Worth the money?

[Deefadog]

Hi all, i have at last found a MK1 golf, it's an 1984 genuine campaign model, body work is mint (according to the seller) have not seen it yet.

There is new koni suspension on it and a magnex ss mid and rear end.

Only prob is the engine, it needs restoring or a new one fitted.

As it stands he wants ?650 for the car, how much will a replcement engine cost and fitted? and is it worth goin for this as long as the body work in V good nick?

Thanks for any advice

deef

[rustynuts]

It sounds reasonable to me, engines can be picked up very easily and cheaply, especially as you can use the Mk2 spec block as well. Half the battle with Mk1's is getting a solid shell so would recommend you have a look and then make an offer.

[Deefadog]

Thanks rustynuts, yeah this guy said he looked for over 2 years before he got this one, but I'll take a look.

So how much roughly for a new (reconned I am guessing) engine fitted? and can you reccomened anyone? in south wales area if possible!

With the MK2 16v engine is there any thing else that has to be done, wiring etc that would add to etc cost? would be nice to have the 16v unit though

Cheers

[AdamB]

If your thinking of sticking a 16v in it then you will need the loom also. probably be as well to pick up a cheap 16v thats crash damaged and use all the parts.

[Deefadog]

Can you buy recon engines from anywhere and how much do they cost and what is the average price for fitting, i have heard that some garages swap a recon and keep your old engine, recon that engine and start the cycle again on a different car? any one reccomend anywhere.

need to get some solid prices in my head, before I make any decisions

Cheers

[vixteris]

where abouts are you deefadog - designa dubs, jb's and wagonwheels are all higly recommended by the members of this site

[Deefadog]

Thanks Vixter, i am in south wales, Swansea.

[vixteris]

the only thing that comes to mind in swansea is cabriolet hoods  

  try checking the back of pvw and the golf for someone closer.  

The others I mentioned will all be a fair ride from u  

[Deefadog]

Cheers, i'll try cabriolet hoods, should give me a starting point, they must know some good local places

btw, how much will a new replacement engine cost (a stright swap 8v engine)? roughly of course as places will very

Cheers

[vixteris]

Name of the place is Jack Smith trimmers 01792 461022 - if you sourced your own engine i reckon you could have it fitted for just a few hundred for a stright 8v swap