Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Well they deal with radiators and air conditioning of all shapes and sizes. Have a search, you might be pleasantly surprised! Well google didn't bring anything up... I can get a reconditioned Rad from Volks-apart for £59... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted January 13, 2011 The bumper iron and brackets on the other hand is another story. Advice on how to proceed would be warmly welcomed. I would also like to know if VW sell the metal components separately? Alex, if it was me, I'd get the iron out the bumper, get the rust off with a wire brush on a drill, then see how much is left. You might find that with some hammerite smooth on it, you don't need to replace it. Worth a shot before you shell out for new iron? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 13, 2011 The bumper iron and brackets on the other hand is another story. Advice on how to proceed would be warmly welcomed. I would also like to know if VW sell the metal components separately? Alex, if it was me, I'd get the iron out the bumper, get the rust off with a wire brush on a drill, then see how much is left. You might find that with some hammerite smooth on it, you don't need to replace it. Worth a shot before you shell out for new iron? I considered that but there are some bits that are just all rust... No metal to polish back too. If the brackets are worth keeping then i might be able to reweld some new parts to the bumper iron... I'm going to get my existing bumper off too to see if i can use any of the bits off that one first. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 13, 2011 Autocool radiators is our local rad specialist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 16, 2011 I have some more pictures of the cleaning process, I would post them up now but i've had to go to work.... :( But while I'm here... I've got my hands on a original handbrake plastic cover (see pic)... does anyone know how i get the F'ing thing off without braking it? I'm at a loss... :confused4: images.jpg[/attachment:3sqp0687] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted January 16, 2011 works looking good mate, least im not the only one whos car beaks on them on a dialy basis. Looks a nice c too. Good luck wiht the handbreak gator, love to help but mine came without one. :D Im asuming their a pain to get off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 16, 2011 mine just slips off. maybe its broken but if you pull of the handbrake leather bit mine slips off the same way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 16, 2011 mine just slips off. maybe its broken but if you pull of the handbrake leather bit mine slips off the same way! You mean the leather slips off or the handle pulls off the lever? I tried to pull the handle off but it wouldn't budge... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philuk 0 Posted January 16, 2011 My leather collar slides off an then the plastic just comes off separately bit the same way mines always been slack tho Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted January 16, 2011 im sure there is a little clip underneath it which you can pull up and crack it off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 5 Posted January 16, 2011 I`ve took a few pics of a brand new handle and trim,it may help you see what`s needed to get it off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Brilliant!! thanks Dragon :) .... "Thagon" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Right boys and girls! Just a brief description of the process involved for cleaning the upholstery that I've adopted. I've tried the fabric cleaners and the like and they never seem to do the job, so I managed to get a loan of a new Aqua Vac. Pics bellow of before and after the cleaning of a 15yr old drivers seat. I have to say, i was very impressed with the results! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 16, 2011 P.S. Ive still to do the carpets of the car but I'm not that Keen on ripping them out.... What do people think of cleaning the carpets while they're still in the car?? Will i cause untold Rot? Or so long as i dry it out quickly do you think its a good idea? Cheers!! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fulltimejunglist 0 Posted January 16, 2011 Looking good those seats are, alot smarter. I also would like to know of this, im sure i have seen this done before and it worked a treat, my carpet is brown but should be grey and i would like to do the same but not leave patches of water within the carpet. Good work though mate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 24, 2011 I've decided to take the carpet out in order to clean it... mostly because I can lay it out flat. Will be doing that in the next few days. A side note: I'm looking at renting a steading in Angus. It may be big enough for multiple occupants too! Got a pal with that Oak Green Mk2 coming to share the building with me, If I get in there then we can really start cracking on with actually fixing the car!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 28, 2011 The weather up in Dundee hasn't been all that good so no carpet cleaning just now... will have a go at the weekend. Soooo, I got bored and took my dremel to my windscreen wiper arms and Alternator cover... as you do :) Pics attached... I also took a walk around my car with a torch and hitting stick and I have come to the conclusion that It's in quite good nick! I always bang on (especially on here) that my C was never worth the money I paid for her. having a dodgy sub frame, rusty slam panel ect... but looking at her yesterday, I saw miles less rust than what ive been seeing on a friends car of similar age. It's cheered me up no end :) I was so happy in fact that I topped her up with oil and coolant, slapped her in gear and push started her to give her a breath of fresh air! However, When i tried to stop the car the brake line popped! :roll: Ohh well, I still love her, depending on how the next few months go I may well either have her going again or she'll be sat for another year. Eitherway, I've come to the conclusion that I'm never flogging the poor girl unless I need a new kidney or something. And even then I'd consider fitting a dialysis machine into the dash :nuts: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 28, 2011 This list of fixes was on the first page of this thread but I've updated it for the new year as well as a change in perspectives! Jan 2011 Things to fix Central Locking is playing up, keeps unlocking the car by itself (not essential)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New callipers all round including fluid hoses (not essential)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Replace Springs and shocks[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New suspension mount to front OS suspension[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Re-condition wishbones and fit new rubbers (not essential)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] replace/Fix NS head light unit (I have replacement unit ready to fit, just need to drill out the middle screw)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] replace