Another VW Golf Mk2 16v
Discussion
rickygolf83 said:
Love it!
Still deciding if I should source an oem unit for my valver once its resto is complete.
They just look and feel so right in a car of this vintage
Any pics of how your four branch sits near the bulkhead? Any heat shield/wrap etc used? Fitted mine but yet to start car up and manifold looks mighty close !
Next time I'm up there I'll get some pics. Still deciding if I should source an oem unit for my valver once its resto is complete.
They just look and feel so right in a car of this vintage
Any pics of how your four branch sits near the bulkhead? Any heat shield/wrap etc used? Fitted mine but yet to start car up and manifold looks mighty close !
Edited by rickygolf83 on Tuesday 3rd December 19:25
Edited by rickygolf83 on Tuesday 3rd December 19:25
Cheers,
Drew.
nice find! that will look great Blaupunkts always suit VW's
Had many different headunits in MK2's a period Nakamichi was probably my favourite, even had the Fischer CD holder for the centre console
A nice OEM option are the units fitted in mainland Europe in period, (at this time VW were already using the Alpha, Beta, Gamma etc nomenclature not seen widely in the UK until the Mk4)
The Alpha was for a MK2 1.3c, really compliments the utilitarian feel of the car, the Gamma was for a 16 Valve (I believe these can be modded for AUX input).
They sit flush in the dash, the typography and icons match really well and the hatching ties in well with the stalks on post 87 cars. The hardest part to source was the plastic bezel piece, took me ages to find that sourced one through Vortex in the end, matches the profile of the heater controls really well
Got both of them through eBay.de they were quite inexpensive at the time (2007)
(apologies for the thread hijack)
Had many different headunits in MK2's a period Nakamichi was probably my favourite, even had the Fischer CD holder for the centre console
A nice OEM option are the units fitted in mainland Europe in period, (at this time VW were already using the Alpha, Beta, Gamma etc nomenclature not seen widely in the UK until the Mk4)
The Alpha was for a MK2 1.3c, really compliments the utilitarian feel of the car, the Gamma was for a 16 Valve (I believe these can be modded for AUX input).
They sit flush in the dash, the typography and icons match really well and the hatching ties in well with the stalks on post 87 cars. The hardest part to source was the plastic bezel piece, took me ages to find that sourced one through Vortex in the end, matches the profile of the heater controls really well
Got both of them through eBay.de they were quite inexpensive at the time (2007)
(apologies for the thread hijack)
Edited by pistolpedro on Tuesday 3rd December 20:42
A few more bits have come in. Strictly speaking these are not quite 'stock' for this car, but I much prefer the smoked look to the stock orange rear lights. They are OE for the slightly later 16v cars and, I think, will look fab on this one with its red/black theme. They will replace the 'crystal clear' ones that are currently on the car.
Cheers,
Drew.
They are OE for the slightly later 16v cars and, I think, will look fab on this one with its red/black theme. They will replace the 'crystal clear' ones that are currently on the car.Cheers,
Drew.
rickygolf83 said:
Love it!
Still deciding if I should source an oem unit for my valver once its resto is complete.
They just look and feel so right in a car of this vintage
Any pics of how your four branch sits near the bulkhead? Any heat shield/wrap etc used? Fitted mine but yet to start car up and manifold looks mighty close !
Here's a pic of the manifold, bit awkward to get, clearance to the bulkhead is about 1/2 an inch or thereabouts.Still deciding if I should source an oem unit for my valver once its resto is complete.
They just look and feel so right in a car of this vintage
Any pics of how your four branch sits near the bulkhead? Any heat shield/wrap etc used? Fitted mine but yet to start car up and manifold looks mighty close !
A little fun and games with the 16v.
We refreshed the bushes in our starter motor, put it back in, turned the ignition and...
Click, buzz.... white smoke. Bugger.
Took the motor apart to find out that the bearings were also shot and the magnets around the rim cracked. Not quite sure what went wrong, but it's definitely foobar'd.
Got another one off ebay only to discover that the 16v Mk2 starter motor is slightly different to all other mk2 Golfs (typical). It has an extra pin on the solenoid in order to drive the 5th fuel injector (otherwise no cold start).
Our old starter was 16v one... our new one was an 8v one. Bugger.
