Ryans MK2 GTI

[ryana89]

Well its finally happened
I now have my first car


Its a tidy little 1992 MK2 Golf GTI imported from Capetown (Africa) with a 2.0 Litre engine. (Back in 2001)

Its just a arrived home so only managed to get a couple of pics, some from the seller(will take some more tomorrow)





Has a few minor issues which will be fixed

*Heater Core doesn't work (Bypassed)
*A/C doesn't work (hopefully just a seal, not a new compressor)
*Engine temp gauge not working (we believe it may be the sender unit)
*Very minor clear coat paint issues
*Very minor trim... stuff
*Spedometre is a bit shaky, but I may have to learn to live with it
*Clutch/Brake pedals have a bit of "free" travel

Mechanically the car is superb, engine and gearbox couldnt get much better

Im extremely thankful to Adam (VAGman) for allowing me to buy his beloved MK2. The condition and setup of this car is all his work. He runs a European car garage down on the Gold coast.
Car Services & Repairs | V A Garage | Gold Coast, Australia

I'm Very Happy :yes:
Thanks

[anarchycamp]

Awesome mate...wish my first car was a MkII as opposed to a 1978 Toyota Corona!!!!

[Vista]

Congrats on the new arrival! Looks like an awesome car and sounds like it's in good hands.

As we say back home, well wear. B-)

[walshydub]

Nice purchase and what a first car!! Have you got any plans for it or just leave it as is and enjoy it?

[DubSteve]

Good stuff hope you enjoy it

[velly_16v_cab]

lovely, this forum is filling up with mk2's now

[RedMk2Gti]

Congratulation mate, everyone buy SA Mk2 now LOL

[benough]

Awesome mate...wish my first car was a MkII as opposed to a 1978 Toyota Corona!!!!

Haha. My first car was a 78 Corona as well.

[ryana89]

Thankyou all very much, Im enjoying driving it immensly with all its little kooks, you could say it has a attitude of its own.

Plans for it?
Keep it safe, reliable, make it practical (A/C and heater back online), fix the paint up (only clearcoat issues), fix trims.
I guess basically restore it and keep it chugging along happily.

I gave it a bath and a quick detail this arvo. Took way to many pics, and Im gonna post them all once the camera battery is finished charging:no:

Ryan

[ryana89]

Now heres the swarm of pics







Id like to thank RainX, Lansol, Amorall, Amway polish, Vuplex, some rags and a good wash for

[ryana89]

Now whilst Im still here could I ask of somones assistance?
Hands up who knows what this symbol means and why the light for it is on? I perused through the owner manual and couldn't find anything useful.



Now just for fun who can spot the thing that doesnt belong (or work)!!!


Goodnight!

[Stiggy_21]

geez that clean!!! nice work
my guess is alarm/central locking/immobilizer. mine just has a single red light in the middle of that switch. when solid turn car on, when flashing car wont start.
nice single fog light

[valgamesh]

lovely, this forum is filling up with mk2's now

I did notice that the Mk2 section has the least post? we've only just clocked 10000 posts, where as the rest all have well over 20000 and Mk5 has a whooping 46000 posts...

Can't remember where I read it but it said Mk2 were the most favorite out of them all? (not trying to burst any bubbles here!)

geez that clean!!! nice work
my guess is alarm/central locking.

Ditto to this... maybe ad immobilizer if it has one...
In the dark though seeing as I've never seen that button before

[Jarred]

Looks pretty straight, great pick up!

[velly_16v_cab]

the mk5 section is full of post "which is the best chip" and "how do i update my satnav?" lol

mk2 FTW, emjoy your new car, it looks great