VW Golf Mk2 Paint Colour Code

Having owned my car for nearly a year I was really surprised to find the paint colour code label in the boot yesterday. It was covered with some foam and I'd always thought it had been removed when the car was resprayed - but fortunately not!

This video clip shows the location of the paint colour code on a MK2 VW Golf which also gives original engine info too.

VW Golf 16V High Revs Idle

After topping up my oil this week the revs on the car are getting very high at idle and when the car starts. I found this thread giving some useful info and will be working through the checklist on my 16V to try to track down the issue. I had to move some cables to get to the oil filler so I'm hoping something has come adrift when doing that.

http://www.clubgti.com/showthread.php?250534-Sticking-Revs-high-idle



VW Golf 16V High Revs Idle

VW Golf MK2 Sunroof Adjustment Closing Mechanism - Sunroof Roller Position

I managed to pick up a new sunroof from a car being scrapped along with tailgate. Rather than swapping just the steel sunroof panel I decided to replace the entire mechanism as it appeared simpler.

VW Golf MK2 Sunroof - Mechanism removed from car

To remove the sunroof mechanism from the car is fairly straightforward.
Remove the wind deflector pivot arm screws x2
Remove the wind deflector screws x4.
Remove the screws holding the mechanism plate in place x 6

Inside the car remove the handle x 1 screw, remove the open/close mechanism, 2 bolts.

The sunroof & mechanism will then pull out from the roof void but make sure it doesn't scratch the paint as you remove it - a towel or blanket on the roof can help.

VW Golf sunroof removal

VW Golf sunroof removal

VW Golf sunroof removal & new sunroof fitted

VW Golf sunroof removal of handle

VW Golf sunroof removal of handle

Once the new sunroof was fitted there was a gap at the front and the roof wouldn't close completely. There are some screws and bolts that allow you to adjust the way the roof sits in the mechanism but these don't affect the way it moves back and forth.

 

VW Golf sunroof adjustment screws

To adjust the way the sunroof closes in the VW Golf you need to remove the handle and turning mechanism. Turn the mechanism back so it isn't at the last stop point and replace it in the sunroof. This will allow you to move the roof forward more. You can see from the rollers in the leaf clips

 In the first shot the sunroof isn't closing properly and you can see the roller need the end of the leaf mechanism.

VW Golf Mk2 Sunroof closing adjustment roller

But once the handle adjustment has been made and the roof moved further forward you can see that the roller is now further along the leaf and the roof shuts correctly.

VW Golf Mk2 Sunroof closing adjustment roller position

Replacement Tailgate MK2 Golf GTI

Facebook has become a fantastic way for me to pick up parts for my Mk2 Golf. Over the last few months I've found parts on various groups that I've joined and many of them local so easy to collect in person.

Rust on Tailgate MK2 Golf GTI

When I bought my Golf the sunroof was a bit scabby with some rust around the edges so I knew it was something I'd want to sort sooner or later. I wasn't expecting to find so much rust on the tailgate when I had to remove the trim to refit the numberplate lights but that mean the tailgate was another replacement item.

Luckily this week I spotted a local enthusiast selling a sunroof and tailgate in Atlas Grey, the exact colour of my car so I'd be able to do the replacement without needing to respray the parts.

Atlas Grey Replacement Tailgate MK2 Golf GTI

The sunroof is in excellent condition too so I'll be able to swap that and fit the new sunroof seal I got from VW dealers as well so the car should then stay dry in the rain!