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Offline 1996BlueGti

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New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« on: 13 February 2010, 19:15 »
Good Day

I have very recently come into the possession of a GTi! and man am I excited.
I tend to think that I know a lot about cars. as in I can spot and name cars from a distance. recall specs and performance figures. Know the basic working of an engine, gear box, and generally know whats going on under the bonnet of a car.
I have however had NO practical experience. I do have a :mechanical mind" and take stuff apart at every opportunity.
I tend to like to do things myself and learn in the process rather than handing things over to other s to do for me and end up unsatisfied.

I also like "one of a kind" concept. Where "My" Gti is like none other in the world, however I do want to keep the original shape and style of the car. I do like things original.

Now my first question is regarding the engine.. According to Wikipedia and my understanding there of, the Golf MK3 Gti came out standard with a 2.0l 16V engine starting in 1996. Is this true? If so how do I tell if mine is? it has no special markings of which I can see. The engine also doesn't "fill" the space under the bonnet as I have seen in many pictures and friends cars. As a starting point I have looked at the engine number and it begins with AFW000xxx

Second question. Is there any "first things to do when you get a 14 Year Old Gti" guides around? I have done a standard service which included filters, oil.. the usuals


I look forward to your replies and to growing my knowledge through the forum and hopefully as a by-product refining my car in the process
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Offline Deano2711

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #1 on: 13 February 2010, 20:57 »
The Golf Mark 3 GTi came out in the 8valve form as well Mate. By the sounds of yours not filling the engine bay this sounds more like an 8 valve but could not be sure. Try uploading some pics up and we can tell you. Also started way before 1994 Mate      Welcome to the site though Mate.      Deano
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Offline gazpowells

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #2 on: 13 February 2010, 21:17 »
welcome along mate  :smiley:
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Offline flexiblefish98

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #3 on: 13 February 2010, 22:19 »
Hi there,
Have a look in the Mark 3 Section. Loads of helpful people, info and threads and all manner of things about your Golf. Maintenance section has lots of topics on common faults and what to do/look for!
Welcome along :smiley:
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Offline madgti

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #4 on: 14 February 2010, 10:22 »
hello
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Offline GOLF_STU

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #5 on: 14 February 2010, 19:31 »
welcome along  :smiley:
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Offline Andy-H

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #6 on: 14 February 2010, 19:36 »
Welcome  :smiley:
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Offline lfcscott

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #7 on: 15 February 2010, 02:03 »
hello mate & welcome im new to golf gti`s also i have a 15 yr old gti 8v youve done right in getting a service done on it but unless you know the cars history i would get the cam belt changed also. :cool:
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Offline VR6_Wherry

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #8 on: 15 February 2010, 15:35 »
Welcome along and get posting in the Mk3 section lot's of helpful info in there!  :cool:
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Offline Amzy-Bear

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Re: New Golf Gti Owner - 1996 Golf Gti, Dark blue - Exec
« Reply #9 on: 15 February 2010, 21:40 »
hello & welcomes, get some pics up and what your plans are  :smiley:
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