My Mk2 Golf GTi

[russ83]

Latest pics:

[ausgolfer]

Looking good Russ.
If I were making a track going mk2 I'd seriously consider relocating the battery and possibly the washer bottle too.
And a the best thing I have ever done to my mk2 handling wise was the big anti-roll bars front and rear. Definite 28mm for the rear

[Water Boy]

What sort of iil filter did you get that cost $32?

[AusScare]

Hey guys, bit of an update for you Bit like Auscare regarding motivation or lack of it due to work and crappy weather

Don't forget money!

Also tonight I bought off ebay, a Momo Monte Carlo steering wheel + hub. Thanks Auscare again for this, bit of a copy cat, but I liked your style lol. At least our cars are different colours Red goes faster so they say

The Monte Carlo is awesome, great purchase.

Also, I am in the middle of getting a radiator made up from PWR. Expensive yes, but I have searched and searched online for places that do radiators other than OEM replacements or new ones from China, but had no luck. So I bit the bullet this week and posted my original radiator to PWR in Qld and hopefully I get this back soon.

Let me know how that goes, I'm guessing I'll need something better than stock later on.

Managed to rip out all carpet and sound deadening, which again like Auscare, was all wet and rotted away and caused mould inside my car. All leftover sound deadening bits stuck to the floor pan was simply scrapped away with a steel brush.

I also put a pile of rice in the car on a plastic sheet. Has kept all the mould away!

[russ83]

What sort of iil filter did you get that cost $32?

i believe it was a standard repco one... this was one of my first purchases and i was keen to spend money.

have you got a cheaper option for me for next time?

[Domel]

i believe it was a standard repco one... this was one of my first purchases and i was keen to spend money.

have you got a cheaper option for me for next time?

10 (ten!) x OEM filters for US$34.60 + shipping (or 1 for $3.91).

GermanAutoParts.com

Don't want to make you feel bad mate, but 32 bucks for one filter is a complete rip off...

[RedMk2Gti]

10 (ten!) x OEM filters for US$34.60 + shipping (or 1 for $3.91).

GermanAutoParts.com

Don't want to make you feel bad mate, but 32 bucks for one filter is a complete rip off...

You can get quality german brand oil filter for $15 locally. I keep see people paying ridiculous price for Ryco/Repco oil filters

[russ83]

10 (ten!) x OEM filters for US$34.60 + shipping (or 1 for $3.91).

GermanAutoParts.com

Don't want to make you feel bad mate, but 32 bucks for one filter is a complete rip off...

Cheers mate. thank god I have access to this forum. learn from my mistakes

[russ83]

The old shrinking rubber seals


Clean-er


Rust repair in progress

[Domel]

Clean-er

Wow! Is this just after a good clean or re-spray? Will need to do this to mine as well. Top job.

[russ83]

Wow! Is this just after a good clean or re-spray? Will need to do this to mine as well. Top job.

cheers, just a good clean with sugar soap and water

[russ83]

FAQ for you guys...

I've got half a tank of 6 month old fuel on board. How do I drain the fuel tank?

Cheers

[benough]

Hold down the right foot pedal on the freeway till it stop.

Pull the fuel filter out and just let it drain?

[AusScare]

I had about a quarter old crap fuel. Chucked in octane booster, injector cleaner, and filled it to the top with 98. Still runs like ****, but I'm hoping it's now not the fuel's fault

But yeah, just going to run a few tanks of 98 through it while everything gets sorted.

[rutti]

I had about a quarter old crap fuel. Chucked in octane booster, injector cleaner, and filled it to the top with 98. Still runs like ****, but I'm hoping it's now not the fuel's fault

But yeah, just going to run a few tanks of 98 through it while everything gets sorted.

So this car needs 98 or 95 will do (for cheapskates like me )