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Bodywork & Paintwork / Door Opening Issues
Last post by Martin109 -
My 1990 H-reg Driver (1.6 petrol) has had an issues with the front doors being sticky and difficult to open.

Some time ago I replaced both the handles and this seemed to improve things, but the issue has started up again, and my mechanic says it's the 35-year-old locking mechanisms, not the handles, that are the problem, and recommends replacement.

I ordered these:
 
"DOOR LOCK FEBI BILSTEIN 17016 A NEW OE REPLACEMENT
Price: £17.46
Item ID: 276848191418
Order number: 04-12862-49358
Seller: mas-motorstore

DOOR LOCK 17018 FEBI BILSTEIN NEW OE REPLACEMENT
Price: £16.65
Item ID: 176890164583
Order number: 04-12862-49359
Seller: ams-carparts "

Looks like the same German seller, who advised that they are not the right parts (ie front L & R), and is not able to advise what I should get.

Other sources seem to offer parts that are correct for vehicles up to and including 1989, but mine's 1990.  It seems strange that it's proving challenging to obtain parts for a less old vehicle but easier for an older vehicle.

Where would you go to get these parts new?
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Engine & Gearbox / Re: Various Advisories from Mechanic
Last post by Keekster64 -
Quote from: Martin109 on
While these don't all come under the heading 'Engine & Gearbox', I hope you'll be OK with me listing them here.  The vehicle is a 1990 Mk2 Driver (1.6 petrol).

My mechanic's advisories state:

1. Dipstick tube broken
2. Coolant flange on head has small leak
3. Slight leak from gearbox
4. Play in both front top mounts

What is involved in remedying these issues, so that I can plan ahead for mechanic time if necessary, being very much of a newbie with mechanics etc?
1.  Metal tube or plastic?  You can get the plastic piece online from many suppliers.  The metal tube is unlikely to break
2.  Will need a fresh seal/o ring.  Easy fix, but will need to drain the coolant a bit first
3. depends where its leaking from, if its only slight I'd ignore it.
4.  They always have some play when the weight is off the suspension.  Not expensive to replace but I'd only do it if they are really worn out, and its not just the usual bit of play, otherwise changing them wont make any difference.


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Engine & Gearbox / Various Advisories from Mechanic
Last post by Martin109 -
While these don't all come under the heading 'Engine & Gearbox', I hope you'll be OK with me listing them here.  The vehicle is a 1990 Mk2 Driver (1.6 petrol).

My mechanic's advisories state:

1. Dipstick tube broken
2. Coolant flange on head has small leak
3. Slight leak from gearbox
4. Play in both front top mounts

What is involved in remedying these issues, so that I can plan ahead for mechanic time if necessary, being very much of a newbie with mechanics etc?
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New Members Say Hi! / Re: Hi
Last post by scs -
Hi welcome to the forum. Club membership is available through the club shop. You will find it in other merchandise.

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New Members Say Hi! / Hi
Last post by Kally -
Hey im Kally I own a few Vws , golf Gti mk2 16v owned for 28yrs, Golf mk2 Rallye owned for 18yrs, vw Tiguan daily and just bought a Scirocco Scala last year for my son. How do I pay for membership? Thanks