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MK2 Golf Stories
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Приєднався 8 сер 2020
Join me on my journey with my two MK2 VW Golfs, one a 1988 16v GTI and the other a 1990 GTD from Germany bought as a non runner.
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Leaky injectors?! And other updates on the MK2 Golf GTI
We have been doing a bit of work on the mk2 GTI and while looking at it we discovered that we have what looks like leaky injectors. So we will have a look at those and show you the other jobs we have done.
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Installing a NEW set of locks on my MK2 Golf
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So the door handle broke on my MK2 Golf and the kind people at Heritage Parts (@driveheritage ) sent me a new set of locks to install. Thanks guys! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:55 - What's in the Box 01:38 - What broke 02:17 - Installing new handles 04:39 - Removing old handles 05:26 - Boot lock replacement 08:05 - Outro Buy the lock set here: www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/191898081f-door-handle...
We're not mechanics, we rebuilt the engine in our 16v MK2 Golf, will it start?
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Today is the day it has all been leading up to, we try and start the engine our of our MK2 Golf GTI which we rebuilt ourselves, one of us is an IT Techie, the other a retired builder, WE ARE NOT MECHANICS...... In this Video: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Gearbox Oil fill 02:00 - Engine Turn over for the 1st Time 02:37 - Clutch Pedal not returning 04:08 - New HT Leads 05:27 - Spark Plugs 06:27 - The Bi...
I Finally Assembled the Engine in my MK2 Golf GTI 16V
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At last, I have got to finish the assembly of the engine in my 16V MK2 Golf. There is a lot to cover in this video so if you are looking for a specific task then look at the time stamps below. If you are enjoying my channel or videos, please consider looking at the links below. Buy sweet MK2 Merch here: linktr.ee/mk2golfstories www.buymeacoffee.com/mk2golfstod www.patreon.com/mk2golfstories ins...
Installing a 4 Branch Manifold in my MK2 Golf GTI
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Watch us remove the old cast iron manifold and install this new stainless steel 4 branch Manifold in my MK2 Golf GTI. If you are enjoying my channel or videos, please consider looking at the links below. Buy sweet MK2 Merch here: linktr.ee/mk2golfstories www.buymeacoffee.com/mk2golfstod www.patreon.com/mk2golfstories mk2golfstories Mk2GolfStories Holts Firegum Exhaust...
Installing the rebuilt 16v KR Engine in my MK2 Golf GTI
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Its time to install our rebuilt engine back in to my 1990 VW Golf GTI. If you are enjoying my channel or videos, please consider looking at the links below. Buy sweet MK2 Merch here: linktr.ee/mk2golfstories www.buymeacoffee.com/mk2golfstod www.patreon.com/mk2golfstories mk2golfstories Mk2GolfStories Get Manuals online from Emanuals: tinyurl.com/Emanuals MK2 Golf GTI ...
MK2 Golf GTI 16v Engine Rebuild PT8 - Installing Pressure Plate, Clutch, Flywheel and Gearbox
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Here we are, part 8 of the Engine Rebuild on my 16v MK2 Golf, in this video we install a new pressure plate and clutch as well as the Flywheel and gearbox before we get ready to install it all back in the car! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Since the last video 01:04 - Pressure Plate 07:02 - Clutch and Flywheel 09:24 - Gearbox 12:06 - Starter Motor 14:14 - Outro If you are enjoying my channel ...
MK2 Golf 16v Engine Rebuild PT7 - Installing Head and Belts
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Part 7 of our 16v GTI Engine rebuild, we install the head on the block and install some belts (Cam belt and Auxiliary belt) Chapters in this Video: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Gearbox Shield 00:50 - Installing the Head 07:20 - Water pump Pulley 09:45 - Cam Belt 11:55 - Torquing Sprockets and pulleys 12:58 - Belt covers 18:06 - Coolant Pipe 20:39 - Outro and Summary Torque settings - End Plates - 20nm...
VW Museums vs Factory Tours What's the Best Choice for Car Enthusiasts?
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I have wanted to do the VW Factory tour in Wolfsburg for many years, i finally got to visit the Autostadt in Germany and go to the Museums and do the tour. So the question is, was it worth travelling over 800 miles for? watch this video to find out. #carculture #vwfactory #volkswagen Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Volkswagen Museum, Wolfsburg 07:37 - Volkswagen Factory 08:23 - ZeitHaus Museum ...
