Mk2 golf revival

[Mcwill]

So all today's jobs done. Took the old girl for a spin and its such good fun to drive although its not fast it feels fast and I'm loving the new steering wheel feels great has to be up there with my best buy yet, that and the gear knob.





New heater controls needed a bit of filing to make them fit and they haven't got the best of finishes on them but think they look ok.




Got a few more bits on order that should be here over next couple of days.

[Mcwill]

Just got back from work and the old girl seems to of developed a water leak not sure where about its coming from but its somewhere at the back.
Got tomorrow off so will jack her up and have a closer look,hopefully will be something that's a quick fix.
Got a few other little jobs I won't mind getting done on her

[Mcwill]

Had a closer look at the water leak this morning and this seems to be where it's coming from.






Not sure if that's where the water pump is? Any feedback would be good guys.

Few new bits been deliverd over last couple of days.








Today was hoping to fit the new bonnet struts, door latches and dash bulbs, well that dint happen

So after taking the wheel off to inspect the water leak I noticed the bodyshop had not oil sealed the inside of the wings as much as I would have liked.





So off to the shop I went.



So jacked the car up on one side and sat on axel stand then jacked other side up and, oh crap.



Rusty jacking point, now don't judge me but just a bit of a quick fix.



After my bit of filling I started wax oiling and undercoating. Was really pleased with the finished result got in every nook and cranny








After a full day off undersealing and wax oiling the old girl I tryed to fit the bonnet gas struts but dint really go that well going to attempt them again tomorrow.

Was wondering if I should buy myself a mig welder to sort the new hole in the floor out. Not done any welding before but have always wanted to give it a try but haven't got a clue on what welder to buy. If anybody could give me any advice on what I should be looking at getting, that would be great
Seen some on ebay for 100 odd pounds but not sure if they would be crap.

Please feel free to comment.

[notenoughtime]

It's worth buying the best you can afford, I personally have a murex welder which I bought approx 15 years ago and still as good as it was then.

Don't bother with gas less, but remember you need bottle and regulator, don't bother with the small bottles either

[Mcwill]

How much do you think I could pick up a half decent one for?

[Mcwill]

Update from Thursday.
Thursday morning took deliver of outer window scraper and what a load of crap! The bloke who had sent it had folded it in half and it was badly perished and to short. Ebay



Dint look to bad after a bit of cut and shut with the old one



Next job was to sort the bonnet struts out.
Had really been struggling the nite before to get the nut onto the bolt end through the bonnet because you could not get two fingers through the hole. Hope pic gives a better explanation.



Anyway after much thought had the idea of sticking the nut to my finger with silicon then putting finger through hole and pushing it against the bolt while tightening. Genius 
The other side I just tapped it.



Pleased with end result



Next was to fit the new door latches, easy job and tidys it up a bit.

Broken one before.



After



That's about all I got done. Next free day ill Have on her will be Monday so will update then.
Thanks for looking.

[Mcwill]

Bit of an update, fitted some plastic to the inside of the doors. Somebody had previously fitted some but had a bit of a mess with white silicon. Couple pics.

Before


After

[Mcwill]

New door striker pins turned up yesterday.




Doors shut a lot nicer now, also got some led bulbs for the clocks. Thought I would paint the needles while I had them out.




Got a bit of bad news yesterday, had two lads that were going to do a 2l 16v conversion for me but its all fallen through so got to start trying to find somewhere again will be worth it in the end.

[Mcwill]

After talking to a few people over the last couple of days I have got an engine and wiring loom sorted and a garage willing to fit it, just waiting on a price to fit  So hopefully can get things moving along now.
Also ordered some new bits other day.

Full set of jbl speakers
New kenwood stereo
Full set of pi shocks and springs
 

Thanks for looking, feel free to comment.

[molegti]

Water pump is directly under the alternator bolted to the front of the block. The alternator belt runs round the crank pulley, water pump pulley and alternator. Should help you spot it.
 
I bought this welder http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/010110125 earlier in the year. I'd stay away as the minimum power is a shade too high for bodywork and it burns through easily.
 
I've also owned this http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/mig-90en-no-gas-mig-welder which was much better for thin steel but spend more money if you can.
 
Auto dark helmet isnt essential but it REALLY helps