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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mark II 16V engine tuner?
Last post by Monkey -
Well, Hamlins in Bridgwater used to do all of the machining work for TSR back in the day.
I might start there.
Also, the likes of Retro Resus in the same area would probably be able to help too.
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Mark II 16V engine tuner?
Last post by Small bumper + steelies -
Hello,

Do you know of any "old school quality" engine builders to do a traditional re-build / upgrade of the Mk 2 16V engine?  Like what Oettinger / BBR would have done in period.  (I don't want a turbo engine swap.)

I'm struggling to find anybody!  Location; anywhere in UK is fine.  Many thanks in advance.

Sean     
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Other Problems / Re: Unlucky for some 13 potential water leak areas.
Last post by MSP -
My Mk2 has been in a garage for 10 years and now it’s out and I’m using it, water is leaking in everywhere

I spent Saturday replacing the membranes as the cards were soaked but now the headlining is wet ( just cleaned the drain via wheel arch as the sun roof is stuck)

But now just noticed a drip by the fuses on the drivers side

Can you get the original wax to seal around the grommets?

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I.C.E & Electrical / Aerial
Last post by MSP -
Is there a replacement aerial anyone can recommend please

I want as original as possible for my Hamburg radio!
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Technical / Re: 16v Gti front brakes dragging
Last post by t2000 -
Quote from: james_nich on
The fun continues then! With regards to changing the front lines how feasible is it having the car on axle stands with engine in? Is it a case of wiggling them right or is there too much in the way?

Will be fine on axle stands, just put the wheels underneath for back up, not hard to get the pipes off they are not that complicated, this will give you the idea https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284600419805
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Technical / Re: 16v Gti front brakes dragging
Last post by scs -
The nearside front is a very short line just runs to a joint on the bulkhead offside is also quite short. This is from memory from when I replaced mine. I bought premade prebent pipes  rather than making the pipes myself.
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Technical / Re: 16v Gti front brakes dragging
Last post by james_nich -
The fun continues then! With regards to changing the front lines how feasible is it having the car on axle stands with engine in? Is it a case of wiggling them right or is there too much in the way?