Tag Archives: Golf GTI

vlog: Mk3 Golf GTI, MINI R50 Cooper and general Fleet Update

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Steve Matthews

With the snow finally melted I can get down to the task of recommissioning the cars. Unfortunately the MINI R50 Cooper has disgraced itself more than once since it joined the fleet last month. In other news, lets wake the … Continue reading →

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Mk3 Golf GTI Rear Suspension Removal

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Steve Matthews

Remove rear springs and dampers from Mk3 and earlier VW Golf / Jetta / Scirocco / Corrado / Vento

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Mk3 Golf GTI Ignition Switch

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Steve Matthews

Replace a failed ignition switch on Mk3 Golf / Vento / Polo 6n

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Mk3 Golf GTI Alternator

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Steve Matthews

Video guide to replacing the alternator on a Mk3 Golf GTI Belts sizes are as follows;non a/c there are 3 sizes depending on the age: 2.0 8v 2E,ADY,AGG,AKR – 6PK0894 2.0 8v ADY (120A Alternator) – 6PK0976 2.0 8v AGG,AKR … Continue reading →

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Child’s play! Mk3 Golf GTI Starter Motor Removal

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Steve Matthews

Remove and replace starter motor on 1.8 and 2.0 VW Golf Jetta and Vento

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Mk3 Golf GTI Recommissioning and Clutch

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Steve Matthews

VW Golf Mk3 GTI 8V Clutch and more

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Mk1 Golf Ignition Testing

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Steve Matthews

How to test the ignition on a Mk1 / Mk2 Golf / Jetta Scirocco

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Mk3 Golf GTI Clutch and Gear Linkage

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Steve Matthews

Mk3 Golf GTI 8V with gearbox and clutch removed

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vlog: Mk2 Golf Rallye eBay parts win & Mk3 Golf GTI intro

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Steve Matthews

Meet my black Mk3 Golf GTI, in for a clutch pack plus see the wonderful Mk2 Golf Rallye panel I won on eBay

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The Mk1 Golf 16S works rally car and the road going version you could buy out of the showroom…

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Steve Matthews

…if you were in France! Modern day hot Golfs have awesome power thanks to multi-valve engines and forced induction but back in 1974 it was a very different story.  When the Golf launched, it was the flagship replacement for the … Continue reading →

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