Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #30 – July 15, 2021, 08:41:23 PM Another little update: Mr Mac came over to help me (do the job for me) with the gear linkage and engine mounts. Thanks to him, I'm still struggling strength wise after my op! So removed the front mount - it was stuffed! and the new: Stupidly, we bolted the front mount on and went to take the gearbox mount off with the bracket bolts fouling on the chassis leg. Fail. So back off so we could rock the engine forward. So back off and new Gearbox mount: Whilst the mount and bracket was off - thought might as well do the linkage! All back together - now tight as a drum. I believe the reason it felt loose was that rubber on the relay shaft had disintergrated so was flapping around! At this point, It was going swimmingly - went to do the last mount and got stuck on the bolt that goes through the mount itself, access is a right pig. WIll give it another go when time isn't limited... well, maybe Ali will anyway.
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #31 – July 16, 2021, 08:15:51 AM Good work to you and Mr Mac, the linkage is such a rewarding job, especially if it's not be done before! 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #32 – July 19, 2021, 09:54:07 PM Just spotted that yours is related to Vinnie which was supplied by Ecta in Southend in 88…I have the original dealer plates too…. if you look at them closely they may be embossed with VAG in one corner Last Edit: July 19, 2021, 09:57:24 PM by Damien.wrl 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #33 – July 19, 2021, 10:07:16 PM Quote from: Damien.wrl on July 19, 2021, 09:54:07 PMJust spotted that yours is related to Vinnie which was supplied by Ecta in Southend in 88…I have the original dealer plates too…. if you look at them closely they may be embossed with VAG in one corner Oh wow! Didn’t know that! Yes the plates are, first thing I noticed! Cool little touch!
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #34 – July 26, 2021, 07:32:48 PM Lovely car. Many years ago I bought a bronze GL golf from a women in Ipswich, and I’m wondering if it’s the same person. The car I bought was very low miles, just 16k and she didn’t want to put miles on it preferring to use her cl. My gl also had the same stickers in the corner of the rear windows. So, I’m wondering if it’s the same person. Mmmmmhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/CyEy26muoejg8hc46https://photos.app.goo.gl/a1ycRnqhp9qTWda66https://photos.app.goo.gl/WHUPEn8GeYuzCq1SASadly I had to sell my gl to fund my beetle project. I still miss it! Was a cracking original golf. Got a real soft spot for the bread and butter models rather than the gti. Hopefully buy another one, one day. Last Edit: July 26, 2021, 08:02:57 PM by Keekster64 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #35 – July 27, 2021, 12:53:24 AM Quote from: Keekster64 on July 26, 2021, 07:32:48 PMLovely car. Many years ago I bought a bronze GL golf from a women in Ipswich, and I’m wondering if it’s the same person. The car I bought was very low miles, just 16k and she didn’t want to put miles on it preferring to use her cl. My gl also had the same stickers in the corner of the rear windows. So, I’m wondering if it’s the same person. Mmmmmhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/CyEy26muoejg8hc46https://photos.app.goo.gl/a1ycRnqhp9qTWda66https://photos.app.goo.gl/WHUPEn8GeYuzCq1SASadly I had to sell my gl to fund my beetle project. I still miss it! Was a cracking original golf. Got a real soft spot for the bread and butter models rather than the gti. Hopefully buy another one, one day.Thanks! That’s interesting - this was an Ipswich car too, the stickers being the same - it could well be as she ran the bundle of Dubz show! That GL looks amazing, recognise the plate too for some reason - this little CL should be going up for sale this/next week unfortunately. Just listed the GTI today too.
