Author Topic: Mark 1 gti cab for everyday use?  (Read 4803 times)

Offline raferackstraw

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Re: Mark 1 gti cab for everyday use?
« Reply #10 on: 01 August 2012, 18:37 »
just to add overall ive owned mine since 2005 and have on occasions thrashed it hard, actually blew the headgasket mullering an audi tt, since engine/box rebuild i have had no issues that i couldnt sort myself.
its been used for short runs long runs ferrying stuff from BnQ also even on a cold engine has been thrashed and it laps it up.
i do preventative maintenance where possible but regular oil and plugs and filter changes are key.
if its not getting to temp on your work run then a good run out once or twice a week with a damn good thrashing once a month should see you alright.
its about using it so even a run up the shops and back wont bother it as long as it gets that good run out as well.
btw buy a good one to be a keeper and maybe pass on to family, a sound body with good paintwork/hood is preferable to a shot engine. engines are easier to source than good body/paint  :wink:

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Offline Neil

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Re: Mark 1 gti cab for everyday use?
« Reply #11 on: 02 August 2012, 00:12 »
 Cheers every one just gone out and bought a d plate gti cab it's got 90 thousand on the clock,fingers crossed its not a bag off dog doo doo! I'm having a rac inspection first before I pay,hope u all agree this is the right way to go?