However... the connectors are on the solenoid, so we took the good old solenoid from the knackered 16v starter and put it on the good new 8v starter and...
It worked!
Buoyed by success, a little bit of fettling ensued. Swapping the old crystal clear lights off and putting the 'proper' Hella ones on. Already looks 100% better. Used my yoof to give me a helping hand.
So, pleased thus far. We now have a working car again which starts reliably. Always a good thing!
Cheers,
Drew.
We refreshed the bushes in our starter motor, put it back in, turned the ignition and...
Click, buzz.... white smoke. Bugger.
Took the motor apart to find out that the bearings were also shot and the magnets around the rim cracked. Not quite sure what went wrong, but it's definitely foobar'd.
Got another one off ebay only to discover that the 16v Mk2 starter motor is slightly different to all other mk2 Golfs (typical). It has an extra pin on the solenoid in order to drive the 5th fuel injector (otherwise no cold start).
Our old starter was 16v one... our new one was an 8v one. Bugger.
However... the connectors are on the solenoid, so we took the good old solenoid from the knackered 16v starter and put it on the good new 8v starter and...
It worked!
Buoyed by success, a little bit of fettling ensued. Swapping the old crystal clear lights off and putting the 'proper' Hella ones on. Already looks 100% better. Used my yoof to give me a helping hand.
So, pleased thus far. We now have a working car again which starts reliably. Always a good thing!
Cheers,
Drew.
Popped the 16v out of hibernation and started doing some work on it today. Quite pleased with progress.
First, the ghastly "crystal clear" headlamps were for the chop.
Then the colour coded wing mirrors went in the bin, replaced by new.
Ditto the rear plinth for the numberplate. FOund a bit of a bodge in here, some filler used to mask old rust. Will probably replace the tailgate at somepoint, but it's not too bad.
Also replaced all the doorhandles and fixed the boot lock - all on one key. Have the bits for the ignition barrel but that's a bit more involved and sunlight ran out, so put it all back together for now. Nice to get a few new parts on the old girl, and she's starting to look the part now.
Main problems remaining at present.
Leak from general area of the thermostat - undiagnosed at present.
Found rear nearside shock isn't properly secured, lower bush is busted or not present.... fun and games on this one as the alloys have locking wheel nuts and... you guessed it.
We have no key.
Any suggestions on removing these? They look like these ones.
Despite all this, quite pleased so far. Starting to look like a Mk2 Golf 16v again!
Cheers,
Drew.
First, the ghastly "crystal clear" headlamps were for the chop.
Then the colour coded wing mirrors went in the bin, replaced by new.
Ditto the rear plinth for the numberplate. FOund a bit of a bodge in here, some filler used to mask old rust. Will probably replace the tailgate at somepoint, but it's not too bad.
Also replaced all the doorhandles and fixed the boot lock - all on one key. Have the bits for the ignition barrel but that's a bit more involved and sunlight ran out, so put it all back together for now. Nice to get a few new parts on the old girl, and she's starting to look the part now.
Main problems remaining at present.
Leak from general area of the thermostat - undiagnosed at present.
Found rear nearside shock isn't properly secured, lower bush is busted or not present.... fun and games on this one as the alloys have locking wheel nuts and... you guessed it.
We have no key.
Any suggestions on removing these? They look like these ones.
Despite all this, quite pleased so far. Starting to look like a Mk2 Golf 16v again!
Cheers,
Drew.
Good old valver.
Had 2 plus a Jetta GTi 16v. All were 2L blocks.
Newman cams- hmm! Not convinced. I know there were quality issues a while ago.
If it were me & staying ‘stock’ I’d go for the KR twin exhaust cam mod. That with the fabled WUR mod & you’ll be able to sneak a bit more ignition advance (which valvers love!!) Only other thing is to uprate the stock anti roll bars. Something 25mm ish on the back end dials out any understeer. Best single mod you can do. Oh & a solid front engine mount with that 4 branch....
I now pedal a nice DC2 Integra. Spiritual successor to the Golf in many ways. Light, chuckable, lots of revs!
Had 2 plus a Jetta GTi 16v. All were 2L blocks.
Newman cams- hmm! Not convinced. I know there were quality issues a while ago.