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #36 – July 27, 2021, 08:56:45 AM Quote from: Sam Stirrup on July 27, 2021, 12:53:24 AMQuote from: Keekster64 on July 26, 2021, 07:32:48 PMLovely car. Many years ago I bought a bronze GL golf from a women in Ipswich, and I’m wondering if it’s the same person. The car I bought was very low miles, just 16k and she didn’t want to put miles on it preferring to use her cl. My gl also had the same stickers in the corner of the rear windows. So, I’m wondering if it’s the same person. Mmmmmhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/CyEy26muoejg8hc46https://photos.app.goo.gl/a1ycRnqhp9qTWda66https://photos.app.goo.gl/WHUPEn8GeYuzCq1SASadly I had to sell my gl to fund my beetle project. I still miss it! Was a cracking original golf. Got a real soft spot for the bread and butter models rather than the gti. Hopefully buy another one, one day.Thanks! That’s interesting - this was an Ipswich car too, the stickers being the same - it could well be as she ran the bundle of Dubz show! That GL looks amazing, recognise the plate too for some reason - this little CL should be going up for sale this/next week unfortunately. Just listed the GTI today too. That’s a shame. Send me a message with details about the cl and what your looking for. I’m pretty sure it’s the same golf I saw years ago. 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #37 – July 27, 2021, 08:49:03 PM Little update: Got to the car battery was dead, so decided just to buy a new one from Halfords. Postive news, the tray looks clean:It's been a hot over the last week or so - decided to give it all a wet vac: Came out well I think! Manged to get all the stickers and sticky stuff off from where all the figurines are too: Winston helping Whilst the car was out, thought I'd have a look to see how the fuel filler neck is - there was a lot of dirt! Although, again no rust! The whole car needs a good going over so going to give the car a proper clean when the weather permits. However, got as much dirt as I could off! 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #38 – July 28, 2021, 09:04:55 AM I do love a good wet vac, out George is one of the best 'household' purchases we've made. Although it's cleaned more cars than it has household carpets. 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #39 – July 28, 2021, 09:51:34 AM Winston looks like he's just heard you're selling it! 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #40 – July 28, 2021, 10:28:22 AM Quote from: Eddypeck on July 28, 2021, 09:04:55 AMI do love a good wet vac, out George is one of the best 'household' purchases we've made. Although it's cleaned more cars than it has household carpets.They’re so handy! Ironically, this VAX machine is brand new and I think I have a broken hose so I’m waiting on new parts now. Quote from: Monkey on July 28, 2021, 09:51:34 AMWinston looks like he's just heard you're selling it!Yeah he does 😂
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #41 – August 01, 2021, 07:14:01 PM Spent a bit of time on the CL today - decided to tidy up in the bay: As you can see - it's FILTHY!Rocker and timing belt covers are well past it! Although, a nice ' "uncommon" ' metal cover Also the fan cowling looks terrible. So, I started removing it all: Timing belt looks good to me! My first time with an angle grinder - took Dave's advice and got myself a face shield, I've been putting this job off actually because of my recovery but managed okay - not perfect but I don't think I could physically do more unless I spent more days on it. Was getting good progress on this - forgot to take a picture of the finished bare metal article for some reason. Primed: Painted (satin finish):In the meantime, I started cleaning up the bay. It's all caked in waxoyl. I got a plastic scraped to try and scrape it off. I then decided this was pointless for the sake of it looking really nice and offering no protection so it stays for now. New gasket kit: Cleaned the airbox housing whilst it was off:Cleaned the rest of the bay itself: It needs going over with some gunk and a jetwash really - so will look to do this next week. It was raining at the end of this, so did a parcel shelf strap replacement and thats it for today!
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #42 – August 01, 2021, 08:31:13 PM Heat gun is useful for some of the waxed areas, but it's messy and eats up the rags / kitchen-roll.Very satisfying, jobs like this - good way to lower the stress levels and take your mind off things. 1 Likes
Re: Sam's 88' Marine Blue 1600 CL - 47k - 2 owners from new! Reply #43 – September 29, 2021, 11:56:10 AM Another little update: It'd been sitting a while on the side now whilst the sale of the GTI was ongoing. I've had so many messers on the CL whilst it's been up for sale with potential buyers delaying viewing or losing their deposits. So, once the GTI had been delievered - I thought one day that the only job I haven't done was investigate the rear door card membranes as I see there was a faint water line on them when I wet vac'd the car. As such, I removed both door cards and found the original membranes on but shrunken not actually performing. I do believe that someone has been here before on the passenger side mind. So removed them - they were quite bad and slightly mouldy inside:Spent a lot of time removing the old glue and cleaning the door: I went to B&Q and grabbed some rubble sacks and double sided tape - when I got a call about someone wanting to view the car today! Therefore, rushed back home, realised I didn't have enough time to complete the job properly so left the new buyer supplies and put the door cards back on. Didn't even get time to wash the thing! Quick spray over with some QD and it's ready awaiting the viewing - went very well, nice young lad came and picked it up and sold for full asking price! I'm really happy for him to learn some new skills and he has a great base to start! You can't keep them all and it has been replaced with a little Passat 3.2 DSG 4 motion for a daily car which will make things much easier until I build my fitness and strength from the operation. Shame that both the GTI and CL were an abrupt end to the chapter but it allows me to liquidate for the house and wedding alongside both cars going to someone who can use them and build them properly over a long period of time. Ironically, in the mids of this another car I have wanted for the last 6 years or so has become available. That one will be a keeper and a full bare metal, nut and bolt rebuild car - hopefully If I can time this all correctly then in my OWN garage too. Watch this space. Thanks to all for reading. 2 Likes
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