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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by ORCoaster on April 27, 2024, 09:32:41 pm »If the gear catches on the edge, it can come off and fall in the tranny.
Murphy's law says..... It falls in. So go slow and put a bright light on the work area. There is nothing worse than not being able to see the problem and then doing what you didn't care to do.
Murphy's law says..... It falls in. So go slow and put a bright light on the work area. There is nothing worse than not being able to see the problem and then doing what you didn't care to do.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by fatmobile on April 27, 2024, 12:40:47 pm » That does sound good.
Belt is riding down the center of the sprocket.
On the speedometer removal:
There is a metal lip, kind of a bucket, that slides into the trany
you might have to get a little screwdriver under it, between it and the trany,
from the firewall side.
And be real careful pulling it out.
If the gear catches on the edge, it can come off and fall in the trany.
Belt is riding down the center of the sprocket.
On the speedometer removal:
There is a metal lip, kind of a bucket, that slides into the trany
you might have to get a little screwdriver under it, between it and the trany,
from the firewall side.
And be real careful pulling it out.
If the gear catches on the edge, it can come off and fall in the trany.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by oblique on April 27, 2024, 08:20:07 am »I do hope the transmission might be a later one but we will fond out soon enough. I managed to get the clutch unstuck and rock the car in gear from where she sits...so far so good. What I couldnt do though is pull the speedo cable out of the housing to check fluid level...its a different style than I've seen with a rubber grommet in the housing instead of a gasket.
Here's a short video of the first start after quite a bit of cranking.
https://youtube.com/shorts/s_13NRlyCNI?si=bSbzHLJsMCiAQW2_
On a down note, the front driver's pinch seam folded in a good bit when I was jacking it. Not particularly fantastic.
Otherwise I think she will drive fine...even the alternator cleaned up.
Here's a short video of the first start after quite a bit of cranking.
https://youtube.com/shorts/s_13NRlyCNI?si=bSbzHLJsMCiAQW2_
On a down note, the front driver's pinch seam folded in a good bit when I was jacking it. Not particularly fantastic.
Otherwise I think she will drive fine...even the alternator cleaned up.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by fatmobile on April 26, 2024, 11:19:40 pm » Being early like that, it probably does have the GC 4-speed.
Because the 1.5 ran at a higher RPM due to the shorter stroke.
A GP or GL is way better on the highway.
Because the 1.5 ran at a higher RPM due to the shorter stroke.
A GP or GL is way better on the highway.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by Dennis Froelich on April 26, 2024, 09:14:49 am »Glad you picked it up!! Should be a fun project!!
Every body part that you need is available to repair the rust.
Check out Heritage Parts Centre in the UK.
Every body part that you need is available to repair the rust.
Check out Heritage Parts Centre in the UK.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by RustyCaddy on April 26, 2024, 02:40:19 am »Here is a floor piece on ebay, not mine or anyone i know:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334162646396
The GC 4speeds are pretty limiting at HWY speeds but a GP works pretty well and has a final ratio similar to a FF 5 speed without feeling like your constantly shifting.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334162646396
The GC 4speeds are pretty limiting at HWY speeds but a GP works pretty well and has a final ratio similar to a FF 5 speed without feeling like your constantly shifting.
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User's ride Wall / Re: Black 85 Golf 2 door
« Last post by srgtlord on April 25, 2024, 10:58:24 pm »The Golf definitely does not get driven as much as it used to anymore. At this point there is a bunch of little things that need attention
-rot around the wheel wells
-the main coolant metal pipe needs replacement
-the paint is sad
-rot in the spare wheel well needs to be addressed
- the axles need replacing after 100k and vibrate something awful after a few minutes
On a positive note it still starts up after sitting for months on end. Not in terrible condition for a car built in December of 1984 and has over 400k miles. There are no vw mk2's left in this area so Ill keep patching the rust and continue driving the beast
-rot around the wheel wells
-the main coolant metal pipe needs replacement
-the paint is sad
-rot in the spare wheel well needs to be addressed
- the axles need replacing after 100k and vibrate something awful after a few minutes
On a positive note it still starts up after sitting for months on end. Not in terrible condition for a car built in December of 1984 and has over 400k miles. There are no vw mk2's left in this area so Ill keep patching the rust and continue driving the beast
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by ORCoaster on April 25, 2024, 10:55:06 pm »I know how to put a tach in that MK1. Send me a PM and we can work something out.
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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?
« Last post by oblique on April 25, 2024, 10:24:24 pm »Well i bought the car for 2kCAD.
Its a 1 owner bunny that's been maintained...mostly. the CK was said to have been rebuilt and it looks it...cam looks fresh.
So far ive installed rebuilt injectors and pump, and managed to slip on a new TB before getting rained out. Found a 40mm WP and sandblasted the pulleys...all looks good.
Removed massive mouse house from intake plenum and added genuine BOSCH air filter..oh yes.
I don't know whats in the tank...what's a reliable way of driving the car with a bottle for a few hundred miles?
Anyone have rabbit floor pans?
Car is a Diesel 'L' edition...that mean I will just be hunting for more rare stuff?
What does a 4spd do on the highway...not that I have a tach..
Its a 1 owner bunny that's been maintained...mostly. the CK was said to have been rebuilt and it looks it...cam looks fresh.
So far ive installed rebuilt injectors and pump, and managed to slip on a new TB before getting rained out. Found a 40mm WP and sandblasted the pulleys...all looks good.
Removed massive mouse house from intake plenum and added genuine BOSCH air filter..oh yes.
I don't know whats in the tank...what's a reliable way of driving the car with a bottle for a few hundred miles?
Anyone have rabbit floor pans?
Car is a Diesel 'L' edition...that mean I will just be hunting for more rare stuff?
What does a 4spd do on the highway...not that I have a tach..
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