83 GTi - now MOT'd!
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jakethepeg007 said
That's a bummer, but at least an easy fix
Could be worth a new fuel filter to try as you may have pulled some junk through, and check for air leaks in case you are running too lean
Good luck with the retest, hope your tester is fair and just check your tyre!
Yeah, he said he'd just check the tire, so that's a bonus. Fuel system is either new (filter/pump/injectors) or has been meticulously cleaned. Mixture needs checking properly which I'll get done by my friendly local garage. No air leaks have smoke tested it and propane tested it.
mark1gls said
Run the engine in and keep it below 3000rpm and no more than 1/2 throttle for a few hundred miles, be patient as it will be worth it on the long run.
Definatley taking it steady on the engine, was only one point I went over 3k and it just felt odd. Like you say all needs beeding in. Last engine build I did was immediately followed by a 3 day trip up to Elgin and back to get 800 miles on it with an oil change at the half way point. Sadly, I don;t have the time to do 3 days away (mores the pity!). Will just have to do some steady drives round the Dales of an evening.
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Saulty said
Such a shame about the tyre rotation. At least you know everything else is ok.
I’ve been following your thread for a while and it takes me back to when I good mine on the road, from the first drive out in years to taking it to the MOT station and feeling like you were about to take a major exam. I remember having the same feelings and I also remember the shock of the cost of the road tax.
I don’t have any suggestions on the running issue but possibly vacuum advance or other timing issue.
Got luck getting the retest, then the fun really begins. They’re great cars to drive and once you’ve done a few hundred miles to bed everything in and iron out the teething problems you’ll find how well it performs, even against a lot of modern cars.
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Really didn't think I'd be nervous - I was quietly confident I'd done it all, but still… It is great to drive, cruises along nicely even on part throttle - that's the beauty a 1.8 engine in an 850Kg car!
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Pistol said
I know that feeling J, but as already said such a minor fault to fail on (I'm surprised he didn't just let you away with it as an advisory, it doesn't seem like a dangerous fault).
Once you get her MOT'd, then at least you can start tinkering and adjusting things properly as you'll be able to drive it more than just around the street. It's been a great build thread, keep the updates coming.
I was hoping he might, but my disappointed face wasn't cutting it!
Yeah, still a few bits left to do so there will be more updates. I'll have to change the title though!
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paceman said
Pistol said
I know that feeling J, but as already said such a minor fault to fail on (I'm surprised he didn't just let you away with it as an advisory, it doesn't seem like a dangerous fault).
Once you get her MOT'd, then at least you can start tinkering and adjusting things properly as you'll be able to drive it more than just around the street. It's been a great build thread, keep the updates coming.
I was hoping he might, but my disappointed face wasn't cutting it!
Yeah, still a few bits left to do so there will be more updates. I'll have to change the title though!
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1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Not funny but that is amusingnicci21paul said
paceman said
Pistol said
I know that feeling J, but as already said such a minor fault to fail on (I'm surprised he didn't just let you away with it as an advisory, it doesn't seem like a dangerous fault).
Once you get her MOT'd, then at least you can start tinkering and adjusting things properly as you'll be able to drive it more than just around the street. It's been a great build thread, keep the updates coming.
I was hoping he might, but my disappointed face wasn't cutting it!
Yeah, still a few bits left to do so there will be more updates. I'll have to change the title though!
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1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
1989 Sapphire Blue Mk1 Cabriolet KR
1985 Atlas Grey Mk2 GTI 2.0 ABF
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Side trims to finish off next so I can get those on.
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Nut & Bolt Resto Complete (Mars Red GTi original): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-mars-red&start__keyed=
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
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So when are you going to drive it northpaceman said
Retest. Passed Definately need to get the mixtre checked properly, and I've ordered a new coil (I think it may be on the original one) as that could be the cause of the hesitation. Won't hurt anyway, one less thing to fail on me!
Side trims to finish off next so I can get those on.
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paceman said
Retest. Passed Definately need to get the mixtre checked properly, and I've ordered a new coil (I think it may be on the original one) as that could be the cause of the hesitation. Won't hurt anyway, one less thing to fail on me!
Side trims to finish off next so I can get those on.
Congratulations on getting it MOTed, time to enjoy it now.
With regards to the mixture, you should have a bit of paper from the MOT with the mixture readings so you can see what it currently set at…
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1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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mark1gls said
Congratulations on getting it MOTed, time to enjoy it now.
With regards to the mixture, you should have a bit of paper from the MOT with the mixture readings so you can see what it currently set at…
Unless your MOT is done by Halfords (don't ask, it was free)! I have nothing.
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I really wanted to keep the original trims - they weren't in really bad condition, and I didn't want to spend a chunk of cash on non-original replacements.
I stripped off the original coating - no easy task on the areas that hadn't seen any corrosion, and filled any surface defects with knifing putty and then a few coats of primer.
I'd posted a question about suitable coatings given that there needs to be an element of flexibility, and the originals have a texture to them. One of the suggestions from Briano1234 was PlastiDip. I did some digging on that and reckoned it would do the job. I decided I would apply it with a foam roller as that would give a similar texture to the the original finish. I'd need to roller the sides as well, so I have to come up with a cunning way to hold them whilst I did that. Cue some lengths of corner beading.
Trims then held in place with blu-tack
I applied thin coats with a roller, Plasti-dip starts to go off quite quickly and I wanted to get an even coating, so figured a lot of thin coats would be better. Was a rather time consuming process, but the texture looked good. In the end I'd used 3/4 of a 250ml tin, but there is an element of wastage using a roller. I gave a final coat with an aerosol front a back, and then applied some Plasti-dip 'glossifier' to give it a bit of sheen. I'm really pleased with the results!
There is the odd area where I had more build up than I wanted, but it's not overly obvious.
I'll post another pic once I get them on the car..
Thanks for reading!
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Rather pleased with them as it wasn't too difficult a job.
Took it down to my local garage to get the mixture checked - now sitting at 2%, I wasn't far off with the old Gunson I had!
I know - I need to fit the centre caps for the wheels! Vinyl side stripes, wheel arch trims and the front spoiler still to fit….
As Sunday was such a decent day, I even took it down to the rugby club for our u9's match. Amazing how big parking spaces are when you have an old car!
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Fairy101 said
Good thread this very nice build
Thanks!
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Just picked up new wheels from the powder coaters. 14" Ronals.
Got the arch trims to do next and then it will look like a Gti again.
J
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Nut & Bolt Resto Complete (Mars Red GTi original): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-mars-red&start__keyed=
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
Nut & Bolt Resto in Progress (Lhasa 16v): https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&type=misc&id=projects%2Fyour-mk1-golfs_2%2Fpistolpete-s-lhasa&redirected=1
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The wheels that are on were always going to be temporary until I found something more suitable. At the time I thought black and red would go well, but you are right, they don't! Maybe that is the wheel style though….
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Where did you get the vinyl side stripes from? I think there is a cabriolet version out there for my car just can't seem to find it for sale anywhere.
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Thanks for the kind words. Finally got round to getting the new wheels on, and the arch trims, and the duckbill spoiler. Exterior 99% complete, just got the wheel centre caps to do. Will post more on that later..
Here's how she's looking now…
Got my stripes off ebay, I'll dig out a link. Didn't think the cabby ones were any different, but I don't own one so what do I know!
J
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