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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: lowrider on 20 October 2009, 17:53

Title: not a good look
Post by: lowrider on 20 October 2009, 17:53

well i have just got back from the garage without my golf :(

went in to have the oil leak fixed and a few other odds and ends but it turns out the compression in 2 of the cyclinders is awful and the the sills need welding also!!!

honestly not sure what to do about the compression whether to try a new head gasket? get a new head? cant really afford a new engine :(

any ideas chaps?

tom

Title: Re: not a good look
Post by: Mikester on 20 October 2009, 17:56

New engines cost sod all mate tbh, and be less hassle than swapping a head.

If its an 8v could probably get an engine for less than £100. My mate gave one away the other day.

As for ABF 16v, £200 would get you a good one i reckon.

Title: Re: not a good look
Post by: Wayne on 20 October 2009, 19:04

If it is down on compression, as Mike said it could work out cheaper to replace the engine.

Title: Re: not a good look
Post by: local_boy on 20 October 2009, 20:03

If you can find someone with a cylinder leakage tester (and a compressor) These are useful in locating the cause of poor compression if it isnt obvious