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Heating & Cooling / blown head gasket causing coolant issues?
Last post by adman020 -
I have just recently acquired this golf and am trying to fix a coolant issue before I take it on more journeys. I'm thinking it could be the exhaust manifold/gasket or something else before I bother with replacing the head gasket?

  • replaced heater matrix as had steam come inside the car - new matrix installed
  • substantial loss of coolant
  • seems like it's boiling
  • have replaced the black with blue expansion cap
  • white exhaust smoke
  • coolant on top of manifold - is that a common thing?
  • steam/smoke coming from front of engine case (last video)
  • no mayonnaise on filler cap
  • did a dry compression test (right to left)1- 140 (9.82) 2- 120 (8.3) 3- 125 (8.64) 4- 80 (5.5) - (okay this is not great)
  • replaced water pump + new thermostat

I have taken it for hour drives recently but I'm reluctant till I sort these issues out first.

Engine bay
https://youtu.be/iWZqBjWpKjc

Exhaust
https://youtu.be/x6FkjagN15o

Smoke front of block
https://youtu.be/EjMIkSzdccY

Any advice is welcome before I take off the head :)
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Interior, Upholstery & Trim / Seat Rail Cover
Last post by richie2480 -
Hi all, managed to lose one of my seat rail cover pins. Anyone got a part number or know where I can buy them. I did purchase some alternatives but they are too large.

Cheers
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Mk2 Golf Insurance Scheme / Re: New Mk2 Golf Owners Club Insurance scheme
Last post by Eddypeck -
I wanted to add my son to my policy and the club insurer were unable to do it. But I've been with Lancaster previously on a classic policy. They couldn't add a learner to a classic policy but were able to move me to a mainstream policy which he could be added too and it was a better deal than anyone else.
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Shows & Events / Ultimate Dubs 25
Last post by vw-widow -
Ok, so I will be applying for an outdoor Club stand next month.  9 March @ Telford International Centre.

Are there any members interested in going on the stand.  Tickets need to be purchased beforehand.  And I need a picture of your Mk2 along with registration.

Let me know; this is not on the fb group yet.
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Suspension & Steering / Re: Rear Camber Help
Last post by Monkey -
Like Andy says, I'd get it to a sensible tyre place for a 4 wheel alignment.
While there's no adjustment in the rear, you can adjust the fronts to allow for the rear.

If they give you some crazy figures on the rear, then it's time to go fault finding
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Suspension & Steering / Re: Rear Camber Help
Last post by AndyBa -
There isn't any adjustment on the rear axle. I guess checking the rear wheel bearings aren't loose (but wouldn't account for just inner wear) followed by having 4 wheel alignment. The latter should highlight what isn't in spec. You don't want to randomly swap parts out without knowing the cause.