Aussie Vortex MK1 thread.

**benough** · 10-06-2009 08:22 AM

Quote, originally posted by joshyd »

hey. is yours not connected too?
i've got the front bumper off atm, so i got at it from the front. it sits directly under the battery. you might be able to get your arm at it from underneath. i'll have a look tomorrow. here's a pic of someones car, it's in that fender cavity in the bottom right hand corner. http://i20.photobucket.com/alb...8.jpg

Well I had it with Julian today and we tried to balnk it off by squeezing the pipe but it didn't change so I am pretty sure it's ok.

We even had the ECU to check for damage and also tried it with a spare working one, still no luck.

I think it's gonna never idle (without the A/C on) proper so just learn to live with it or never stop. One of the two

**Man&Golf** · 10-06-2009 08:24 PM

Time attack old school styles...

abit blurry cause I was going so fast!!!!!!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1...2739/

Modified by Man&Golf at 5:28 PM 10-6-2009

**Flaps** · 10-06-2009 08:42 PM

lol needs more azn

**XXX 1.8T** · 10-06-2009 08:48 PM

needs a dancing cat

**steve2gtis** · 10-07-2009 12:40 AM

Scan of analog pic of my favourite MkI. Shame about the cancer.

**swgn** · 10-07-2009 05:34 AM

Needs more carbon

Modified by swgn at 8:37 PM 10-7-2009

**steve2gtis** · 10-07-2009 06:18 AM

wholly crap!!! thats some serious malarky!

**Aussie_Golfa** · 10-07-2009 06:24 AM

Holy crap.... I logged into the 'tex and it's turned into VWw MK1 forum.

How cool is that.

So any MK1s for sale?
After my fright with the Type 3 hatch
I've been looking for months for one to do a resto to original. pref's are red twodoor in diesel or petrol. Even willing to pay the right price for a GTI

**XXX 1.8T** · 10-07-2009 07:51 AM

This one looks like a bargain if you get him down a but further your laughing:

Quote »

Originally posted by Liam_81
1965 (ish) Type 3 Wagon.

The time has come to sell my wagon, I have moved in to a townhouse and the car has been stored at my mums house in her carport. Circumstances have changed where she is unable to store the car for me anymore (She is getting married and moving house - Congrats mum!) and I don't have anywhere to store the car any more. So time to let it go for someone to enjoy it.

The car has had the rust repaired in the floor pan. The body isn't completely straight, the major being a dent in the rear panel just near the rear lights as you can see in the pictures. The rubber seals aren't in the best condition.

- Will come with 3 months ACT rego
- 1600 twin port, nice strong engine
- No gear box noise
- Disc brakes up front. Drum brakes in the rear
- 12 V
- Swing axle rear suspension
- Extractors
- Salt n Pepper Interior

Extras: Comes with mo (chrome lip on bonnet) and bamboo under dash shelf not installed Can supply a ratty roof rack if wanted.

Car is located in Canberra.
Price $4200ono
Contact Liam on 0411 682 377 or email liam (at) swelldesign.com.au (without spaces and replace at with @... you know the drill)

if you call this weekend 4/5/6 September I may not answer as I will be out watching the World Mountain Bike Championships.

**Lima** · 10-07-2009 08:19 AM

Haha, no way. I know that Liam, well, know him by association. Didn't know he was old skool.

**DubSteve** · 10-07-2009 07:19 PM

Quote, originally posted by Aussie_Golfa »

So any MK1s for sale?
After my fright with the Type 3 hatch

I've been looking for months for one to do a resto to original. pref's are red twodoor in diesel or petrol. Even willing to pay the right price for a GTI

Yes my GTI is for sale

**VDUB2C** · 10-07-2009 08:49 PM

Quote, originally posted by Man&Golf »

abit blurry cause I was going 88mph, hence back in time!!!!!

**DubSteve** · 10-08-2009 12:34 AM

Heres a night shot not the best will try and take some more night shots before I sell it

**Lima** · 10-11-2009 03:57 AM

You left your cap on the aerial.

So, new batteries (think I know the answer to this) am I better of just getting an NRMA number and saving any hassles, or trying to buy one at Repco when I go there tomorrow for some goodies.

