My Golf conked out at some red lights earlier this week and I've been having to do loads of bits to her (brought her at auction and keep find faults).
I've done a full service on her, had a full new exhaust system (stainless) put on and just got a new backbox..
She's been at the garage to sort her starting, turns out it was my alternator, but whilst she was in a few days before sending her to the garage I realised she needed a new cambelt as it was REALLY warn and had splits in it all round : /
I've just got her back and i've had a brand NEW alternator put on and new cambelt and BOY WOW the performance difference.. she shifts like nobodies business now I'm actually still in shock!
I know she doesnt have dump valves or a turbo.. but she actually sounds like she's got a turbo whistle lol! acceleration now is just unreal compared to what it used to be.. feels like a new car - the idles better, she starts first time everytime, the lights respond instantly when i turn on instead of taking a few seconds to come on.. lol
I realise the alternator has made a big difference, but also.. the cambelt i think has as well! - who would have known!
sorry i'm so exstatic, I think i'm actually falling inlove with her all over again!! she hasn't driven like this since well.. never!