If it were me & staying ‘stock’ I’d go for the KR twin exhaust cam mod. That with the fabled WUR mod & you’ll be able to sneak a bit more ignition advance (which valvers love!!) Only other thing is to uprate the stock anti roll bars. Something 25mm ish on the back end dials out any understeer. Best single mod you can do. Oh & a solid front engine mount with that 4 branch....
I now pedal a nice DC2 Integra. Spiritual successor to the Golf in many ways. Light, chuckable, lots of revs!
car is looking great !
Someone would buy those bits you have taken off, definitely don't bin them!
You can buy removal sockets quite cheap for your locking wheel nut issue, but as said above ask you local tyre place first!
if you are replacing your exhaust I would stick with the four branch and change the rest; noticeable performance increase on mine with the TSR manifold now fitted.
Someone would buy those bits you have taken off, definitely don't bin them!
You can buy removal sockets quite cheap for your locking wheel nut issue, but as said above ask you local tyre place first!
if you are replacing your exhaust I would stick with the four branch and change the rest; noticeable performance increase on mine with the TSR manifold now fitted.
Edited by rickygolf83 on Sunday 19th January 01:17
chrismc1977 said:
Good old valver.
Had 2 plus a Jetta GTi 16v. All were 2L blocks.
Newman cams- hmm! Not convinced. I know there were quality issues a while ago.
If it were me & staying ‘stock’ I’d go for the KR twin exhaust cam mod. That with the fabled WUR mod & you’ll be able to sneak a bit more ignition advance (which valvers love!!) Only other thing is to uprate the stock anti roll bars. Something 25mm ish on the back end dials out any understeer. Best single mod you can do. Oh & a solid front engine mount with that 4 branch....
I now pedal a nice DC2 Integra. Spiritual successor to the Golf in many ways. Light, chuckable, lots of revs!
Interesting mods! I'll do a bit more research into those, particularly the anti-roll bars.. Love the Integra, had a drive of those many years ago when they were new. Cracking cars. Had 2 plus a Jetta GTi 16v. All were 2L blocks.
Newman cams- hmm! Not convinced. I know there were quality issues a while ago.
If it were me & staying ‘stock’ I’d go for the KR twin exhaust cam mod. That with the fabled WUR mod & you’ll be able to sneak a bit more ignition advance (which valvers love!!) Only other thing is to uprate the stock anti roll bars. Something 25mm ish on the back end dials out any understeer. Best single mod you can do. Oh & a solid front engine mount with that 4 branch....
I now pedal a nice DC2 Integra. Spiritual successor to the Golf in many ways. Light, chuckable, lots of revs!
Cheers,
Drew.
rickygolf83 said:
car is looking great !
if you are replacing your exhaust I would stick with the four branch and change the rest; noticeable performance increase on mine with the TSR manifold now fitted.
Yes. I think this is what we'll do with the exhaust. I'd like to keep the four branch. if you are replacing your exhaust I would stick with the four branch and change the rest; noticeable performance increase on mine with the TSR manifold now fitted.
Edited by rickygolf83 on Sunday 19th January 01:17
Cheers,
Drew.
Slow progress in the winter months, but a long round trip bagged me some goodies.
A complete stock interior with the matching door cards as would have been on this Golf when new. They need a bit of tlc, but that will wait for warmer weather.
My son is eyeing the GTI edition seats for his Golf.
Cheers,
Drew.
A complete stock interior with the matching door cards as would have been on this Golf when new. They need a bit of tlc, but that will wait for warmer weather.
My son is eyeing the GTI edition seats for his Golf.
Cheers,
Drew.
drewwa said:
A few more bits have come in. Strictly speaking these are not quite 'stock' for this car, but I much prefer the smoked look to the stock orange rear lights. They are OE for the slightly later 16v cars and, I think, will look fab on this one with its red/black theme. They will replace the 'crystal clear' ones that are currently on the car.
Cheers,
Drew.
I have a F Plate 8 Valve GTi Campaign, it has the smoked lights from the 16v as standard. Surprised a F Plate 16v didn't already have the smoked rear lights. They are OE for the slightly later 16v cars and, I think, will look fab on this one with its red/black theme. They will replace the 'crystal clear' ones that are currently on the car.Cheers,
Drew.
Nice car by the way and following your thread.
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