What did you fix/replace on your Mk1 today?

[Jarred]

I just got a new engine for mine
1.8 16v with dellortos *drools*
Just need to get the thing running...

I believe the saying is

pics or it didn't happen! hahah

NICE!

[JoshFair]

oh my!! did you get the one Ed had???

[Stephy]

Bah!
On the monther-in-laws computer, as if i would put engine pics on that - had to get the pics of the MK1s off my facebook page! (check in the tas MK1s thread)
Should have some in the next couple of days hopefully - then i may just have to start a project thread...

[Stephy]

Yah - got his... Got the VR6 off him too (couple of years ago)... So he's had a big part in both my cars now...Top fella

[JoshFair]

i really want a new engine 1.8T would be delish... actually.. ANYTHING other than my stock lump would be amazing

[Stephy]

Stock lump actually goes really well, don't be too down on it - not keen on fuel injection in older cars.
Had a 1.8t lined up but fell through about 12 months ago... Hold up - i'll start a project thread (not that there will be much happening on it as i'm mega pov at the moment)... Gimmie some time...

[JoshFair]

hahaha do it.. we're cluttering this thread with chit chat

[GRN_VAGN]

nothing wrong with a stock 1.6

Surprised a few mates when i took em for a burn!
now got a 1.8L and that's just as quick again , cant stop smiling.

[Campaign]

Right Tie-Rod end replaced.
Unusual for me – I did it in one go. Only about an hour and a half.
I think it is the first bit of work I've done on my own car this year.

[dubai gti]

Was fanging it along South Rd. Moorabbin this arvo. and heard something metallic drop on the road.....doh.... 3rd gear only.

Damm gear linkage-bolt had dropped off !!Luckily the Auto Shop nr. Nepean Hwy, had split pins, even if he didn't have any bolts.....

Cruised home using 3 & 4th and 2nd, when I could get it........


Had some spare bushes and knocked-up a good bolt/metal bush and 2-lock nuts, all greased-up and no-slack....good as new !!!

[roccodingo]

roccin along...

Managed to get some time to do some long overdue maintenance to the Scirocco daily today, first it was change the air filter to a K&N panel job thats been here for about 3 years.... next was to track down the airleak thats been sending the idle on a totally random speed every time the foot is of the gas... turns out the throttle body boot had a few small tears in the pleats, all fixed with one of my spares accumilated over the years, swapped the throttle body as well seeing the existing one had a damaged return spring.
Then it was drain the oil, change the filter and then top up. Re-set the timing and idle after fitting the air intake back in place. drained the coolant, filled with water and descaler. Will flush the block and radiator next weekend and refill with coolant mix.

Hopefully going to the dyno late this coming week or early the next, be interesting to see what the WHP is now as the last dyno run was more than 5 years ago

pix 4 cllix

[Preen59]

A Mk1 'rocco daily? I'm jealous, Grant.

Nice work.

[Jace]

all fixed with one of my spares accumilated over the years

Sounds like you've probably got enough to fix any issue you ever have.
Also pretty jealous of that nice 'rocco.


I actually did some isht today!
As minor and insignificant as it is, I polished up my hubcaps (first time with actual Autosol, new best friend!) and refreshed a pair of flag-mirrors I'll put on once I've buffed the paint properly.



I love this paint. Gives such a cool, textured, glossy finish.



Also located my car cover and wrapped it up.



On stands, because I have the set of wheels at the sand blasters. Probably paint them next weekend, and apply tires mid week afterwards.

[GRN_VAGN]

Picked up car from mechanic.... Goes ok i guess,
doesnt get much hotter the 70 on my new temp gauge, after a bit of a spirited drive it hits 90 and feels much better to drive.
Lower revs it just pops and farts :S

No idea what it is, timing is fine, new dizzy cap, leads, points, rotor button, carby was cleaned out and float done, mixture seems ok.

Ahh well it drives though

[roccodingo]

A Mk1 'rocco daily? I'm jealous, Grant.

Nice work.

Have driven a rocco daily since 84 when I got my first one, altho it was parked up for a few years mid nineties while i needed a kid carrier ..