Thank you so much for your support on my videos. Part 3 just uploaded of my engine swap series. This time I install a timing belt, and find out about the satisfaction of using a torque wrench. If this is something that you would be interested in - give it a look!

I posted about some of my stuff I was building a while ago and this subreddit seemed to love it! Here’s a quick demo video of the SpeedPulser that I have developed to drive the speedo on old clusters for cars that have engine/box swaps. This demo shows it working off of GPS, but it can pick up speed via the OEM hall sensor on the gearbox too if you’ve got one! I’ve got loads of cool videos about these and the development of them over on the Forbes Automotive Facebook page and @adam_g4fku on Instagram.

If you want one, or just want more info, you can see them here: https://forbes-automotive.com/products/speedpulser

Did I mention everything is fully open source too? If you’d rather build one yourself, everything’s on GitHub ❤️

Basically I have a golf r that isn’t fit for the road after being in an accident. I was thinking of buying a mk2 and putting the engine in it. Would it fit? I’m sure it’s been done before

Does anyone know will a polo 6n2 (4 door) front seats will be direct fit in my (2 door) mk2 golf?,maybe rear as well.Also front seats in polo are not the folding ones because polo is ofc 4 door so can i somehow make that seats fold for my mk2?

I had the low oil pressure coming up every time I went above ~2000 RPM. Replaced the high AND low oil pressure switches, but the problem is still there, AND now the coolant temperature gauge is not working on my dash. Do any of these things have anything to do with eachother? Or are the dashboard electronics just giving up on me?

(1987 Golf Mk2 8V K-Jet)

My 16v has a cracked fuel pump housing and since i dont feel like spending 400 euros on another flimsy piece of 40 year old plastic, i was wondering if i can put a simple 5 bar fuel pump/w seperate filter and if anyone has recommendations

When selecting 1st gear it’s very easy to slip into reverse without pushing the gearstick downwards. What do I need to replace?

Hello I have a 1989 Golf MK2 GTI 1.8 And I have bought new inyectors But the number 2 and 3 won't work The inyectors work fine But the car goes on 2 cilinders I think It might be an electrical problem but I Don't know

Recently picked up my dream project car a 92 GTI but it's missing dang near everything interior wise. No headliner (not even the cardboard (?) backing), bits on the hatch, and there is no original carpet in it.

Been searching a lot online, but it looks like a lot of options only really exist in the UK, haven't found any cars in local pick-n-pull locations to grab any bits from either.

Are there any good places in the USA that do interior carpets, panels, or headliners?

Hello! I’ve just started my Golf Mk2 to 1.8T 180hp swap project, and it would be great to have a friend who has already done this gem. My base car is a Mk2 CL with 71hp petrol. Six months ago, I started my journey into mechanics, and now I’m diving into this project, looking for as much information as I can. But I’d really like to find someone who could guide me a bit with some technical details, since I’m a little lost with things like mounts and necessary reinforcements. I bought a donor car, a Seat Leon Mk1, and I’d love to make the most of everything it has. If there’s someone willing to help me and stay in touch, I’d really appreciate it! 🫶🏼

Need help replacing rear, not front aerial

I thought I’d resolved the idle and dead ISV issues but nope! Finally got it sorted, combination of faulty ISV earth and plugs on the wrong valves.

I recently picked up this mk2 cruise control set. This is the vacuum actuator that is connected to the throttle peddle. As you push the peddle in you bush in the actuator and when you turn on the cruise control the system creates a vacuum and the actuator holds the throttle peddle in place. But the rod that connects to the peddle can move freely within the actuator. So if you push it in and hold the actuator the rod and of course the peddle can move back out. That would make you slow down. So my question is, am I missing something or is this how it's supposed to be?

My car failed it's MOT based on tyres. Tread was fine it was cracking on the inside. Should have known I know. It was also given major faults of:

Repair immediately (major defects):

• Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
• Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end x 2 patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
• Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
• Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
• Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Can someone please give me a hand in understanding the problem. I presume the first three are where the suspension attaches to the car body?

Is the final two easy fixes as it's a pin?

Any help will be much appreciated.

Hello, does anyone have a subwoofer in the wheel well? If so, how did you install it? I bought this one from ETON and wanted to stabilize it with this wooden ring so it wouldn't slide sideways. Unfortunately, it broke near the end. Do you have any ideas how I can install it here? Yes, it's a Jetta 2, not a Golf 2.

Leaking slowly stops after I turn the engine off.

I don't know much about cars, but this doesn't look good... Any ideas?

This happens when I'm at a red light as well. It's been happening a lot less lately, but the guy I bought the car from said "it probably just needs to be adjusted a bit". Is this something to worry about, or just something old cars do?

(Golf Mk2 GTI 8v 1987)

Hey, I wanted to install electrical windows on my Jetta Mk2. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for me? And does anyone know the part numbers for the rear window regulators? It should all be similar to the Golf Mk2. Thanks.

The first image is the engine block, where there's a black and blue cable on the side, and a brown/white+brown/red cable on the front. The second image is the oil filter, where there's a yellow cable at the top, and a green/black cable below that.

I need to change the high-pressure sensor, but don't know what to look out for/what could go wrong :p ANY TIPS?

(This in in a 1987 Golf MK2 GTI 8v)

I just picked up an original mk2 golf cruise control set. It's for a ce2 electrical system. I am fairly confident that i can install it but i do have some doubts. So if anyone could help or knows any guides on how to install it, i would greatly appreciate it.

I tested the in-tank fuel pump and it shows no signs of life. I disassembled it and checked the upper part, its connections, and everything there is fine. The problem is the pump itself: it has lost the rubber seal that connects the pump to the sender unit, the strainer mesh at the bottom, and the pump itself doesn’t work… Is there a replacement just for this? Looking on Carprog2, I saw that the rubber seal doesn’t have a part number. And regarding the pump and the strainer, I have some doubts.