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General => General discussion => Topic started by: darren on 22 December 2003, 09:48

Title: NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: darren on 22 December 2003, 09:48

HEY JUST BOUGHT A MK3 2.0 8 V ANY ONE GOT ANY USFULL TIPS FOR ME .OR ANY THING I SHOULD LOOKOUT FOR ? ???

Title: Re:NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: i-espedair on 22 December 2003, 10:28

Welcome! Too much to put in one post mate! Read the threads!  ;D

What do you wanna know???

Title: Re:NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: darren on 22 December 2003, 10:34

ANY THING I SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR IE DO THEY HAVE A ROT PROB AND WHERE SHOULD I LOOK

Title: Re:NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: golfvr6 on 22 December 2003, 10:36

Mk3 do tend to rust a bit around the doors. Any substantial rust would indicate poorly repaired accident damage.

Title: Re:NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: darren on 22 December 2003, 10:38

NO HAVE NONE OF THAT THE CAR CAME UP CLEAN ON HPI

Title: Re:NEW OWNER MK3 2.0 8V
Post by: golfvr6 on 22 December 2003, 10:39

OK thats cool, check for panel gaps. Engine should sound smooth, check for smokey exhaust.