Spotted a red Mk2 GT this morning in Kennington, South London, either an E or F reg. It looked tidy.

Covered the inside wheel well with waxoyl today, looks like shit but hopefully it'll keep the tinworm at bay. While I was in the boot I noticed a small puddle, traced it back to the rear light and found another bodge. Some sort of sticky, gunky crap that obviously doesn't work as it's still leaking...

Try looking around for Bilstein B4's, these are a direct replacement for OE shocks and are the dogs bollox, and perfect if you ever want to uprate the springs to something like Eibach! I have these and Eibach springs on my Storm and they are faultless. Ring these people up, they were selling the B4'...

What Ben said, especially the subject of weight!

Covered the inside wheel well with waxoyl today, looks like shit but hopefully it'll keep the tinworm at bay. While I was in the boot I noticed a small puddle, traced it back to the rear light and found another bodge. Some sort of sticky, gunky crap that obviously doesn't work as it's still leaking...

Check your fan fuse first, if okay then the thermo switch. Water pump working? I know it is like sucking eggs but do you have enough coolant (and the right type G11)?

Do you do work in London Jake? I am moving soon to West London, and will need some decorating doing as it is a job I hate!

That is looking really good, top work mate.

The brown is indeed earth, the main red cable will be permanent live (run a multi-meter across it) and the red spur from that live will be for a radio that required a switched live. The blue and white cable looks more blue and grey, if that is the case it is the illumination (not required on modern ...

Helious blue GT2 in Harlow, Essex on Saturday.

If part number 20, then 40mm.

http://www.vagcat.com/epc/cat/vw/COR/1987/13/50/180311/

Sounds like tar, try some brake cleaner but don't leave it on too long!

Yes, that is the correct part number for the seal cord. It can be used for all sorts of applications, the rear lights, door membranes, holding carpet down etc etc. I don't remember there being any sealant on the rear spoiler on both of my cars when I removed them to clean the glass! Don't overlook t...

Shame it isn't an easy fix then! Could be the stalk shorting out?

You may not be aware but the cars came with parking lights, with the ignition off if you have the indicator stalk switched to left or right it makes the side and tail lights come on that side.
Hopefully it's this.