Daily Mk2 Golf GTI

[Brumma]

Pulled from 'You know you drive a MK2' - check post by benough re:ice cream container

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/foru...n-52513-4.html

Thanks NeuSpeedGTI! Something to do next time I'm working on the car

I flushed the radiator the other day and re-filled with new coolant. However, I noticed when doing this that the electric fan runs all the time when the car is on. Then when I was driving down the Hume Hwy the other week through Goulburn, it was pretty cold outside (5˚C), the engine oil was running at 86˚C (about 10 degrees less than it used to run before the coolant change, but also remember it was 5 degrees outside, driving at 110km/h). Anyway, every heating option in the car felt like I had the air con on, so I ended up driving the rest of the way wearing a big jacket, wishing I had gloves, and it was almost warmer to wind the window down. Do I have a broken sensor/thermostat somewhere in the engine/cooling system? The heater has worked in the past (although I haven't had it work with the car running so cold before).

Newest plans for the car at the moment, $ permitting:
- New clutch cable
- Finish treating the rust in the battery tray and drill a new hole for the battery clamp
- Tossing up whether to try and get some green Hella Magic Colours tail-lights.
- Buy and install coilovers.

[ozgti]

Bleed the coolant properly. You'd need to massage the pipes to get the air out.

[Brumma]

Thanks ozgti, I had to massage the pipes to get the coolant in, but there is probably still some air in the system so I'll give it another go.

[Jarred]

Also check that you're heater core isn't leaking, or blocked (Water in the passenger footwell)

[robiom]

Put the heater controls on hot with the engine running and fill header tank right to the top for it to bleed well..
There should be 2 valves just before the heater hoses go through the firewall in the negine bay - these were a VW recall to reduce pressure to the heater matrix, they can block up and stop the heater working after many years. I have removed mine to get the heater working....
My belts are a pain in the neck for noises too !
Good luck.

[Brumma]

Fixed a new water leak in the door today. Might run some speaker cables through to the back for when I can afford some new speakers too. 4" speakers in the front just don't cut it! Can't even hear the radio properly.

Currently looking at getting some new wheels in the next few weeks too, will wait until I seal the deal to post anymore info. And a mate and I are planning a Black Forest Industries order in the next few months for coil-overs and will do my Mk2 and his Mk3 side by side

[russ83]

Nice ride mate! hope the belt gets replaced and youre back on the road very soon!

[Brumma]

Thanks mate, all good now. Its been going well lately. Belts still squeal like hell though! Was driving through the main street at Newport Beach a couple of weeks back and noticed a few people checking it out, next thing you know, squealing the whole way down the street. Like a badly behaved child, haha!

[robiom]

Touch wood I solved my belt noise by getting a 11.5 x 730 from Autobarn. It fits the slightly worn pulleys better than the standard 9.5 x 725 version.....This was for the PAS / waterpump (most outer belt). I don't have cover either, shall have to eat more ice cream to get the tub reasy before winter

[rutti]

Mine doesn't have that too!

Do you have 2 plastic covers (splash guards) around the belt area?
The main one looks like this,



And then a smaller one that attaches further forward under the front spoiler.

You'll find its the big V-belt that is slipping as it drive's the WP, A/C and in turn the load of the alternator.

[Brumma]

Touch wood I solved my belt noise by getting a 11.5 x 730 from Autobarn. It fits the slightly worn pulleys better than the standard 9.5 x 725 version.....This was for the PAS / waterpump (most outer belt). I don't have cover either, shall have to eat more ice cream to get the tub reasy before winter

Thanks for the info! I can't remember what size I got (still have the packaging, so I'll check). Might be worth trying your fix.

Here's my attempt at the ice-cream tub fix. I struggled… lol! The belts still squeal, but the battery light comes on less now, so its helped keeping the load up to the alternator in the wet. I think I just need to go and get a cover from the wreckers!

[robiom]

No probs, mine has been quiet as a mouse for whole 2 weeks now yeehaa.

I won't comment on the fix as I aint looked at doing mine yet, as long as it does the job really....

I didn't know the cover was for the crank pully, so that even helps......it's not due to be wet till maybe next week so will see what that does

[Brumma]

Just a more current pic

[Brumma]

Picked up some new window scraper rubbers from DUBY today and installed them tonight. They sit nice and tight against the glass now. No more wet carpets or duct tape on the windows when its raining for me!

[robiom]

Picked up some new window scraper rubbers from DUBY today and installed them tonight. They sit nice and tight against the glass now. No more wet carpets or duct tape on the windows when its raining for me!

Hey Brumma,
You do know its the foils behind the door cards that keep out the water....?
The rubber trims are more for show ....lookin good though.