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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Rmachines on 24 January 2010, 09:58
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Ok.. as some of you probably know, i have always had golfs and.. Lots of em' ! Sadly i thought i would go for something else for a change, I had a toyota celica, again, and now an accord auto (dont ask) but... as you can probably imagine, it just aint the same, so today i will be picking up a 1997 Black MK3 16V GTI 3dr!! YAY Its nothing special, needs a bit of work doing and mot etc... it was far to good to let some on rip it to bits for parts so i put in my offer and its now mine to get it back up and running for the summer.
Im sure it wont be a problem, needs a heater matrix (bypassed), o/s/f window motor, a good service, little welding on rear floor pan, and maybe front brakes, they are brand new but very pitted now as its been sat in a garage for 8 months.
Its got a missfire when accelerating hard, probably due to being sat for so long, got a 44 mile drive home today so i will see how she goes after that.
Anyway, here is my question, it has recaro seats in it, never seen them before in a MK3 golf, Were they a factory option or something? they are mighty fine to sit in thats for sure :wink:
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Welcome back, yes Recaros were an option and are worth loads of dosh.
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Sweet, they are in perfect condition too! i didnt think they would feel any diffrent to sit in but they sure give more support.
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Here some pix of her, im sure there will be plenty od before and afters, sorry im very excited! missed golfs so much!! :evil:
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/Rmachines/valver2.png)
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/Rmachines/valver1.png)
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sweet as.........black 3drs FTW :wink:
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I have got her with me now, made it home 44 miles! lol Seems the missfire was just down to manky plugs/leads, i cleaned everything up and its spot on now, but i have another question...! Never had a valver before, the top end seems very rattly and noisy, A bit of a tappityness but mainly clattery rattle noise, Sounds like normal top end clatter but as i dont know the ABF top end very well i thought it would be best if i check, just incase its something thats known to be a problem :wink:
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Hi
How old is the engine?
When are you planning to change the oil and oil filter?
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Nice find, the Recaros are a good find. I know they also did some with just plain black upholstery, instead of the pattern found on yours. Think they are rarer?
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Yes Recaro's were optional.
I have some, comfy too. :cool:
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I have got her with me now, made it home 44 miles! lol Seems the missfire was just down to manky plugs/leads, i cleaned everything up and its spot on now, but i have another question...! Never had a valver before, the top end seems very rattly and noisy, A bit of a tappityness but mainly clattery rattle noise, Sounds like normal top end clatter but as i dont know the ABF top end very well i thought it would be best if i check, just incase its something thats known to be a problem :wink:
Id say give it a oil and filter change using a genuine filter and syntha silver 10/40 and all should be good.
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How much did that set you back?
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Thanks for the replies, its in for Mot at work tomorrow ( i get them cheep so having one just to know what needs doing)
Im going to give it a full service, cambelt, do all the work that needs doing etc.. needs a bit of body work really but nothing serious, i plan to restore it to near new condition really! Will see how it goes after the service, this has been sat for 8 months with the same oil etc..
It set me back £400. :smiley:
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Still sounds a good deal to me. Wish i'd found it first :rolleyes:
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+1 nice find. cheap as chips :smiley:
like the seats. would look nice in mine actually haha.
+2 on the service.
Enjoy it. :cool:
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nice find mate! liking the recaros and seems like a bargain!
good to have you back, was wondering when you would show up again! :D
Im finally passing on that exhaust i got from you too.
hope to see you at the TSR RR day! :)
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Ah, what exhaust you goin for now? I bet its still in perfect condition ay? :wink:
Having been away from golfs for a while, it was odd getting back into one lol, although compared to the automatic accord... its luxury, even though its running like a bag of nails with no door card haha!! (work in progress :laugh: )
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Ah, what exhaust you goin for now? I bet its still in perfect condition ay? :wink:
Having been away from golfs for a while, it was odd getting back into one lol, although compared to the automatic accord... its luxury, even though its running like a bag of nails with no door card haha!! (work in progress :laugh: )
i got new 2.5" turbo-back system, QPeng downpipe and a two box, non-res Jetex system.