Alternator replaced - now erratic idling (plus bonus questions)

[dragonfly]

Don;t forget to replace the seal at the same time as the blue sender.

[rob.043]

As a 1992 year car, it would be classed as a 'run out model', so they tend to be well specced with the big bumpers.

As for the gear box, a GTi of this age would normally have a 5 speed box, with the low ratios specific to the 8v GTi. Goodness knows if it could have come from the factory with a 4 speed at a special request, dont know if even the 1.3 engine came with 4 speed in the 90's?

Regardless, I would be surprised if it was an insurance issue, since a 5 speed gearbox is standard to GTi cars.

[lat8v]

Thanks guys.

I think you have cleared up the majority of my current problems. 
Much obliged.
Im sure I will be along later with some more.