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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: off_the_cuff on 20 September 2010, 13:30

Title: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 20 September 2010, 13:30

Het everyone just a few questions for you.
I've just bought a mk3gti the other day. Its taxed and tested, original gti alloys headlight conversion, bog standard everywhere else and goes like stink.
Its a p reg and i paid £300 for it, is that a gd price? i've added a link to a pic below lol.
Anyways now the annoying stuff.
Can the clutch be adjusted? mines sits high, still works fine but  idont like it high lol.
Does the heat sheild for the exhaust have to be there? can it be replaced with something else as  mines rattles like hell at idle.
How can you tell if its an 8v or a 16v? sorry to sound like a clown but i dont have a clue lol.
I dont want to ruin the car, i want to keep it as original looking as possible with slight mods, ie, lowered nice alloys, performance gain etc.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

B

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa434/off_the_cuff/IMAG0201.jpg)

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Len on 20 September 2010, 13:34

Look at the engine if it has a huge 16v stamped on it then its a 16v!

Depends which heatshield you are talking about as there are about 5!

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 20 September 2010, 13:43

ah ok i'll have a look then lol, its the heat shield above the backbox just behind the bumper, the bolts rusted away on 1 side so it makes a hella noise

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Christo77 on 20 September 2010, 13:57

Clutch should be a self adjusting cable job, if it has a notchy action on the pedal then a new cable might sort you out.. The actual clutch itself could be worn and producing a similar situation biting point wise.. depends how it's been used and treated.. mine for instance has 103k on the clock original clutch and still good.

Christo

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 20 September 2010, 14:01

the clutch is smooth and never misses a beat when pulling off and changing gear, the guy i got it off of only used it for a week and left it sitting for ages coz he bought a vectra  :angry:

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Wayne on 20 September 2010, 14:24

If it is a 8v then you could try replacing the clutch cable on a 16v it is hyd, if it is high then you may need to replace the clutch.

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 20 September 2010, 14:43

ok so iv determined that iv got an 8v engine but i dont see anything wrong with it lol still fast  :cool:

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: MotorPsycho on 21 September 2010, 09:17

welcome along, but award for the worst picture of a car in any thread definitely goes to you! ;)

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Len on 21 September 2010, 10:05

The heatshield above the backbox will have to be retained. You have the petrol tank right next to it!
So is the stud rusted away completely?
If so you may have to drill through the floor.

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: tigerj360 on 21 September 2010, 13:00

i cant believe you bought a car without know the engine? (sorry if i sound like a d**k, probably my jealousy of not having a gti)

still welcome :)

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Len on 21 September 2010, 13:02

Well he thinks an 8v is fast!  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: tigerj360 on 21 September 2010, 13:19

Quote from: Len on 21 September 2010, 13:02

Well he thinks an 8v is fast!  :rolleyes:

Len i would think an 8v is fast after driving my 1.6 CL!  :grin:

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 21 September 2010, 16:12

lol well it is fast lol it feels faster than my 2ltr prelude did  :shocked: prob just because of the size i suppose lol
i've added a better pic still abit fuzzy tho.
(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa434/off_the_cuff/IMAG0206.jpg)
Hop e thats abit better lol
I wasnt too fussed about the engine tbh i wanted a mk2 or 3 golf gti for years n when i saw it i just said i'll take it lol

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Len on 21 September 2010, 16:31

Definitely something wrong with your camera!  :laugh:

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: MotorPsycho on 21 September 2010, 17:53

or your hands?

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: AlexMozza on 21 September 2010, 18:37

Perhaps its an iPhone  :p

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 21 September 2010, 20:43

Yup its an iphone lol

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 23 September 2010, 16:21

oes anyone know how to adjust the clutch via the cable?

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: Christo77 on 23 September 2010, 17:31

As said it's a self adjusting on these, there's no manual adjustment available..unless you bodge is somehow, or manage to fit a normal type cable, i wouldn't.
Why not purchase a new correct cable..

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: twhuk1978 on 23 September 2010, 22:55

A hell of a price for that!

Title: Re: newbie needing a few bits of advice
Post by: off_the_cuff on 23 September 2010, 23:17

A hell of a price for what? Lol