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Title: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 02 March 2008, 20:14
HI im new to the forum so here goes.
Ive just got a GTi 16 V '96 106K miles and though its a rocket there is a worrying oil leak from the crank seal on the gearbox side. :cry: Is it a big job, engine out? or am i ok, im a fairly competent tractor mechanic!!! different technology i no but the principles are the same.

Any advice gratefully recieved.
Warby
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 04 March 2008, 19:08
Hi & welcome, im relatively new here also, got an 8v GTI mkIII & a 16v GTI mkII... Ive got a similar mileage on my mkIII,

is this your 1st DUB?.......

With regard to your problem mate i wouldnt have a scooby, but just wanted to say welcome :laugh:
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: Pete Taylor on 05 March 2008, 09:30
Sure it's a crank seal and not just a sump gasket?

Good investment by the way ;)
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 12:43
Yep shes a seal 290 quid inc a clutch and VAT.  This is only my 2nd car (im only 18) my mates are a touche miffed as they only have 106's and saxo's  :sick:  :grin: and for 900 sheets i thought it wernt a bad buy  :smiley: that said it wanted to be cheap with the work its having. (CBA doing it meself)
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: Pete Taylor on 05 March 2008, 13:02
They'll be even more confused when you fly past them when you press the loud pedal ;)
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: Mikester on 05 March 2008, 13:10
They'll be even more confused when you fly past them when you press the loud pedal ;)

unless they got 106 gti's. Then it might be a competition ;)
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 14:13
Naah they got 106 and saxo's in1litres, mini RS cooper, fiat bravo1.4 so they eat me dust. But have found understeer is quite bad in the wet :sad: in the dry its a weapon. :laugh:
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: tim145tim on 05 March 2008, 14:43
if the mini you mean is a new cooper S then thats seriously quick... 0-60 about 6.7 secs!
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 15:49
No its old and a touch pooey :grin: that sed its a mini :rolleyes:

Another question, what wheels look good on these motors i was thinking momo corse but never seen em on a golf before. :huh:
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: Pete Taylor on 05 March 2008, 15:51
have a hunt through the mk3 pics mate and find a set that looks good

Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 15:54
Cheers.

The wheels have to wait any way theres still a few oil leaks, rocker cover and oil pressure switch plus a service to do, just sold me old astra so that ll pay to get her up to scratch :cry:
Then the road bike goes and the trials bike is under threat, this thing is getting to be a challening mistress :smiley:
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: Pete Taylor on 05 March 2008, 16:12
lol, but at the end of it you still own a golf GTi valver :D
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 16:14
Thats the saving grace as such :grin: :laugh:
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: CHRIS_MC on 05 March 2008, 17:55
borbet A's if you can afford it (getting rare in the 5stud flavour, as they are discontinued)

or a nice set of mirror polished porsche shoes 1111!!!!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 05 March 2008, 20:32
To be honest i aint keen on the Borbet's but like the idea of porker wheels
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: tim145tim on 06 March 2008, 09:32
16 bbs rx2's? like the kind on my anniversary? ...

http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii114/tim145j/?action=view&current=anniversarypiccis002.jpg
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: 16VWarby on 06 March 2008, 11:11
Now they i like, if it werent too far away (and an expensive boat ride) that motorwould be on bricks in the morning :laugh: :tongue: The motor looks pretty good too... prettier than mine.
Title: Re: My New 16V
Post by: tim145tim on 06 March 2008, 15:22
you can get them on ebay often! have a look fro "bbs rx"