VW Mk1 ETIENNE AIGNER Cabriolet build (Pt. 5) / WE GET IT BACK ON THE ROAD! / Volkswagen Golf Rabbit 

In this hobby we will have minor set backs that frustrate us and true it’s best to walk away and clear your head then come back to the project and troubleshoot the problem with a clear head👍🏻that cabriolet is one beautiful car I love this project, I was looking for one about 4 months ago and the two that I found needed too much work, I just wanted a cabriolet running project but no luck so I’m just focusing on my 83 gti it’s a steady project and because of this channel it keeps me motivated to continue to work on it👍🏻so Thank You for that🙏🏻I enjoy every video you put out on your channel I look forward to watching the next video and get excited to watch what you are working on. The channel is very informative, and it does get my motivation going for my mk1 project. Thank You. 🙏🏻

Something tells me that one is going to be a keeper.

Hello from Portugal I told you right, these cars have spectacular handling and a very elastic and full engine. If you've ever been surprised, wait, and see your kids' reaction when they walk around in it. Will never leave the family greetings Mário

Wise words. Only took me my 20’s and 30’s to figure out this trick. She’s coming along good content.

Been there myself.. i used to work at a bus garage back in 07. I'm not a mechanic.. my mate had power washed my 8v engine bay and it looked great. On a sunday shift, just me in the yard, i did the same on my 16v 🤦‍♂️ ended up having to get my now wife to come collect me at shift end. Next day my boss and another mechanic dried out my distributor etc.. and i haven't ever done that again. Localised cleaning since then 😁

Congrats Mystery Garage on your 1 year! Always great VW content here. I'm always impressed by what a little elbow grease can do for these old cars. The interior looks 10 times better than it did. Looking forward to seeing the progress on this and all the other cars. Spread the word...lets get the Subs up over 3K for this awesome channel!

Went MK3 after seeing too many needs on the MK1’s, and I really was surprised how much I loved the 3’s. Cute Cabriolet. I recall these in 92 when I bought my 16v GTI.

Yah taking a day off is the best thing you can do. My mk1 has been kicking my ass lately. Working on it while being upset will only make more problems.

The real lesson here is let her dry out longer next time preferably in the sun. Sometimes when you use air to dry off you push water were it would normally not get into by just hosing it down .. Hope you let the seats air dry in the sun it helps with mold that you obviously are dealing with. I'm not a know it all these are just my observations.. BTW I love these mk1 cabriolet videos it's giving me confidence and motivation to tackle my 93 especially the rust on the bottom of the windshield unfortunately I didn'thave a donor car like you so I had to order the piece from England.. keep em coming godspeed

I love cabriolets. Liked the end.

It's ben a great year !! N can't wait to c what comes over the next 20 years !! Congratulations on 365!!!!!

I apologize for the delayed reply but congrats on the 1 year anniversary of being on RU-vid. Others may not be as excited but I like this car. Excited to see what the future holds for this car and channel!!

Great update at the end. I wondered how it would drive. Miss my cabby for sure. Top down, no frown!

Bro! Congratulations. Can't believe a year has passed by already. Your channel keeps growing and the content keeps getting better and better and better. Here's to many more successes. Also, great work on the cabrio, she is coming out beautiful.

Hey Mystery! Yes to be honest the first video I felt like how you mentioned of, "why did you get this?" But after watching the past few videos about this car I'm invested even if it stays an 8 valve! This is excellent after not running for so many years! Some ppl who have never touched CIS don't realize how difficult it is to get back running when its down for x amount of years. Once it runs its solid, but to get it running takes a lot of fiddling. I hope this car comes back soon! In to see this project through for 1.8t into Mk1 swap. Hope subscribers can see the little jewel here you acquired!

Good advice on many things, just walk away and clear your head.

Welcome to cabriolet family 😁😁😁

Congratulations on the 1year look forward to many more. Thanks for all the knowledge you have provided on all the episodes so far I have learned a lot from your episodes keep up the good work brother. Big fan of mystery garage can't wait to see what the future brings

Love the EA content ! Such a awesome special edition car. Nice to see you bringing it back to its glory and can't wait to see the 1.8t go in . If it wasn't for the Cabby ... we wouldn't have had all the round front end swaps and the extension of availability of mk1 parts for another 7 or 8 years once the mk1 rabbit/jetta was done. Plus cruising with the top down is epic in the summer especially in the evening .

Slightly different perspective, but catching those dodgy plugs in the driveway is kind of a gift from the car gods. Canada with your adequate rego system! I had to wait 5 months for title-transfer/plates here in Oregon USA because the DMV is on life support during the pandemic :(

Happy Birthday Mystery Garage. Love the content and am looking forward to year two. Good advice on taking a breather when you're frustrated. When I did the clutch on my car I was so under prepared that I had lots of forced breaks to go get different tools or parts or watch various videos on how to do this or that. The breaks helped haha. As for the car, I love the Cabriolet, I'm really looking forward to seeing what's to come for it.

Drive as long as engine works and enjoy!

Happy One Year man!! It’s been a fun ride so far!!! 🤘🤘🤘

Holly crap, i cant believe its been a year already, and another thing that baffles me is how we only got 3k followers here. Your channel and content is golden. I would like to see an episode on that fuel gouge repairs as I have the same issue . Whats going on with the Jetta? Keep up the awesome work man

Had the same problem on 89 cabby after I cleaned the engine, let it sit overnight with a fan and it started.

Just picked up a 89 cab 5 speed. Love the series

it's interesting i was actually doing some research on the Bissell a couple of days ago. i might buy one as well some day

You can't use NGK! Bosch ONLY! (LOL, my old mechanic told me that on my Bug and our old '80 Rabbit) haha

Love the channel glad your gonna drive the car as is hopefully you learn 2 love it like that think doing anything other than keeping this standard would be a massive shame

Is it possible to swap the transmission for a modern 5-6 speed auto ? And keeping the same shift knob as original ? Will that depreciate the car ?

oh, hello good job chum, looks great. I'm just wondering what that orange box is under the center console? some kind of aftermarket amp? It's not stock, whatever it is

Forget the 1.8T swap, put her back to original and find something else for the 1.8T.