Hi all,
I have an O2 GTi and after a recent visit to the garage for a diagnosis of what ails it, turns out it's in better nick than I thought. A misfire in cylinder 2 and a water leak at the thermostat housing are the only significant issues. That being the case Ive decided to put aside a few hundred pounds per month to spend on the car as I now intend on it becoming a second, 'weekend' car for us rather than selling it which was my original intention.
My question to you all is this: What would your advice be in terms of where to start 'wasting' money as my Wife would have it on my old Jalopy?!
* It's bodywork has a few bumps and scrapes but nothing major.
* It has a slooooow oil leak and needs topped up with about 500ml every 6-8 weeks.
* I'd like to look at a Leather, heated interior - currently it has neither. Is this a good or bad idea?
* I don't want to molest the bodywork, I'm keen to keep it as close to original as possible, however, what about taking the original alloys and wrapping/refurbishing etc them?
*The car has nothing like the power it would have had when it left the factory 15 years ago - where should I start looking in terms of how I might bring some of those horses back?!
* I fancy having the engine bay smartened up - clean it, paint it, alternative parts, what do you think?
Answers to any and all of these questions would be gratefully received as well as thoughts on whether or not it would be better paying a specialist/professional or taking it on myself - Im not a trained mechanic but I am a former Engineer and that along with Youtube Videos gives me a small amount of ability! I should also say that I am near Glasgow, in case you have any suggestions in terms of specialists/suppliers
Cheers