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by blakey
Sat Dec 30, 2017 9:38 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 6952

Re: Second Coming...

Well, maybe not so lucky..... I sorted a few bits out over the last couple of days, so quite pleased. However, yesterday in an effort to stop my rear view mirror from rattling, I snapped the stalk. That was bad enough, but today whilst still trying to remove the base to repair it, I cracked the wind...
by blakey
Fri Dec 29, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 6952

Re: Second Coming...

In the years mine was off the road, I think it has been stored both inside and out at times. It is solid with no welding having been done or required, the springs and dampers have surface rust on them, but bizarrely the bushes are all in good condition - I was actually quite amazed how it drives, as...
by blakey
Thu Dec 28, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 6952

Re: Second Coming...

Thanks gents :) I like the colour too, it definitely needs a polish, it's Sapphire Metallic with the Dove Grey interior, which is also pretty good but needs a good clean. Re the bumpers - the front has been replaced, originally black and looks to have had headlamp washers fitted. The rear still has ...
by blakey
Wed Dec 27, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: Second Coming...
Replies: 24
Views: 6952

Second Coming...

So glad to be back in a Mk2 Scirocco! I'd better introduce myself, and my Scirocco. I'm Mark, a life long VW enthusiast, both air and water cooled, and live on the Derby/Notts border. A few years back I owned an '88 GTX in Pewter Grey, after I sold it the regret sunk in pretty quickly, but wasn't in...
by blakey
Sun Dec 04, 2011 11:08 pm
Forum: Mk2 Scirocco
Topic: GSF MK2 Power steering rack?!
Replies: 3
Views: 2206

Re: GSF MK2 Power steering rack?!

I googled the part number and it lists a thread on the ClubGTI forum about a Mk2 Golf rack.

If you search on the GSF website for a Mk2 Golf, it also points to the same part number so it must be an error.
by blakey
Thu Oct 27, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Running temperature, coolant and 'stat.
Replies: 20
Views: 6263

Re: Running temperature, coolant and 'stat.

Hi,
Did you ever solve this problem, my GTX has very similar symptoms.