Why isn’t the 1971 Alfa Romeo Alfasud the worlds first Hot Hatch?
Author: Steve Matthews
Everything right with the Lancia Delta HF that lives in a bush in my garden
Let me re-introduce my Lancia Delta HF project to you all and give some of the details of the history of the car that I’ve uncovered since buying it.
How To MINI R50 Alternator
Today we remove the alternator from the MINI R50 Cooper
vlog: Mk3 Golf GTI, MINI R50 Cooper and general Fleet Update
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 Mk3 Golf GTI from it’s winter slumber!
MINI R50 Cooper Introduction
Picked up a very cheap MINI R50 Cooper to use as a run about which is going to need any number of cosmetic repairs so watch for more MINI content soon.
vlog: Exciting Workshop Update
Exciting news, we are moving to a new workshop and have some exciting projects coming up for 2021
Mk3 Golf GTI Rear Suspension Removal
Remove rear springs and dampers from Mk3 and earlier VW Golf / Jetta / Scirocco / Corrado / Vento
Mk3 Golf GTI Ignition Switch
Replace a failed ignition switch on Mk3 Golf / Vento / Polo 6n
Mk3 Golf GTI Alternator
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 (120A Alternator) – 6PK1038
- v-belt 1.8-2.0 (Aircon) – 11.0685
Child’s play! Mk3 Golf GTI Starter Motor Removal
Remove and replace starter motor on 1.8 and 2.0 VW Golf Jetta and Vento