**steve2gtis** · 10-11-2009 06:00 AM

Start a poll. Only definitive way to find out the answer...

I would try and get one from a battery shop. More range, better choices, better prices and you dont have to deal with an NRMA chump. Also if said battery goes wrong, you can take it back. With NRMA, you would have to wait for them to come out again....

**Man&Golf** · 10-11-2009 06:43 AM

nice

**Lima** · 10-11-2009 06:50 AM

Schwing!

**XXX 1.8T** · 10-11-2009 06:51 AM

i went NRMA battery with Shazza.

3 year warranty and if theres something wrong with it they come out and replace it with no hassles

**mikinoz** · 10-11-2009 07:36 AM

NRMA. With the discount, longer warranty and the fact they will come and help if it is fux0red in the burbs!

**Man&Golf** · 10-11-2009 08:53 AM

hmmm wonder if you've seen this yet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...edded

**Lima** · 10-12-2009 08:17 AM

Hey Will, don't suppose you have a spare grille outer trim lying around? Y'know the red bit. DubSteve can sort me out with the single headlight grille, but my current grille doesn't have the outer metal trim, so I need to chase one up. I can get it OS, but the shipping fees sux0r...

**Lima** · 10-12-2009 08:39 AM

What do we reckon?

BBS RG-F

**TMK-001** · 10-12-2009 08:41 AM

BBS RS!!!!

You need to now nothing else!

**Lima** · 10-12-2009 08:43 AM

This is true.

**Lima** · 10-12-2009 06:34 PM

Hmm, battery is okay. I think the cold start valve is the next on the list.

**mikinoz** · 10-12-2009 06:39 PM

Buy yourself a multimeter as well.

Did you drive it to work?

**vwlatino** · 10-12-2009 06:55 PM

Hmm, mk1 & mk2 memories.

I think I have had every thing go worng you guys mention.

Old cars are great, you buy it a new battery it's great for a day then the altenator dies, so it gets rebuilt, but then the belt slips and the mount bends/bolt strips so it never stays tight.

It gets you stuck in Mittagong, then a month later Goulburn later on again in the snowies.

**Lima** · 10-12-2009 07:10 PM

Quote, originally posted by mikinoz »

Did you drive it to work?

Nope. I took reliability over charm today.

**Man&Golf** · 10-12-2009 09:55 PM

sorry mate I've been trying to cut down on spare parts over the years.

I've only got lower tie bar and upper front strut bar for sale. Tools I used o OP for many years . Served me well.

tie bar

hmm I have a 8V rocker cover gasket (rubber one not cork) and a splash gaurd for the rocker cover.

Quote, originally posted by Lima »

Hey Will, don't suppose you have a spare grille outer trim lying around? Y'know the red bit. DubSteve can sort me out with the single headlight grille, but my current grille doesn't have the outer metal trim, so I need to chase one up. I can get it OS, but the shipping fees sux0r...

**Lima** · 10-13-2009 11:43 PM

to Brian at GTI Imports (02 9653 1114) who has a fuel pump relay in stock for me.

Modified by Lima at 9:44 AM 10-15-2009

**mikinoz** · 10-14-2009 03:24 AM

Quote, originally posted by Lima »

to Brian at GTI Imports (02 9653 1114) who has a fuel pump relay in stock for me.

There must be 1000's of people out there with MK1 bits, but glad you stumbled on the one you needed!

**steve2gtis** · 10-14-2009 04:44 AM

I thought he had shut down. Good to know he hasnt been driven out of business. Another source for my steering rack.

Nice Liam. Keep up the seek and replace efforts. The more you fix, the better it is...

**Man&Golf** · 10-14-2009 06:37 AM

Brian has everything.........and it's always new parts. Feels good buying quality and hard to find bits.

99% of my engine bay is from him........the rest is rust

**IML337** · 10-14-2009 06:55 AM

Yeah a bunch of good stuff on our GTI is from Brian. He's a funny old guy but he knows his stuff and rarely can't get what you need

**steve2gtis** · 10-14-2009 07:40 AM

I remember calling him once regarding a part and mentioned I couldnt get it from VW Australia. He literally screamed at me down the phone line for about 2 minutes for not calling him first... the phone speaker was distorting...

At least he is passionate...

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