Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #75 – April 13, 2021, 10:30:06 AM Quote from: Monkey on April 13, 2021, 07:59:21 AMQuote from: Damien.wrl on April 11, 2021, 01:42:20 PMThanks I have often wondered why it’s pink but it’s definitely not faded red. I have a length of red and a length of plain black in reserve I've just noticed you've got all the wrong hose clips.How can you sleep at night??! I do have some , it’s something I have meant to do for years
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #76 – April 13, 2021, 01:23:06 PM https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AN-6-6AN-5-16-8MM-Black-NYLON-Braided-RUBBER-RED-STRIPE-Fuel-Oil-Hose-1-2-Metre/372878262447Don't bother, the pipe is steel reinforced and too stiff to make the bend to the radiator. 2 Likes
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #77 – April 14, 2021, 07:46:30 AM Glad you said that, was going to buy some.
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #78 – April 14, 2021, 10:15:41 AM @Monkey when I get the car back together Ill mock it up so you can see the increased radius. Some may consider it better than plain pipe. It requires a clip larger than the std 13-11 too.
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #79 – April 17, 2021, 06:12:48 AM That'll do! I never imagined a rusty bit of pipe would be so troublesome:
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #80 – April 17, 2021, 02:04:53 PM That coolant pipe was the reason for the first time my Golf overheated. The pipe had rusted thro on one of the tight curves dumping most of the water!The second time was 'cos I left it running without the aux belt on.... One of the many lessons I've learnt over the years!
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #81 – April 19, 2021, 05:37:01 AM Quote from: AndyBa on April 17, 2021, 02:04:53 PMThat coolant pipe was the reason for the first time my Golf overheated. The pipe had rusted thro on one of the tight curves dumping most of the water!The second time was 'cos I left it running without the aux belt on.... One of the many lessons I've learnt over the years!Had that pipe rust through on an Audi. The pipe above though had extensive surface rust years ago so I rubbed it down and smothered it in Smoothrite and Waxoyl. It was beginning to rust again on the welds so it got a make over. Last Edit: April 19, 2021, 05:38:50 AM by PWardy
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #82 – April 23, 2021, 10:34:14 AM Rust converted, plated and painted:
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #84 – April 23, 2021, 02:36:21 PM Looks great, did you plate it yourself?Must confess, I'm tempted to buy a plating kit.
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #85 – April 23, 2021, 03:25:03 PM Quote from: Monkey on April 23, 2021, 02:36:21 PMLooks great, did you plate it yourself?Must confess, I'm tempted to buy a plating kit.Thank you, yes I did, DIY job in the kitchen. 2 Likes
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #86 – April 28, 2021, 05:04:44 PM All original except for the clips, hub nuts and grease.
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #87 – April 29, 2021, 07:48:18 AM Looking great!I take it you changed the boots too?
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #88 – April 29, 2021, 03:27:39 PM Quote from: Monkey on April 29, 2021, 07:48:18 AMLooking great!I take it you changed the boots too?No I haven’t, I’m not aware that they are stretch bolts. Providing they have not been over torqued they should be fine?Edit, should have gone to Spec Savers; no they were in good condition. I plated the inner boots and refit them.I've never been impressed by aftermarket boots Last Edit: April 29, 2021, 03:53:32 PM by PWardy
Re: Gordon the Golf (8v GTi 1989) Reply #89 – April 30, 2021, 07:51:32 AM Wow! They doo look good!Every set I've come across look like 5 year old boxer shorts!
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