I honestly think it used to be a manual at some point. The moulding around the gear shift seems like it was cut by hand. Tenth owner so who knows
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- 29 Sep 2021, 17:52
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: How long does it take coolant to work it's way into the system?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 331
- 29 Sep 2021, 15:28
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: How long does it take coolant to work it's way into the system?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 331
How long does it take coolant to work it's way into the system?
Hello, I have a diesel auto 85. Recently, in an effort to fix some overheating, I went to check on my thermostat, and from what I can tell - there isn't one installed. My guess is the PO just removed it and left it out because it was faulty. I have one on order, but anyway, on to my point. Durin...
- 25 Aug 2021, 10:00
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Source for these plastic clips?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2724
Re: Source for these plastic clips?
Got mine from flea bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK1-TRANSPORTER-T25-GRILLE-TRIM-CLIPS-FRONT-FIXING-FASTENERS-RABBIT-/400696379846?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=[url=tel:710-127635-2958-0]710-127635-2958-0[/url] Thanks, just ordered from there. Cheaper ...
- 18 Aug 2021, 10:34
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Source for these plastic clips?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2724
Re: Source for these plastic clips?
Got mine from flea bay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK1-TRANSPORTER-T25-GRILLE-TRIM-CLIPS-FRONT-FIXING-FASTENERS-RABBIT-/400696379846?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=[url=tel:710-127635-2958-0]710-127635-2958-0[/url] Thanks, just ordered from there. Cheaper ...
- 17 Aug 2021, 18:41
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1557
Re: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
diabolov wrote: ↑17 Aug 2021, 06:56 https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=18751
Hi Bill,
Take a look at the post above, should give you a good read. I believe the paint of choice is Rustoleum.
M
That thread was definitely an inspiration! Now I just need to source paint.
- 17 Aug 2021, 18:39
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1557
Re: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑17 Aug 2021, 13:11 2 Rustoleum distributors in Reykjavik. ( If going down that route)
Yeah, unfortunately they both only stock a few primary colors and don't tint
- 17 Aug 2021, 18:38
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Source for these plastic clips?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2724
Source for these plastic clips?
Hi There, I'm looking to find these clips for the lower grill on my '85. I thought I had found some on heritage parts centre but they ended up being about half the size of what I needed. Does anyone know where I can get these? I had also thought to just put nuts behind them, but the clearance in ...
- 16 Aug 2021, 20:52
- Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
- Topic: Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1557
Paint brands to use in the UK/EU?
Greetings folks, I am an American expat, living in Iceland. Most of the parts I order tend to be from the UK or Germany, and while there is a ton of great information about what brands of paint to DIY paint your car with back on the US forums, I just don't find any of the same things here. For the...