My old Mk2 GTi 8v workhorse - 'light' resto

Discussion in 'Members Gallery' started by Mk2daz, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Mk2daz

    Mk2daz Paid Member Paid Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Likes Received:
    313
    Location:
    Aberdeen
    This was my first car at 17, used it everyday for 5 years, done about 60-70k during that time, its now on 198k and has been neglected sitting for the past couple years.

    I took it off the road because of rust, fuel filler was the worst, drivers side sill and rear arch probably next, rear valance (someone tried to tow it away once while i was in work and the tow hook ripped clean off!).

    Unfortunately other projects took over, the golf got shoved to one side and forgotten about...

    Dug it out of the depths last night, cleaned up the plugs, some fresh fuel and managed to fire it back into life, its a bit tappety around the head area but runs great just as i remember it!

    I really want to be driving this thing again, so i'm planning a 'light' restoration on it, nothing perfect, just to get it to a usable state again, keep the old 8v in it too, because at 198k its probably only just breaking in right...

    Will be very slow progress unfortunately as i do have other projects i'd like to finish/progress a bit more on first, but thought i'd start this thread to kick start the motivation.

    Here's some pics of when i was dailying it

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    and here it is last night, tornado pink with a massive hole in the side of it!

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  2. copeidge

    copeidge Forum Member

    Joined:
    Dec 16, 2007
    Likes Received:
    330
    What a beauty! look forward to seeing what you do with it :)
     
    Vinnie likes this.
  3. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2012
    Likes Received:
    1,096
    Oooo, I’m a sucker for a red 3dr Mk2.

    Look forward to it
     
  4. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2006
    Likes Received:
    1,205
    Location:
    Southern IRELAND
    My FTP (faded Tornado Pink) mk2 is almost calling out to me... I miss driving it.
     
  5. Savagesam

    Savagesam Moderator Staff Member Moderator

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2012
    Likes Received:
    1,096
    I just miss driving a Mk2, I want a turn key car now :(
     
  6. Tristan

    Tristan Paid Member Paid Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2006
    Likes Received:
    1,205
    Location:
    Southern IRELAND
    Same. Once I have the RallyKa finished, in a couple of months hopefully, then the FTP is getting some love.
     
  7. costel1969

    costel1969 Paid Member Paid Member

    Joined:
    Jun 4, 2009
    Likes Received:
    587
    Location:
    Canada & Ireland
    Yep, can't beat a nice Tornado Red
     
  8. Mk2daz

    Mk2daz Paid Member Paid Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2015
    Likes Received:
    313
    Location:
    Aberdeen
    Agreed, tornado red FTW!

    I wish I could start working on it now but I don't want to end up with lots of half finished projects, with heaps of parts lying around everywhere..

    Need to get RWD scirocco finished!
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice