help in Bristol or Bath...losing the will...

Hello all

Anyone know anyone who's Mk1 friendly in the southwest (Bristol preferably)- issues stalling, and even after a pump and tank change (the filler is fine) the problems still persisting . The filters fine too.

Cheers
Ross 

is it a gti or carb?

mattgti said

is it a gti or carb?

1.8 carb (weber conversion)

a mates scirroco did that a few years ago, think someone suggested it was an air leak in the carb. might a good search for some more info.  i'm not too good with carbs im afraid

mattgti said

a mates scirroco did that a few years ago, think someone suggested it was an air leak in the carb. might a good search for some more info.  i'm not too good with carbs im afraid

The joys of the Mk1…hopefully the pain will be forgotten soon and I can enjoy the thing

Hi Ross,

I used this guys last week, not on the mk1 but on our Freelander. Very friendly and helpful and also arrived early. You don't see that too often !!

JP Vehicle Services

I don't know if he'll go out as far as Bristol though, might be worth giving him a call anyway.

Hope this helps

Fathammer said

Hi Ross,

I used this guys last week, not on the mk1 but on our Freelander. Very friendly and helpful and also arrived early. You don't see that too often !!

JP Vehicle Services

I don't know if he'll go out as far as Bristol though, might be worth giving him a call anyway.

Hope this helps

Thanks for this have dropped them a line….fingers crossed,!

Hi im taking my mk1 to someone in north Bristol (he looks after the family beetle and t2 camper)

ive got the same sorta problem, car stalls in the cold for first few minutes unless you keep foot on gas, ive changed the carb mount but it all needs setting up and tuning. ill let you know how I get on and pass on number if you want ?

you local to Bristol then??

Scott

arf333 said

Hi im taking my mk1 to someone in north Bristol (he looks after the family beetle and t2 camper)

ive got the same sorta problem, car stalls in the cold for first few minutes unless you keep foot on gas, ive changed the carb mount but it all needs setting up and tuning. ill let you know how I get on and pass on number if you want ?

you local to Bristol then??

Scott

That'd be great. Yep, relocated to Bris a year back for my sins

arf333 said

Hi im taking my mk1 to someone in north Bristol (he looks after the family beetle and t2 camper)

ive got the same sorta problem, car stalls in the cold for first few minutes unless you keep foot on gas, ive changed the carb mount but it all needs setting up and tuning. ill let you know how I get on and pass on number if you want ?

you local to Bristol then??

Scott

Scott, how did u get on with them? I'm in need of a trustworthy garage to take my cab to and yours and mine were separated at birth!

I never took it in the end! I bought coilovers and new alloys and its going into garage tomorrow to be fitted  maybe next paycheck i can report back matt9b you local to bristol?? your account says south east?

Scott

rosslpenny - bring it to Bristol volksfest this weekend with some tools and we can have a tinker see if we can get it running better for you , sounds like maybe the webber could do with a set up?

richyhill said

rosslpenny - bring it to Bristol volksfest this weekend with some tools and we can have a tinker see if we can get it running better for you , sounds like maybe the webber could do with a set up?

Cheers mate- very generous offer. I've got  2 problems though; I'm not sure which day I'll be up (but I will be) and will have the lad and mrs in tow so gonna be limited to time.
Oh, thanks again for stopping and passing your details a couple of weeks back

no probs ross, you were in the white cabby on the downs? sorry i keep randomly stopping and handing out cards etc

what ever day you come up just make sure you head for club stands not general parking and then ask the stewards to head you in the direction of the mk1 golf owners club

Yep, thats the one with two extremely annoying kids wanting ice cream in the back…welcomed the distraction!

Cool-look forward to seeing you again- would you say Saturday is the day to aim for?

either or really Ross

Sat is more of a chilled out day with people setting up that are there for the 2 days, bbq on beers flowing etc, time to look around stands and car, autojumble etc

Sunday is prob the main day, as this is when show and shine is on and people turn up mainly as day visitors

Okeydoke- looks like Sundays the day then. Odd as on the site I could only see Saturday events organised so thought this was 'the day' to go.
see ya then!

FRIDAY: show opens for campers with a great Friday night band- The Rocker Covers from 9.30.

SATURDAY:  Bar/marquee:
10-12 Kids Club, competitions, colouring, treasure hunt and a whole lot more.
12.00-12.30:  Farmers Question Time:  meet up with local farmer and found out more about farming.
13.00-14.00 The Lewis Creaven Band.
14.30-16.00 Menage-a-Tois
18.30 - Kids Disco and the Farm Yard Fancy Dress Parade - good fun and great prizes.
21.00 - midnight:  Frank Abrams and James Eddings and guests - funky disco vibes.


SATURDAY: Main Hall -  Two great Bristol Bands: two different styles = double the fun.
21.00 - 22.00 The 45's
22.15-24.00 Zen Hussies
Out and about Saturday and all weekend
10.00-16.00 Off Road Track demos and rides
10.00-16.00 Indoor Model Display
10.00-16.00 BMX Ramp Displays courtesy of Crucial BMX
10.00-16.00 VW Cinema (films and documentaries)
10.00-16.00 VW Club Displays - around the arena find the great local clubs showing off their pride and joys and continually supporting Bristol Volksfest over 21 years (check out Kerbside Kustoms with their van bombing displays and charity hog roast - well, it is a farmers theme).
10.00-15.00 7 Decades VW Display
10.00-15.00 VW Bus 10 years T5 Display
10.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 16.00 - Celestine Dog Agility
12.00 Onwards - VW Auction, all entries welcome


SUNDAY - Bar/marquee
10-12 Kids club - more fun and games
12.30-14.00 The Skimity Hitchers bring you more farmyard cider fuelled fun and music.

Main Arena
10.00-15.00 The People's Choice Show and Shine.  Yes, this year, the all new show and shine with your choice vital to chose the winners.  Pick up your voting slips and help select the Best in the West.  This year, we're collecting money for Cancer Research, so please give generously to an excellent cause.

arf333 said

I never took it in the end! I bought coilovers and new alloys and its going into garage tomorrow to be fitted  maybe next paycheck i can report back matt9b you local to bristol?? your account says south east?

Scott

I'm in Purley, Surrey