Overcoming Engine Tightness After Rebuild
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We rebuilt our engine from our MK2 Golf and found that is was very tight, taking over 100 NM of force to turn if left standing and 30 NM normally. In this video we will tell you why it was tight and what you can do to avoid this problem. If you are enjoying my channel or videos, please consider looking at the links below. Buy sweet MK2 Merch here: linktr.ee/mk2golfstories www.buymeacoffee.com/m...
16v MK2 Golf Engine Block Rebuild - Engine Refurb PT6
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Continuing the rebuild of the engine from my 1990 MK2 Golf GTI after it had been re-bored and re-honed, in this video i rebuild the engine block or bottom end with new pistons, a new Oil pump and new water pump and new end seals. Torque settings below Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Cleaning and degreasing block 03:23 - Painting engine block 06:00 - Piston oil spray nozzles 08:48 - Intermediate...
How to replace the Micro-switch on a MK2 Golf GTI
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How to replace the Micro-switch on a MK2 Golf GTI
MK2 Golf 16V GTI Head Rebuild - Engine Refurb PT5
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MK2 Golf 16V GTI Head Rebuild - Engine Refurb PT5
Painting an Inlet Manifold at Home - MK2 Golf GTI Engine Refurb PT4
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Painting an Inlet Manifold at Home - MK2 Golf GTI Engine Refurb PT4
Putting New Pistons on Conods - MK2 Golf GTI 16V - Engine Refurb PT3:
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Putting New Pistons on Conods - MK2 Golf GTI 16V - Engine Refurb PT3:
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MK2 Golf GTI, 020 Gearbox Refurbishment PT2 - Push rod & Main Seal
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MK2 Golf GTI, 020 Gearbox Refurbishment PT2 - Push rod & Main Seal
Tackling an Oil Leak on a MK2 Golf GTD
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Tackling an Oil Leak on a MK2 Golf GTD
MK2 Golf GTD - No Fuel to Fuel Pump!!
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MK2 Golf GTD - No Fuel to Fuel Pump!!
MK2 Golf GTI, 020 Gearbox Refurbishment & Cleaning PT1
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MK2 Golf GTI, 020 Gearbox Refurbishment & Cleaning PT1
MK2 Golf Engine Refurb PT2 - Cylinder Bores and Head dismantle.
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MK2 Golf Engine Refurb PT2 - Cylinder Bores and Head dismantle.
It's Time For New Seats! (For the MK2 Golf GTD)
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It's Time For New Seats! (For the MK2 Golf GTD)
MK2 Golf (GTI) Engine Refurb - PT1: Engine Strip-down
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MK2 Golf (GTI) Engine Refurb - PT1: Engine Strip-down
Tidying up and Painting the Engine Bay - MK2 Golf GTI
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Tidying up and Painting the Engine Bay - MK2 Golf GTI
You'll Never Guess What Stopped this Engine from Turning - MK2 Golf GTI
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You'll Never Guess What Stopped this Engine from Turning - MK2 Golf GTI
Your bonnet catch should be under your slam panel not sitting on top 👍🏻
Hmmmm I thought it didn’t look right! The last one was above it to! But thanks I’ll swap that over
Why are the injectors leaking mate?
Just think they’re fucked mate. Apparently they can go and stick Open
Maybe the yellow black wire is for the electrical windows? dunno if you got those
Oh it could be! It was supposed to have them, it has the regulators and I’ve bought the wiring from the centre console
I think the black and yellows are spare switched lives. Check with circuit tester and ignition on. For accessories such as heated seats etc?
Ahhh interesting! Will give that a go, cheers
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Thanks for this. The manual skimming was particularly interesting, and I fancy doing that myself when I pull the head next year. So the question I have is, what were the grades of sandpaper you uses, cause I noticed you used two, but I was a bit unclear what you used? (your old man mumbled) and did you glue them to the board?
@@Aircooledflat4bug hi mate Started with 120 then to 320 I think Yes they were glued to a piece of board
I have EXACTLY the same problem on my boot lock mechanism. Its utter garbage quality and i regret tossing away the original one. How did you solve it with the plastic slipping?
I haven’t fixed it yet. I’m going to take a look when I have a bit of time and will post a video on it. I can’t see any difference between this and the original though so it makes no sense.
i really wonder what is the quality of those locks and handles
They seem alright, put some on my other golf a couple of years ago. But time will tell. They feel okay though
Used the same brand / set on my 5 door and for the price they worked well compared to the ones where the levers had stopped moving enough.
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Well done You are both legends
@@toninocuma6010 haha aw thanks mate!!
