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Bet you that leak took a long time to track down.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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Originally posted by benough View PostAny tips on hunting a vacuum leak?
Spray around area where you think a leak may be.
If idle changes when you spray in a certain spot, proabably a vacuum leak there.MK2 - *Insert list of dealer purchased extra's/standard features here*
80 series - The MK2's BIG, Sooty, polar opposite...
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Well my quick fix hasn't seemed to have fixed it after all.
Was running great for a day, however the sikaflex isn't working and has split after only a day of driving
Rubber hose is a tricky bit to source and can't seem to find a part number anywhere for it.
So back to square 1.
Also took the mk2 for an air con regas and seems that either XT valve is blocked or compressor is f'ed.
$95 later - no cool air and a quote for $660 for new XT valve and a compressor.
Not impressed, contemplating dropping aircon altogether if I can't find a cheaper option.sigpic07 GTI
APR stage II
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Try 80 x 2 x 1/2
80 k's, 2 windows, wound half way down.
Works for me.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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Originally posted by golfmeup View Post$660 for new XT valve and a compressor.
Not impressed, contemplating dropping aircon altogether if I can't find a cheaper option.
It not worth spending money on Mk2 air cond IMO, if you decide to delete AC I have parts for yousigpicParts for sale http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ff-102387.html
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I think the price they gave me was pretty fair, but yep I agree- I'd probably prefer to delete air-con all together. It's only tried to regas it as we have had some stinking hot days- black car and 2 kids don't mix!
Might have to install one of those old School cabin fans.
Thanks Eric! I might take you up on that one.sigpic07 GTI
APR stage II
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Last edited by f320kty; 01-02-2015, 07:57 PM.89 Mk2 3dr GTI , tornado red , 20V Turbo - weekend sleeper WRX eater 😃 , work in progress .
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Looks good - make sure your doors will shut with the trims back on (if you're using them...)
The shoulder supports run so wide on a fixed back that they may just make contact, then squeak like crazy over every bump!
...I found out the hard way.
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Yeh I looked before I went to far , will be close in middle , but clearence on door is ok .
Originally posted by tinto View PostLooks good - make sure your doors will shut with the trims back on (if you're using them...)
The shoulder supports run so wide on a fixed back that they may just make contact, then squeak like crazy over every bump!
...I found out the hard way.89 Mk2 3dr GTI , tornado red , 20V Turbo - weekend sleeper WRX eater 😃 , work in progress .
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