New mk1 owner - SA import lots of questions

Hi all!

Just picked up a 1996 1.3l South African import. I'll get some pics up when it eventually stops raining!

First question i hope you guyz can help me with is what engine is it? and what year can i say it is compared to the original uk spec so when i am hunting down parts etc it will stop alot of confusion!

second question - Can some tell me where the Temp gauge sender & coolent sender are on a MK1 1.3.

As the temp gauge does not work (but the engine does not over heat and the fan kicks in)

And the coolent warning light flashes intermittently, but the level is correct and is not loosing anywater!

btw i already ahve a MK2 valver and am pretty compentent at mechanical and electrical work on that, so i am hoping this should be alot easier, although i have never played with a carb befre!

Hope i have not asked to many questions on my first post.

Take care

Hi mate,is this the white N reg off ebay?
The engine is a big block 1.3,engine code GY,i have a haynes manual from south africa for my citigolf,all parts are the same for the 1.5 uk cars,well thats the parts i use on mine  :wink:  tomo320 has a citigolf too.
Bert

Oh and put a uk thermostat in too  8O
Bert

Hi Bert, yes it's the one off ebay!

Thanks for the tips! - i got loads of questions, but i'll ask them when i come to them.

talk soon!

Hi Bert, i am trying to get a haynes manual off ebay, but which one do i go for, the blue one cobers the 1093cc, 1273cc engines and the green one covers - 1093cc 1457cc and 1471cc and 1588cc engines.

I am assuming that my engine is the 1273cc?

Cheers

No bert,neither of them,the haynes manual is printed in yeovil somerset and shipped to south africa,ring haynes direct, 3463 is the number of the manual to ask for.
Take it easy.
Bert

so there is a SA haynes manual then?

what's the difference?

Hi There
I am a S A Based Mk1 owner
there are 2 manuals available from haynes
the light blue covered one is no good for
you ask them for the one with the SA Flag
on the cover. It should have all the info  you need

Thanks taz10

Hi guyz, i got an email back saying that 3463 manual does not exist?

Can anyone give me more information on this manual? maybe a pdf available somewhere?

Thanks

Finally i am going to be doing a service next week (been sooo busy)

Ok, i have failed to get a manual, so i am just going to do a basic service, Bert - you mentioned that the parts for the engine are the same for the 1.5 uk cars, is this a 1.5 mK2 or mK1?

It's just i just want to pop down gsf and get the filters, plugs etc without any hassle

Also what engine oil do you reccomend on this engine, one of the Synta's?

Thanks

Ok thanks to tomo i have got all the parts i need for this service, it should be easy enough hopefully.

Being cheeky here, but i don't suppose some one who has the SA citi Haynes manual could lend it to me? I could photo copy it for the service i need to do and then send it back, i'd cover all postage and insurance on it and a few quid extra for the hassle!

Pleasae pm me if you would be kind enough to lend it.

Thansk in advanced