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  • #46
    Another delivery again today!
    My new radiator panel arrived today( yes that's right " NEW" OEM stock)
    Thanks to Eurocarparts in Sydney.

    Now all I need to fix my front end is a bonnet and some main beam headlights.
    Still un sure whether to just get one OEM Hella one or bite the bullet and go for some black tinted ones.

    Sure will be nice to have a straight grill and front end!!

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    Also stayed up late last night and installed the gear shift repair kit ( approx $25 on ebay from the UK).

    Major difference in the shift feel. I still need to make some minor adjustments as 5th is a right bastard to shift into and there is plenty of space left on the 1-2 side.

    All up took 2 hrs- hardest part is sliding the bracket back on to the shifter column!!
    Helped having the wifey pull the stick all the way back.

    Um, don't know how else to say it, but anyone that has done it ( change the shift bushings) knows what I mean.
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    sigpic07 GTI
    APR stage II

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    • #47
      I still think it would have made a good nerf gun.

      Glad to see it's slowly getting there.
      1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
      1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
      1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
      2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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      • #48
        You won't regret OEM Hella's (they fit well and look the part), but I'd be curious to see how tinted looked...
        Playing around with the shifter is rewarding!
        MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
        80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
        HAHAHA

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        • #49
          Cheers Ryan and Paul!

          It's you guys that have inspired me to keep the project rolling

          Yeah, I'm still deciding on the headlights.

          The left hand one on now is a repair job using a beetle lens ( yes it fits on but only just and took some modifications of the bent bracket/headlight support backing.

          The bracket that supports the shift column mysteriously came loose and I lost reverse last night, but seems ok again after tightening them up- I could have sworn I did them up tight but getting in there with a socket wrench was fun.

          Hopefully this weekend I can divert my attention to this:
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          • #50
            What happened to the ovlov?
            MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
            80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
            HAHAHA

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            • #51
              Volvo has had a entire subframe replacement ( hence the engine being lifted) along with new ball joints.
              Also will need a transmission flush and fill and then a software re-program.
              And I thought VW's were tricky to work on!!
              Subframe has the oddest mix of bolt sizes.

              Hoping it will be good for a pink slip next week!!!

              Originally posted by ryana89 View Post
              What happened to the ovlov?
              sigpic07 GTI
              APR stage II

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              • #52
                Thought it was time I updated this page, since I have done a few jobs on the mk2.

                Today picked up a nice straight replacement bonnet from VWW member aliasmk2.
                Also scored a bonnet protector/car bra, which will hide the existing damage nicely while I blow a fresh coat of paint on the new one.

                Thanks heaps mate! Great to meet you and hope you get your mk2 back on the road.
                sigpic07 GTI
                APR stage II

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