3200GT. Newbie from Bahrain

[zeesh]

Unfortunately cars don’t respond well to doing nothing for years! Apart from the Maserati I’ve an early Mk 1 Golf that my eldest daughter had as her first car that hasn’t been used for quite a few years - got started occasionally (but certainly not in last 5 years) until a few months back when it went for a bare metal respray. Since then I seem to consistently be fixing lots of minor issues - mostly electrical caused by bad earth, dry joints etc. I’m down to last few now - fuel and temperature gauge not working plus what sounds a noisy water pump.

Yeah I made the mistake yet again to not start the car for an extended period of time. The electronics take the brunt of it. My window switches dont work for days after starting the car after a long time. I need to drive at least 300-400 kms before they decide to start working! I fear bad bushings and dry joints are gonna be next on my list of worries for the car. But I'll keep at it

The Golf is looking great! I wish you all the best!

Z

 

[zeesh]

Zeesh
3 year old oil will be ok to start the car.Propshaft are very expensive £2000 for auto so l would like others have said get car started first and then seek a 2nd opinion from another mechanic.
The first think to try to cure automatic box would be to change the oil and filter this sometimes cures problems.
If you need a suspension actuator look on eBay there are some 2nd hand ones for sale. Also check that you can the inner shaft of the shock absorbers can be turned with your fingers.

The inner shaft can be accessed from the hood? Or do i have to get at it from the wheel well?

An also do I need to drop the transmission pan to get access to the filter or is it the one that screws to the side?

Im going to get onto working on the car this weekend!

Z

 

[zeesh]

Well you need to check the basics.

Fuel pressure? Spark?

Any CEL? (What am I saying? It's a 3200)
As I say. Many experts incoming!

C

So looks like i found the culprit! 2 of my injectors weren't getting power! I'm not entirely sure if this is it. But it's a start. Do these wires snap with time or do I have a rat problem?

And can I get away with connecting these wires or do I need to get new ones?

Z

 

[CatmanV2]

Well that's certainly a place to start!

Not sure if they could snap over time, but I wouldn't be surprised. It gets hot under there.

C

 

[lifes2short]

you got any enemies, sabotage maybe, remember keep your friends close and your enemies closer

 

[Oneball]

The one on the right does look like it’s got teeth marks.

The connectors are a pretty standard Bosch item. You can get new ones and the metal tangs. There’s a little tool that helps removing the tangs for a couple of quid it makes the job easier.

 

[Rex B]

The inner shaft can be accessed from the hood? Or do i have to get at it from the wheel well?

An also do I need to drop the transmission pan to get access to the filter or is it the one that screws to the side?

Im going to get onto working on the car this weekend!

Z

The front suspension actuators can be accessed from under the bonnet, the rears by putting your arms down the side of the petrol tank once you have removed the boot trim.
I would solder the wires back together and put heat shrink over the joint, new connector rubbers are available via eBay.
I am not sure how you access the filter on an auto box as l have a manual, l think it’s by dropping the pan perhaps one of our auto owners can help.

 

[PaulCambio]

Unfortunately cars don’t respond well to doing nothing for years! Apart from the Maserati I’ve an early Mk 1 Golf that my eldest daughter had as her first car that hasn’t been used for quite a few years - got started occasionally (but certainly not in last 5 years) until a few months back when it went for a bare metal respray. Since then I seem to consistently be fixing lots of minor issues - mostly electrical caused by bad earth, dry joints etc. I’m down to last few now - fuel and temperature gauge not working plus what sounds a noisy water pump.

Love a MK1 Golf. I had one up until 3 years ago, and will get another someday. Mark Carter is a great contact for spares (Mark Classic-vw Carter on FB). He helped me with mine over a few years.

 

[Paulrv2]

Love a MK1 Golf. I had one up until 3 years ago, and will get another someday. Mark Carter is a great contact for spares (Mark Classic-vw Carter on FB). He helped me with mine over a few years.

I bought a lot of replacement parts from the UK during the restoration process including quite a few from Mark. Think the car now owes me more than buying a brand new Golf but worth the effort and expense. The early three door Golf seems to be getting very collectable these days.

 

[zeesh]

The one on the right does look like it’s got teeth marks.

The connectors are a pretty standard Bosch item. You can get new ones and the metal tangs. There’s a little tool that helps removing the tangs for a couple of quid it makes the job easier.

Any idea what the part number might be? I checked on Eurospares website but they haven't listed out the part. I only see the injectors there. If they are cheap enough (the connectors lol) I'll prolly replace them all for good measure.

Meanwhile I'll take Rex's advice and solder them together!

 

[zeesh]

I bought a lot of replacement parts from the UK during the restoration process including quite a few from Mark. Think the car now owes me more than buying a brand new Golf but worth the effort and expense. The early three door Golf seems to be getting very collectable these days.

I'd put money on a collectible classic than a newer mass produced Golf any day! I'm just missing the money part lolol

 

[Oneball]

From memory they’re an EV1 plug but don’t quote me on that.

 

[zeesh]

From memory they’re an EV1 plug but don’t quote me on that.

Awesome! Thank you!