What did you fix/replace on your Mk1 today?

[mikinoz]

[Mika]

pics when it happens!

Well...i got a call today fromt he tyre place saying they won't fit the tyres...so now i need to find somewhere that will actually do it without hassles.

Hahaha! That's awesome!

[dub be good to me]

Finally got round to taking the front guard off and sealing up water leak (i hope ) while I was at it I fitted a new aerial.
Fitted new rear engine/gearbox mount and fixed an exhaust rattle!

4 out of 4! With no new problems! (I love it when that happens )

[greasykitchen]

Replaced the crappy, ever breaking, feeble Brazilian window winder handles with some steel ones.

Re-glued (yet again!!!!) the left vent window into position (finally) as it was only held in place with packing tape! Any one have any strategies for making the glue hold so that the windows are actually functional? I know a lot of people seal up the whole window, but is there a less permanent/irreversible way to go?

Next: find a way to get the car to a VW mechanic as it's overdue for a service and I work full-time.

[Jarred]

Replaced the crappy, ever breaking, feeble Brazilian window winder handles with some steel ones.

Re-glued (yet again!!!!) the left vent window into position (finally) as it was only held in place with packing tape! Any one have any strategies for making the glue hold so that the windows are actually functional? I know a lot of people seal up the whole window, but is there a less permanent/irreversible way to go?

Next: find a way to get the car to a VW mechanic as it's overdue for a service and I work full-time.

one option is to replace them with cabby quarter vents, they are bolt through the glass, so there's no glue need. dont' know how to find a pair though .

[greasykitchen]

one option is to replace them with cabby quarter vents, they are bolt through the glass, so there's no glue need. dont' know how to find a pair though .

Thanks Jarred, I'll keep an eye out for some. Anyone got a set?

I don't why they changed the design from the beetle to the golf. My beat up old bug never had a problem with them - loved them. But a weak spot on the Mk1.

[Retired]

I have a drivers side cabby quarter vent if you like?

Let me know Stephen.

[greasykitchen]

Does anyone know what is needed to change to quarter vents over to ones from a cabby? Do you need to change the seals to a different type?

Cheers.

[WABIT]

you dont need to change seals mate

dom

[Campaign]

I have a long list of jobs to do on the car (and the other vehicles in the household), but some things have to be redone on a regular basis. Yesterday I refitted the GTI spoiler - unfortunately a regular job, as it has a bad habit of hitting driveways and the like. (maybe I should return it to factory GTI height)

Also fitted a new hose from the thermostat housing to metal pipe and a new metal pipe. Bit of a fiddle but hopefully no more little leaks