Quick question as I’m redoing my engine: did you use new Conrod bolts? I can’t find suitable replacements. If you kept the originals what did you torque them up to? Cheers
@@MatthewCoxall-d4s hiya pal No didn’t use new rod bolts. Torqued then to 30NM Video here - ua-cam.com/video/-QFCYYxPD6w/v-deo.htmlsi=E9QkjOjK9s7rnWy6 Hope it helps
Did you get new rod bolts? I had a real hard time getting some a few months back, freezed them and heated the con rod then use the cap and nut to wing them in. Been known to fail if reused as they are torque to yield.
@@ForSunday oh really?! We didn’t get new ones no, the guy at the head shop said we wouldn’t need them though…
Nice work. Keep up the vids. 🍻 🇨🇦
@@Anthonyhancock71 thanks mate! Don’t worry I will do! Lots to do and lots planned for this car
Best thing ever when it's starts good lads
@@robmeneice5060 thanks mate!!! Well chuffed!
Nice one. Very pleased for you. I’m about to put mine back together. Did you use the starter without spark to prime for oil pressure?
@@MatthewCoxall-d4s thanks mate! We turned it over on the starter without plugs to make sure everything had a good coating of oil before starting. Not sure if it helps with oil pressure or not. Would make sense if it did
Well done mate-Great job!!👍
@ cheers dude!!
Happy to see it running ! 😎 Its nice that you are fixing cars with your dad, he seems enjoying it :)
Thanks buddy! He is, it eps him busy which is what he needs
Well done ! Great result
Thanks buddy! Still cant believe it!
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Hell yeaaaa they do, even when they're broken!
Looking so good !! Chasing coolant leaks and wiring colours on a KR is absolute peak classic ownership old rubjohnny got me through on the forums for wiring !
@@wsmallridge thanks dude! haha for real! Think all the wiring is correct, found a few bits on a forum. Rubjonny is a legend though isn’t he!! Got his 16v set up doc, so once it’s running will go through that
@ that set up doc is amazing what’s incredible is how a KR will run even with lots of bits wired wrong but how much better it is when it’s right. For the coolant leaks I found that a pressure tester was super helpful just leave under pressure and find the drip so much easier then doing it when everything is piping hot.
@ ohhh where do you get those from got any links, would be so much better, deffo prefer not to risk over heating the engine too lol. Yeh that and the CO set up doc are gold!
@@MK2GolfStories not sure if UA-cam rules lets me post links as last reply didn’t post but basically got a set from the jungle website about 35 squid all of the sets seem pretty similar come with loads of coolant cap adapters and a pump with gauge just screw the adapter on your expansion tank and pressurise the system and look for bibles and drips.
@ ah brilliant! I’ll have a look on there then! Is this the type of thing? amzn.to/4fBJ11a Thanks dude
great car and family as well
@@ricardopontes9373 aw that’s nice, thanks buddy
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On its way now
@@robmeneice5060 getting there mate!!
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You might want to wrap it in heat wrap to keep the engine bay temperatures down and also make it sound a bit less `raspy`.
Yeah just got some, will be doing that at the weekend. try and keep as much hear out of the engine bay as possible
might sound daft, but I’ve been thinking about it. To help the loom in the long run, less heat under there. Surely the less brittle the wiring will become. Or to help just prolong it’s life Plus other benefits of a cooler engine bay
@ yeah mate 100% Gunna be wrapping it once I’ve finished assembling the engine. Less heat the better for sure
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Useful for seeing how to remove this type of trim too! Looks same as my 2015 VW Passat that I suspect is getting dirty start/stop switch contacts. Many thanks for posting :-)
No worries matie! Glad it was of use!
Thanks for uploading, got around changing my thermostat this afternoon. Gave me useful information! However i still would like to have seen you bleeding the coolant system 😎
@@RavensVFX had major problems with the coolant system on the diesel, we did film it but it didn’t work, turns out we had a blown head gasket! Will be doing that on a video soon though, but I guess you’ve no need for it now xD. Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching & commenting!
@ that sucks, good luck with fixing that! Are you planning on uploading that repair too?
@well not on the diesel, but I’ve just rebuilt the engine in my 16v, so will be uploading it as part of that in a couple of weeks
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Great series. Working on the same engine currently. Your dad is a legend, make sure you tell him that!
@@Luke-i5d thanks mate! Haha yeh I do, after we’ve finished bickering at each other and all the tools are away I tell him! What you doing with your engine?
Great progress, as you know I hate when a dubber has been in there messing with the wiring. I managed to get my door membrane in today. Another great dubbers trait, removing important things
@@mintysgt thanks buddy, it’s great to see it slowly come together! Yeah fuckin dubbers, removing important things and wiring things in to bits they shouldn’t be! Might have to get a new loom for the front ….. Great to hear you’re making more progress too
@@MK2GolfStories hate to say it. But if you can get a complete loom. That a dubber hasn’t touched. Your really improve your chances Ok not wiring loom related. But I realised today. That my car is not a factory power steering model, that’s the issue trying to to fix an issue thats not even related to factory fitted parts. Fuckin dubbers. I want a Ford next lol
Oh so somone has added PAS to it? Had it been dubbered? Lol Can you get looms just for the front do you know? A Ford…. Don’t swear on my channel please 😅
@@MK2GolfStories I really think the car has had a vr6 conversion in the pass, sub frame and vr6 set up on the front end. An quite possibly hence the power steering parts. I only noticed as the header tank in the wrong place. Did a double take when I see it. Looked closer some dreadful bracket work. As for looms, well, don’t know about new ones. But dubstock or mk2spares must have a decent one of a car they would have stripped. Nothing wrong with repairing what you got. Personally I’d rather work with a stick loom then one that’s been spliced. Just depends what finish your after. Yh a Ford 😂😂
@@mintysgt yeah for sure mate, i just not very good with electonics, so not knowing where things go and replacing it all is a bit daunting
thanksssssssss man
@@adrian-gd1xq no worries dude
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Nice video! New Golf owner here. Which one is the fog light, and how do I turn it on? My car came without a instruction book..
Hello and welcome to the club. The rear fog lights are the innermost bottom lights on the cluster, they're turned on by one of the switches on the dashboard
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Great video, will be undertaking the same engine strip next year, and these videos have and will be a great help. You got lots done.
Ah glad you're finding them useful mate! We will see how well i have actually done though when its back in the car and we try and star her up! :D
Lovin the videos mate!!👍
@@alan944b cheers mate!
4K? Sounds a lot
That’s average price for an “average” 16v golf gti in OK condition (a fair bit of body rust, oil leaks etc), this sadly had more issues than I was lead to believe. My old 16v golf got written off and was valued at £14k
What year is your golf? Mines a 91 16v and Halfords recommended me green?
@@ozzodaozzie1165 this one was a 1989 16v Use this site for checking what to use (although can’t remember if I did) I think I went off what the manual said www.opieoils.co.uk/f/102203/10994/1988/power-steering-fluid.aspx
Maybe a silly question,but did you replace the diesel filter as these can accumulate water over time,just a thought yeah.
Hiya @@daveshipman2677 , do you mean yeh diesel filter in the front of the car? If so then yeah!
I only have water in the back seats, where can it get in, can you help me?
Hi, is it in the footrwell in front of the rear seats? If so it could be your door seals or the sunroof
@@MK2GolfStories yes in the foot area in the sunroof it is not I'll check the door seals, thanks
@@duartemelo7273 no problem, check the boot seal and sunroof too
@@MK2GolfStories okey
Let me know how you get on
If anyone is having these problems on diesel check you stop fuel solenoid on your injection pump car was having hard start problems then wouldn’t run at all it was the coil burn up in the solenoid replaced it and it fired right up
@@batmansk93 thanks for the comment mate, hopefully that helps someone
What’s the oil on the head bolts for? Didn’t know you had to oil them. Would that not make them undo?
You know what mate that’s a very valid question. It was my dads suggestion and I cang remember why he said to do it… You’ve got me questioning it now…
@@MatthewCoxall-d4s just been reading up on it and Lubrication helps the threads and washer tighten consistently to the required force. This ensures the head gasket is properly loaded and a good seal is created.
Some bolts can be spec'd as a wet torque which makes them more accurate, there okay for head bolts but applying of thinner low yield bolts can course snap event
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Do I need to disconnect the battery or anything before touching/poking around the wires? haha new to this.. did you upload a vid of how you did it?
@@declanb1928 nah you don’t need to disconnect the battery as you’re only unplugging / plugging in a switch. It will be fine
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Hi. How did you solved this problem? I have the same issue with the fan, I think the hot water does not circle to the radiator
@@natanaelmoran3861 I’m getting water to the radiator now, if you’re not it could be a stuck thermostat (I have a video on replacing that) or an air lock in the system, so try bleeding it
Hi. How did you solved that issue? I'm having the same problem with the fan.
@@natanaelmoran3861 I haven’t actually manage to get the fan working yet!
Hey please help how to align text when the back is a little lowered
@@duartemelo7273 hi mate, thanks for the question. I’m not sure what you mean though