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Engine & Gearbox / Knock sensor on early Type 19
Hi All,

Does anyone know if the early Type 19's (1984 A reg specifically), have a knock sensor(s)?

I'm pretty certain the Digifant models do, but not too sure about the K-Jet.

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Members' Cars / Re: 1984 GTi with GTI engineering
Managed to bypass the rain today and change the radiator, metal coolant pipe and coolant hoses. Everything was running a bit hot and even the radiator fan housing would burn if touched. I tried changing the thermostat a while back but that made no difference. After the job today I think I've cracked it. The metal coolant pipe had severely corroded in several places (see pics) which has probably gone on to clog the fins of the radiator. Gave it a run out and everything seems to have cooled down and the fan isn't constantly kicking in now.

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Members' Cars / Re: 1984 GTi with GTI engineering
Absolutely, I won't rush into anything just yet. I'll keep my eyes peeled for when the right set come along and definitely put it up on the chat for some group consensus and wisdom before making any purchases.
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Members' Cars / Re: 1984 GTi with GTI engineering
Eddypeck, I think I agree with you. I have just seen some nice Zender sports on eBay, I think they would do the car much more justice and would be in keeping with the whole GTiE upgrades. They're a good old price mind, but seem to be in lovely condition.
 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284412444245?hash=item42384d7e55:g:lSAAAOSwi~dhGoPw.

Thanks L90E, that is some classic documentation from the GTiE group, and I can't believe you even have info about the steering wheel. This has really made my day! Thanks everyone   ;D  

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Members' Cars / 1984 GTi with GTI engineering
Hi All,

As promised, here are some pictures of my 1984 alpine white Golf GTi with Plus-pac tuning from GTI Engineering. I bought the car in 2016 and the owner before me was in the process of fully restoring it. He had done a pretty decent job respraying it in its original colour and he had also rebuilt the gear box with new clutch and timing belt replacement.

In my time I have added / replaced / carried out:

Water pump
Oil pump
Full ST sports suspension lowering springs and dampers
Refurbished tear drop alloys
Porsche script door handles
Auxiliary air valve (AAV)
Starter motor
Votex steering wheel and centre console
Rear disc callipers
Underside waxyoyl

There is still plenty to do but it isn't too bad condition and is lots of fun to drive especially after 4000 rpm. Ideally, I'll get it on a rolling road and see if its managed to keep most of its horses over the last 37 years.
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Next jobs will be some VDO gages, a cassette radio and a full replacement of the cooling system.

Regarding style and spec, I am not too sure how to move forward. The fact that the engine was tinkered with very early on its life means it will never be truly original, so maybe just keeping it clean and subtle is a good way to go for now - but if anybody has any suggestions and thoughts on would I could potentially do to make it even better would be great  :D













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New Members Say Hi! / Re: been away for a while member
Thanks for the welcome Monkey!

And Eddypeck that's a brilliant story, you had me smiling all the time I was reading it. As you say, it sounds like there isn't too much to worry about unless I hit it hard and give the gear box some unsolicited affection!

It must of been brilliant back in the 80s and 90s with all these hot hatches about - I can't believe that even the police were in Mk3 VR6s! awesome  8)

I am away working at the moment, but as promised as soon as I am home I will get some pics uploaded.


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New Members Say Hi! / Re: been away for a while member
Thanks for the welcome scs!

And thanks for the link Eddypeck, this is perfect. Even though the car may have only come with the engine upgrade and none of the ancillary extras, I still want to try and locate some of the little details offered by GTI engineering at the time. Its probably a tall order but I'll give it a try.

Ahh nice, what did you make of the uprated engine? maintenance or overall wise, is there anything I may need to look out for in the long run?
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New Members Say Hi! / been away for a while member
Hi All,

It has been a three or four years since I last posted on here. Back then I had 1.6 driver but then I sold it, and replaced it with a 1984 alpine white Golf GTI with GTI engineering Plus Pac tuning.

When I got it it wouldn't start which turned out to be defective AAV. I have done a good amount of work on her over the last couple of years and I'm looking to continue brining her up to spec.

I will get some pics uploaded very soon and make the effort to start documenting the work being carried out.

Ive managed to collate some info on the GTI engineering company but if anyone knows of what wheels may have been offered with the GTI engineering package upgrade extras that would be great.

Anyway its great to be back and after so long away this is pretty much my re-introduction so a big hello to everyone!

Cheers

Will

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Mk2 Parts Wanted / Front and rear small bumper
I have an early 84 Golf GTI and but it has the red strip bumpers on. Obviously this is period incorrect and they should be all black :o .

Does anyone have any small all black bumpers (front and rear), or would potentially want to swap for a pair a red strip ones?

Thanks  :)