Update VW Golf 3 project

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Ariejan de Vroom 2023-05-17 09:46:32 +02:00
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@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ summary = "And now for something completely different: I'm going to fix up 1994
Any of my friends or co-workers will tell you I'm a nerd. I like technical stuff. To get outside more, I decided my next technical challenge should be something that I do outdoors. The plan to convert a van into a camper was quickly dropped as I'm apparently the only person in the family who enjoys camping. I soon found that older Volkswagen Golf cars can be found for cheap, but will need work: precesily what I'm looking for.
{{< lightbox-img src="golf_3_pre_apk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Showing off pre-inspection" >}}
{{< lightbox-img src="status-update-april-2023.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Status update April 2023" >}}
## The car
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- [x] End muffler rusted and leaking; replaced 🔧
- [x] Have exhaust checked during APK[^apk]; all good 🔧
- [x] Replace front pipe (from manifold to catalytic converter)
- [x] Oxygen/Lambda Sensor, `00525` No signal - Intermittent; old sensor was dirty, replaced.
- [x] Oxygen/Lambda Sensor, `00525 No signal - Intermittent`; old sensor was dirty, replaced.
### Engine and cooling
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- [x] Get a wheel alignment; done
- [x] Replace outer tie rods
- [x] Fix front wheel camber / get a proper wheel alignment; planned
- [ ] Check what's up with ABS. It's not mandatory for a car of this vintage, but I'd be nice to figure out what's going on: `01276 ABS Hydrolic Pump (V64) signal outside specifications; might be a relay or wire, but most likely it needs a new ABS pump.
- [ ] Check what's up with ABS. It's not mandatory for a car of this vintage, but I'd be nice to figure out what's going on: `01276 ABS Hydrolic Pump (V64) signal outside specifications`; might be a relay or wire, but most likely it needs a new ABS pump.
- [x] Replace rear wheel bearings and brake drums; replaced
### Bodywork
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- [ ] Fix heater control unit, it's only blowing hot air
- [ ] Clean HVAC ducts
- [x] Replace interior filter; lol, it doesn't have one.
- [ ] Clean seats (or get a cheap leather set...)
- [ ] ~~Clean seats~~ Replace interior with full black leather set
- [x] Fix height adjustment on seats; WD-40 worked wonders
- [x] Replace seat sliding guides (the plastic bits); replaced
- [x] Clean engine bay; it's as clean as it's going to get
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{{< gallery-view >}}
{{< lightbox-img src="golf_3_pre_apk.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Showing off pre-inspection" >}}
{{< lightbox-img src="driveway_mechanic.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Working on the rear brakes. There are jack stands under the car. (it\'s not resting on the wheel, thanks for asking)">}}
{{< lightbox-img src="22-07-10 13-07-51 0307.jpg" lightbox="golf3" caption="Nothing to see here (notice the large amounts of dripped WD-40 on the cardboard)" >}}

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