What did you fix/replace on your Mk1 today?

[Retired]

decided to sell the golf and all parts. sigh

[Jarred]

did one rear wheel bearing on saturday afternoon, should do the other one today!

Finally got rid of my stacked 76er shell too. but for having so much more room in the drive way and for it not being so messy!

[Jarred]

this is what i did yesterday, but never the less.

replaced the other rear wheel bearing. put the timing belt back on. vaccummed inside and cleaned out the rubbish. (from nationals still!) Replaced broken parcel shelf support. fitted windscreen washer hose.

also welded up a bit of a HD sump, for next oil change.

Don't know what I'll do today.

[dubai gti]

got my brand new Mk 1 key blank cut(bought on ebay USA)..looks sweet with the VW logo..why is it whenever I buy a car, I never seem to get a spare key ...

[hjpks]

replaced drivers side engine mount - what a PIA job!! heaps complex, ended up taking most of the day.

couldn't have done it with out James' help! have to get back out there after work tonight, to get it back together, and hope it runs tomorrow, so i can get it timed up!

It took me 6 hours to the same job on my gld (for road worthy)

[Jarred]

It took me 6 hours to the same job on my gld (for road worthy)

Yea sounds about right. If I had to do it again, it'd probably take me about that long. I'd also do a timing belt and waterpump at the same time though, whilst everything is out & what not.

Funnily enough, mine passed roadworthy with the busted mount.

[gtimk5]

And guys, once you have done a dozen or so mountings you will be able to do it in about an hour!! Trust me.....
Andrew

[greasykitchen]

Made it bit lighter and slightly smaller all round by washing it for the first time in 4 months. The front wheels where nearly the same colour as the tyres

[Mika]

New Unifilter and carby clean...was about to do a few mounts but had to go collect an engine crane for later in the week. Also dropped my tyres and wheels for fitting and balancing. They should be ready tomorrow...provided they don't tear the tyres

[Jarred]

pics when it happens!

[mikinoz]

[Mika]

pics when it happens!

Well...i got a call today fromt he tyre place saying they won't fit the tyres...so now i need to find somewhere that will actually do it without hassles.

Hahaha! That's awesome!

[dub be good to me]

Finally got round to taking the front guard off and sealing up water leak (i hope ) while I was at it I fitted a new aerial.
Fitted new rear engine/gearbox mount and fixed an exhaust rattle!

4 out of 4! With no new problems! (I love it when that happens )

[greasykitchen]

Replaced the crappy, ever breaking, feeble Brazilian window winder handles with some steel ones.

Re-glued (yet again!!!!) the left vent window into position (finally) as it was only held in place with packing tape! Any one have any strategies for making the glue hold so that the windows are actually functional? I know a lot of people seal up the whole window, but is there a less permanent/irreversible way to go?

Next: find a way to get the car to a VW mechanic as it's overdue for a service and I work full-time.

[Jarred]

Replaced the crappy, ever breaking, feeble Brazilian window winder handles with some steel ones.

Re-glued (yet again!!!!) the left vent window into position (finally) as it was only held in place with packing tape! Any one have any strategies for making the glue hold so that the windows are actually functional? I know a lot of people seal up the whole window, but is there a less permanent/irreversible way to go?

Next: find a way to get the car to a VW mechanic as it's overdue for a service and I work full-time.

one option is to replace them with cabby quarter vents, they are bolt through the glass, so there's no glue need. dont' know how to find a pair though .