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Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #15 –
I thought VDO probably know best and went for their solution of a 'U' bracket. It had to be a bit wider than theirs to reach but there's a very convenient groove down each side where the now missing blanking plugs once fitted...



If it's a straight forward job, I'll fit the whole thing into the car to see what it looks like cleaned up and the holes filled in. Still not sure I want to make it a permanent fixture though, but it might grow on me.

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #16 –
Needed to put the dash back together after trying to get to the bottom of the speaker problem, so an ideal opportunity to change over the clock surround at the same time.

I went with the cut down standard symbol panel, the US one would need the circuit board bit trimming back and I'd probably mess up the electrics to the bulb in the process. Would be easy to put a new bulb/holder in the US housing and do away with the board altogether, but as I'd already done the other, I just stayed with it.

The void behind where the gauge now sits is more than big enough to accommodate it, absolutely no issues with it fouling on anything.

Used the analogue clock for no other reason than it was in the spares box, but I actually like it. Not wired up yet, but be nice to see it illuminated with the rest of the dash.

I'm more keen on it now that it's in, might just wire it up and keep it. Easy to reverse if I change my mind or want to replace the clock for say an oil pressure gauge or go back to  the standard surround..







Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #17 –
For the pedants it was actually correctly done from the reference material, just as GTi-Engineering would have...

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #18 –
Is this what it's like to be old (Damien.wrl)? Déjà vu!

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #21 –
The 205's not quite done yet, but now that it's driving again the last few things just don't seem to be as important anymore and can wait a while longer.

Moved the MK2 into the light and it's clear it's going to be much more work to get running again, shes been sat for far too long.

Going to break myself in gently and give it a clean up first, just to see what's, what.

The interiors probably the bit that'll take the least effort, but still need to check there's no hidden surprises.

Been poking around the boot and rear quarters, though thankfully nothing to worry about yet -







Even after a few minutes it's obvious the MK2's in a different league to the 205... far superior build quality, materials and attention to detail / design.

As much as I like the wee Pug, first choice will definitely be the Golf.



 

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #22 –
Car's registered January 1992... starting to find manufacturing dates on different bits that tie in with that.

On the Pug there was quite a few trim bits from much older and younger vehicles, not surprising really as they're so brittle.

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #23 –
Nice work as usual, looks a very clean shell.

How is the bed liner holding up on the plastic?

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #24 –
I'd forgotten you had a mk2 too!!
Mk2 Driver
Mk2 Silver 8v
Corrado G60 Turbo
Mk2 Red 8v
Mk2 Grey 16v
Mk2 BBM ABF
Bora 20vt
Mk2 Green VR6
Mk2 Green ABF
Mk2 BBM 20vt
3.2 TT Roadster
Mk2 Red 16v
225 TT Coup
3.2 TT Coup
Mk4 Anniversary
Mk7 Red GTI Performance
Mk2 Red GTI Restoration
Mk2 BBM R32
911 Carrera 4S

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #25 –
Me too... if it were a dog, I'd be doing time by now.

The bumper's spot on, just the same. Having said that it's done nothing since I made the original post that would test it out, other than to say it isn't showing any signs of coming off or similar.
 

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #26 –
Someone has been busy! Those Zenders will get it off great.

Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #27 –
Poor old Golf went back to being ignored for a few weeks, however just got around to putting the drivers door electric window gubbins back in

Some of you'll remember from the old site that it'd stopped working and the fix was to take the motor apart to free up the sticky bushes (cue Damien.wrl).

All that's lost now, but if I find the old images may possibly repost it as a 'how to'.

The upshot was that I'd done it so long ago I couldn't remember what went where and had to take apart the passenger side door to see from that.

The drivers motor still works after the fix by the way, so obviously effective.

Gave the passenger side a clean up saying as it was now accessible, having said that it was just dust really... great testiment to VW's rust prevention, even if the original wax is now a bit crusty after 30 odd years. New layer of Waxoyl... didn't even take the old stuff off as it was still doing its job.

Found some hand written marks (in crayon or wax pencil I think), presumably done at the factory for whatever reason... Amazing to think that whoever did it may not even be around anymore!







 









Re: 1992 Alpine White GTI 8v...

Reply #29 –
Just had a quick look and yes he's still selling and from recollection the price is the same too -

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/vw-golf-2-datenaufkleber-neu-/614094109-223-3059

That's a German equivalent of our Gumtree. I don't speak German and using Google translate found it easy to sign up to it. You could message him via the site.... his English is excellent and I don't see you having a problem communicatiing.

I'll message you his direct email address, the one he was using in 2017 at any rate.

At that time he needed an image of your existing one to work from, to get all the codes etc., but maybe he's able to do his own now if you haven't got one.