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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Goops on 20 May 2008, 11:04
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MY brother wants to go halves for a mk1 16v, really tempted!
Anyone think its worth it, as i have my 16v mk2 already!?
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only if you get a good straight one with not much rust. otherwise you'll wish you never did.
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Thanks Russ,
I might have a look at one this weekend.
Any things to look out for when buying a 16v conversion?
Does the standard mk1 oil cooler and rad suffice for the job?
Thanks!
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Surely the mk1 section would be the place to ask?
(i'd expect the mk2 oil cooler has been used though)
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What can i say, i love the mk2 section :wink:
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What can i say, i love the mk2 section :wink:
mk5 syndrome :grin:
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mk2 oil cooler isnt as good as the mk1 coolier. the mk1 has a little rad with it whereas the mk is only cooled by water.
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I had a look @ a potential MK1 project... EEEK! Defo a money pitt, it has all the parts waiting to go in and stuff, but the interior is crap and loads of rust :sad:
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Ive read up on a few guides on what to look for when buying a mk1, rust areas etc
I was wondering what to look for on a 16v conversion, to check if its a solid conversion job?
I saw a dude on racetrack in a mk1 16v keeping bumper to bumper with a 1.8t20v! :grin:
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I saw a dude on racetrack in a mk1 16v keeping bumper to bumper with a 1.8t20v! :grin:
MK2 or MK4 1.8t?
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mk4 dude, though i think it was souped up!
Surely a mk2 1.8t would rip a mk1 1.8 16v (standard) apart on a straight?
or does the power/weight ratio come to play!
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A mk2-1.8t would own most things
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There's a mk1 16v for sale in the for sale section if you've got 3.5k ono.
I would like to own a mk1 16v at some point. :cool:
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yeah saw that one gibby, looks sweet as a nut!
Would be awesome for my daily 50 mile commute on the motorway.
3.5k a fair price? I could use the money towards a 1.8t fund for the valver instead :undecided:
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He's said 3.5k ono, so could get him down a bit, maybe even to 3k if he wants a quick deal, but if I thought it was decent I'd pay around that mark for it easy. Decent mk1s are easy up to 3k+ these days. 1.8t in a mk2 is quality but there's just something about a mk1 16v that I love. :cool:
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I need some pics of your mk2. Sorry but I do, I can't make do with your sig. pic!
It's like porn previews YOU NEED TO SEE MORE!
hehe please it looks lovely, what're those wheels?
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Just sold a pretty nice Mk1 on ebay - and I have to say it was a blast but id always revert back to the Mk2 unless you have deep pockets. If the rust gets into those sills (as it has on most) then its a non starter and a hefty repair bill unless you have the skills to fix it yourself
My old beast ....
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/clio36/IMG_0284.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f152/clio36/622f_3.jpg)
Im a big fan of standard motors though so id have never considered a 16v conversion
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I've had loads of mk1's, problem is, they are getting older and older by the day = More problems!!
As said before rust would be your biggest problem. My old mk1 had no inner wings when i took the wings off, sills were rotten, rear struts, rear arches, boot floor, bulkhead. Mine looked like a minter from the outside though with a respray and a tidy(ish) interior...payed a pretty penny for it just wish i would of got right under the car and had a good poke around before i bit the bullet!!!
If i was to get another which at some point i will, i'd be looking to spend around the 3.5k mark, you idealy want one which has had the time and money poured into it....so you dont have to!!!
Mk1's are so cooool tho!!! :cool: :cool: