further to my thread of last week my MK1 appeared to have a flat battery, after having a look this isnt the case at all.

The starter motor has worked itself loose and is hanging by its wires. Lost both the bolts, does anyone have a couple of bolts or know the size of them or anywhere other than vw that i can get some... help im off the road till it gets sorted!!!

[richandhazel]

Sorry for the lack of 'quick response' but I should have some bolts.
I'm sure you've said before, but where are you?

[golfvr6]

What year is your gti , i can find out what bolts you need on ETKA.

[Justins145bhpMK1]

Rih/vr6. Its a 1983 1.8, I have managed to get the part number from VW but annoyingly my local VW garage hasnt got any, Rich if you have any bolts you can send me id be eternally grateful.

Address is 31 Beaconsfield Place
Newport Pagnell
Bucks
MK16 0EB

Let me know what you want for them and ill post you a cheque!

[richandhazel]

I'll double check and get back to you..........

[richandhazel]

Bad news I'm afraid, I have 3 but 1 has a knackered head and the other 2 have knackered threads...........sorry. Now that I think of it I can remember looking at all 5 when I was fitting my starter motor and picking out the 2 best ones.

Can't your local dealer order them in for you? Might be quicker and easier in the long run.

[Justins145bhpMK1]

Cheers for looking Rich, VW have ordered them for me, they had 2 typres listed so I have gone for the m10 130 something mm ones, hope thats the right size.. Till then no MK1 fun!!!!!!

[richandhazel]

My bolts are off a 1983 1.8 GTI and they are 130mm in total length (100mm shank, 30mm thread).........sounds like you've ordered the right ones.

[golfvr6]

Can't find them listed in ETKA, only a complete breakdown of the starter motor, must be looking on the wrong section  

[Justins145bhpMK1]

cheers for your help lads