cracked fog lamps (not essential)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] rear bumper brackets have rotten, probably just get a new bumper (Have new bumper but brackets are not in good nick. Will probably fabricate my own)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Fit wheel spacers [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New cv boots [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] fit exhaust rubber (but I need a "special one",)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Need new exhaust Manifold[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Fit new exhaust heat shield[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New Lambda sensor [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Fix a gear box leak[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] fix a engine leak (which worries me as a cant find the source)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] fix power steering fluid leak (got replacements, just need to fit)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] replace front cross member panel as its completely rusted away[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New rear tyres (not essential)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New radiator and fan switch on order. [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Speedo works intermittently, probably a loose wire [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Fit new steering wheel[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Petrol tank straps need replacing[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Charger needs servicing[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New battery tray required. [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Heater matrix is in need of repalcing[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Sunroof monkey. I have purchased new one but need to test that it works. [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Rubber door seals[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Modifications Uprate headlight loom (Kurly is on the case and will be with me shortly I hope!)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Adjust windscreen wiper arms. [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Clock illumination Mod and LED bulb replacement Mod from green to red. [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Fit stainless steel exhaust and manifold[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Bespoke leather interior (My dream! to design my own interior... have a cost for doing at £900 but I aint got that :()[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Twin Inlet Kit (O.E Air Box Design) [/*:m:v2zw4l8z] [strike:v2zw4l8z]uprated injectors[/strike:v2zw4l8z] Clean and refurbish injectors.[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New ECU[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Clean out intake manifold[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Full respray (am currently repairing panels so my just go for a partial spray)[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] New Cades Eros 15x6.5 Alloys[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] new Toyo "Proxes T1-R" or Yokohama "PARADA SPEC-2" tyres all round[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Variant 1 KW's[/*:m:v2zw4l8z] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted January 28, 2011 Item 27, what's wrong with your current Monkey? Mods, item 7, you won't need them :) - just get the existing ones overhauled and cleaned and I wouldn't fit item 6 either.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 28, 2011 Item 27, what's wrong with your current Monkey? Monky'ed i meant... as in totally fudged Mods, item 7, you won't need them :) - just get the existing ones overhauled and cleaned Rockin! I wouldn't fit item 6 either.. I know i don't NEED a new airbox... and if i did the OEM one works fine. I just love the look of the SWG motorsport one :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild-Animal 0 Posted January 28, 2011 hey you can pick up the central locking pumps fairly well if your not in a rush keep an eye out someone will be selling one on the cheap, that might solve you locking problem, also if you fit another central locking pump, I put the foam casing it sits above my Rayburn to dry out. As it was damp and wrapped the foam with a polythene bag before refitting. I opend the back up of the pump and found it had moisture in it. So this should prevent this. For your callipers I refurbished mine, stripped the paint back,repainted and resealed them i noticed a big difference. The cost of seals is a bit though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 28, 2011 hey you can pick up the central locking pumps fairly well if your not in a rush keep an eye out someone will be selling one on the cheap, that might solve you locking problem, also if you fit another central locking pump, I put the foam casing it sits above my Rayburn to dry out. As it was damp and wrapped the foam with a polythene bag before refitting. I opend the back up of the pump and found it had moisture in it. So this should prevent this. For your callipers I refurbished mine, stripped the paint back,repainted and resealed them i noticed a big difference. The cost of seals is a bit though I'll need new brake lines for the brakes anyway (not on the list but sure I needed it for an MOT..) So i could do that myself and save some wonga and get the callipers rubbed down at the same time. As for the pump i'm unsure if it's that or the switch in the actual lock... It seems very temperamental/sensitive when turning the key. When I unlock the car and then go to turn the key back if I turn the key to far back round then it sets off the pump... very odd. Maybe a loose connection at the lock side of the circuit? But tbh... That's the least of my worries! First thing to do is get some money and try and get some new suspension components... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 28, 2011 by the way... am i correct in assuming that these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK2-G60-U ... 588ba87a35 are not good for the wishbone joints and suspension generally? I can imagine then being a little to hard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wild-Animal 0 Posted January 29, 2011 Well i used power flex bushings on the whole front end of mine, wishbones and anitl roll bar. Just while i had mine in a million pieces thought i would change them Some say its worth sticking to genuine bushings but its up to yourself. I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_G60_Fanatic 0 Posted January 29, 2011 I've been out changing the starter motors over today... cleaning 026.jpg[/attachment:35zv7161] took the old one out and replaced with a new one but the car still wont turn over. I bridged the terminals and the starter motor turns but doesn't turn the engine! :confused4: When I use the key the motor doesn't even spin.... Does anyone know the relay number for the starter circuit? Could this be the problem? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
