cj1 Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 (edited) Thought I'd start a thread on the other car that is keeping me busy aside from the rally car. Last year I bought a red 1.4 TDI Sport for a price that was very low. It had been bumped into whilst parked up next to a kerb, and on initial inspection, other than being a little bit green in places it looked relatively OK and thought it would be OK after a wash. It also has a detachable towbar which someone thought was factory fitted but I'm not sure. Fast forward 7/8 months and I've just got re-motivated to do something with it, and hopefully this thread will help with that too! List of faults Crack in right hand side of rear bumper (New one required) Right side of rear beam was bent inwards (New beam required) O/S/R Shock absorber bent Passenger window regulator faulty, the clips have come loose and the window no longer goes up properly Central locking doesn't work on drivers door One wheel has been pushed inwards and split right in the middle Bump strip on o/s/r quarter is peeling away So nothing what I'd consider to be "major", and the strikethrough ones have been done already. I've just bought a set of 4 Lupo sport alloys (want it to be relatively OEM) for the grand sum of £63 which I thought was a steal! List of things that I also want to refresh: Get dents removed Remove bump strips entirely and machine polish the car Full service Clean interior as the seats are a little manky New aerial (Small things but if I put it here I'll remember!) Pictures to follow when I have the time! Edited November 22, 2017 by cj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 You know we need to see pics right? hint dont use photobucket as they are ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Yep, I'll be putting some up! Ahh I usually use photobucket..... Any recommendations then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 2 hours ago, cj1 said: Pictures to follow when I have the time! I'll try tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 PB pulled a **** move recently about 3rd party hosting and in whatever dreamland they inhabit they think trying to charge people £££s for something that should be free is a good idea. You'll find many threads all over the internet with broken pic links now as a result of their stupidity. I'm in the same boat looking for another pic host, there are plenty but i havent bothered yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Why is the swear filter so harsh on this site? this isnt disney is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ahh I did think something odd was going on, I've noticed the "upgrade your account" images all over the show this week. Didn't think much of it till now though! I know you can directly add images to here, but how long that lasts for too i have no idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 i have some genuine sport wheels on gumtree for £40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 Oh well thats a sh*tter isn't it, you're a day too late! Someone has collected the other ones for me earlier today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2017 Report Share Posted July 13, 2017 no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cj1 Posted July 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 Turns out both front coil springs have broke at the top, so putting new springs and shock absorbers on both sides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 16, 2017 Report Share Posted July 16, 2017 buy some second hand ones at fest.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted July 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Bought new ones Rich. They weren't that expensive and figured may as well do it properly, do it once.... So currently got sat around, new struts, new front springs, window reg clips, keep me busy for an evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) 4 new tyres New suspension arms New ball joints New tie rod ends New drivers door lock Window regulator repaired New front springs / struts New ARB Drop links Replacement rear bumper - needs painting but is in much better condition than the original. It's getting there.... Slowly, but surely! Going to book the MOT soon Edited November 22, 2017 by cj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Good work, this reminds me I really need to get off my bum and get on with mine. Red one still marooned in garage with no engine or box in it, black one i'm driving and MOT due soon. Was planning on getting red one on the road and driving it then getting black one finally sorted out, but being an olympic level procrastinator plans and results dont often match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Final list. 4 new tyres New suspension arms New ball joints New tie rod ends New drivers door lock Window regulator repaired New front springs / struts New ARB Drop links Replacement rear bumper - needs painting but is in much better condition than the original. New front discs & pads New rear shock absorbers Happy to report we finally got an MOT on this last week and I've been using it as a run about to keep costs down rather than using the main car for work. (Arteon). It makes a weird whining noise on startup though, like it starts, loud whining and then runs fine afterwards. Lasts a few seconds or so, anyone any ideas? I'll post a video later when I get chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 sticky starter motor. repair or replace otherwise live with it for years as many do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 11 minutes ago, Rich said: sticky starter motor. repair or replace otherwise live with it for years as many do. That's the only thing I could think of. But it's not causing an issue so I probably will just live it with. What exactly causes it? (IE if I was to go for the repair option, what am I actually repairing?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm far too lazy to type that out, Google mk4 golf starter rebuild and you will find your answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Found it. Can't be bothered if I'm honest, seems like too much hassle.. It's working anyway. If it isn't broke... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Loop Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Good job on keeping it on the road! We need pictures to see the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sausage Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 decat and remap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 I'll get some pictures when the weather clears up. And I'm glad we saved this one, I'd never driven the TDI before but it's quite nice actually. Remap is on the list. Awesome have a generic one listed for £150, think we're gonna give that a go first. Want to do some subtle mods but struggling for inspiration at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 if you're going generic, find a mk4 golf guy who can just flash it on. so much cheaper. Ard would do it by post if you mention me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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