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[stefcio007]

This guy on the FocusFanatics has a mk3 Golf too ............ Ford Focus Forum, Ford Focus ST Forum, Ford Focus RS Forum - View Single Post - You're doing it wrong! AKA Rice Reports(Post autofails here!)

[feenix74]

Seriously, I would buy your VR6 if I did not have the Vento. We need an auto for the the father-in-law as his daily (his knees are giving him trouble with working a clutch) so the Vento will fulfil this need once we get it back on the road. Unfortunately, the wife would probably have me sleeping in the Caddy if I bought another car and I need to quit while I am ahead (I think I have sweet talked her into letting me keep and slowly restore my CL with the plan to get it registered as a vintage car in 11 years time).

[Speed]

Stefio, if your car was available when I was looking for my mother in law, I would have flown down to buy it. Have probably spent more than your asking price fixing it up!

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[feenix74]

My CL and Vento today. Vento just got new brake lines, brake fluid bleed and replacement, and a full radiator coolant bleed and replacement with G12. Unfortunately, the power steering fluid leak we have found is coming from power steering rack, so the guys at CVWC are trying to source me a replacement rack or organise a rebuild. Once that gets fixed then the Vento should almost be ready for its RWC inspection.

[dylan8]

Looks so clean!

[feenix74]

Yeah, the photo a bit flattering to the condition of both cars. My father-in-law is driving my CL as his daily at the moment until we get the Vento on the road. He has done a great job of washing it and clearing off all the flaking clearcoat so it actually looks ok from a distance. The Vento's paintwork is in ok condition, needs a proper wash, polish and wax. There is a dent on the centre front of the bonnet that you might just be able to see if you look closely. I will need to save up some money to have it fixed but I have managed to pick up a car bra from ebay to hide it until I can afford the fix. The front bumper needs a touch up on the drivers corner where the previous owner has kissed a wall or another car.

[stefcio007]

VR sold pending payment. Guy has another Golf with the A59 bonnet.
Just like this one http://images.pistonheads.com/nimg/25718/A59_3-L.jpg

Hopefully we'll see my car around somewhere.
He plans on auto->manual conversion.

Might get a VW in the future again. We'll see.

[stefcio007]

Went to maccas (Kingsbury) tonight after thesis writing and wouldn't ya know, MK3 Golf parked in the lot.
Dark green, black rims with VW logo caps, baby seat in the back.
Anyone here?

[feenix74]

Are you missing the Golf already?

[Speed]

Um, how does the boot light work?
Globe seems fine but swapped it with one from the 2 door and still no luck.
I can't even see the switch for it or how it knows the hatch is open. Maybe a fuse? Yet interior light works with doors open.
Thanks!

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[HaydEn]

Free. Will put on pallet.

Strong running 1.8 adz. 175xxx. Removed for vr swap. Missing the throttle body rest is complete.

Newcastle 2300 NSW

[Speed]

Um, how does the boot light work?
Globe seems fine but swapped it with one from the 2 door and still no luck.
I can't even see the switch for it or how it knows the hatch is open. Maybe a fuse? Yet interior light works with doors open.
Thanks!

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I'm guessing the boot light switch is in the latch mechanism. Will now check the earth wires from the light.
Anyone else have this issue and how did you fix it?

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[Water Boy]

How many Melbourne Mk3 homies we got on here?

[stefcio007]

How many Melbourne Mk3 homies we got on here?

I'm out.
Seen a dark golf with black rims and altezza tail lights around my area and also the same one at Monash Clayton. The car that was previously parked in the spot was a white Golf I think GL? maybe they upgraded to a VR?

[MilkIsYum]

I've got 3 mk3's in Melbourne (only one on the road)