whats wrong with my motor!?

[Mew]

Already had the pic from when i sold that golf a while back 

This may well be complete bollocks, but i think they're around 30 quid from vw rather than the tenner or so for the later blue temp sender.

[antogoof]

do you think this will cure my performance problems? or just the temp gauge problems? it looks like the nut has gone green, you know like you get on old copper sometines?

[Mew]

Personally i'd check the timing and the co level before i shell out on new parts.

As for the heater, try the valves in the engine bay first. Start with the easy/free stuff 

[antogoof]

cheers for the advice mate.

[cняis]

heater matrix replacement:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=68989.0
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=31666.0

this will take you some time, be patient and have plasters at the ready. its an easy job (even i did it!) but its a bit frustrating!

CO/idle tuning guide:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=33253.0
this is for the digi ignition engine only (89 on?) so will differ to yours i think. cant find a guide for the k-jet system.

[antogoof]

went to vw today and ordered my temp sensor £35 incl vat.....basta**s! so i thought i would order a door pin replacement as well £5 incdl vat! gutted. 

[Mew]

did you check the timing before buying the sensor?

[antogoof]

no i dont have a clue about timing im sorry to say! i have not bought it yet, the vw guy said it should be in on wednesday. how do i do it do i need a timing light?

p.s thanks for all your help with this mew.

[antogoof]

i know you are saying about timing but surely that wont stop the light flashing on the dash will it?