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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Deefadog on 09 April 2004, 08:26

Title: Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 09 April 2004, 08:26

Hi all, i have at last found a MK1 golf, it's an 1984 genuine campaign model, body work is mint (according to the seller) have not seen it yet.

There is new koni suspension on it and a magnex ss mid and rear end.

Only prob is the engine, it needs restoring or a new one fitted.

As it stands he wants ?650 for the car, how much will a replcement engine cost and fitted? and is it worth goin for this as long as the body work in V good nick?

Thanks for any advice

deef

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: rustynuts on 09 April 2004, 10:15

It sounds reasonable to me, engines can be picked up very easily and cheaply, especially as you can use the Mk2 spec block as well. Half the battle with Mk1's is getting a solid shell so would recommend you have a look and then make an offer.

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 09 April 2004, 11:23

Thanks rustynuts, yeah this guy said he looked for over 2 years before he got this one, but I'll take a look.

So how much roughly for a new (reconned I am guessing) engine fitted? and can you reccomened anyone? in south wales area if possible!

With the MK2 16v engine is there any thing else that has to be done, wiring etc that would add to etc cost? would be nice to have the 16v unit though :)

Cheers

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: AdamB on 09 April 2004, 13:58

If your thinking of sticking a 16v in it then you will need the loom also. probably be as well to pick up a cheap 16v thats crash damaged and use all the parts.

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 09 April 2004, 17:10

Can you buy recon engines from anywhere and how much do they cost and what is the average price for fitting, i have heard that some garages swap a recon and keep your old engine, recon that engine and start the cycle again on a different car? any one reccomend anywhere.

need to get some solid prices in my head, before I make any decisions

Cheers

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: vixteris on 09 April 2004, 17:17

where abouts are you deefadog - designa dubs, jb's and wagonwheels are all higly recommended by the members of this site :)

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 11 April 2004, 19:48

Thanks Vixter, i am in south wales, Swansea.

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: vixteris on 12 April 2004, 22:04

the only thing that comes to mind in swansea is cabriolet hoods  :-\

  try checking the back of pvw and the golf for someone closer.  :)

The others I mentioned will all be a fair ride from u  :(

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 14 April 2004, 08:31

Cheers, i'll try cabriolet hoods, should give me a starting point, they must know some good local places :)

btw, how much will a new replacement engine cost (a stright swap 8v engine)? roughly of course as places will very

Cheers

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: vixteris on 14 April 2004, 14:49

Name of the place is Jack Smith trimmers 01792 461022 - if you sourced your own engine i reckon you could have it fitted for just a few hundred for a stright 8v swap :)

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 15 April 2004, 08:28

Thanks vixter, have you used "Jack Smith trimmers"? or know anyone that has? do they have a good reputation?

Also How much are 1.8 8v engines? and the best place, Scrappies?

Cheers
 

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: vixteris on 15 April 2004, 14:16

yeh i know alot of people that have used jack smith for hoods - he's well known in the cab scene.

if you can transport the car i would suggest using someone like theses guys http://www.designadubs.co.uk/  . i really dont know anyone in your actual area sorry   :-\

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 16 April 2004, 16:06

I Tried jack, and he don't do engines :( but seemed a nice guy anyway.

I got a price for a 1.8 8v engine from a local company, the engines are re-manufactured engines, meaning that they are almost like new!

He wanted ?1087 for a VAG one and ?1011 for a British make but still good quality apparentlly. and that was my engine as a swap, but no fitting.

Is that about the going price? I have no idea :(

Thanks

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: jv on 16 April 2004, 16:30

how about a rebulit engine on exchange?

volkspares/bigboystoys always advertise in the vw mags.

http://www.volkspares.co.uk/
http://www.bigboystoys-uk.com/

my 8v came with a receipt for about 700 quid's worth of exchange engine work from those above.

:)

jv

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 17 April 2004, 19:30

Thanks jv, I have emailed both companies for quotes!

I'll let you know.

Cheers

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: MK1_BOY on 17 April 2004, 21:03

Any campaign its worth ?650 with or without an engine mate....  Get it and look for a nice DX engine block to stick in, keep it original...  Do you know whats wong with the existing engine??

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: Deefadog on 19 April 2004, 10:51

The engine has very low oil pressure and make alot of noise when over 3000 revs! so it sound knackered :)

I am trying to get hold of trasport at the mo, to bring it back as it's a good 3 hour drive from ome on motorway!  Could get the AA to bring me back though, don't know what documents they off me as I will not be the owner at that time :)

Ta

Title: Re:Worth the money?
Post by: carrie on 20 April 2004, 15:26

as far as i remember with the aa the policy holder is covered in any car. this was certinly the case when the gearbox went on my rover p6 and i had to get it from london to worthing my friend was an aa member and she phone and said she was in a friends car which broke down and we were going to worthing. they came and took us to worting problem solved.
in any case you could just say you brought the car got round the corner and suddenly it sounded bad and needs recovering home/a garage of your choice, problem solved!