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Offline Jack4688

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #20 on: 03 May 2011, 15:33 »
Yeah I'm having a look now, I've got time so I'll just keep having casual looks inbetween revision  :smiley:

Plus I'd prefer black anyway
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Offline Shady Pioneer

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #21 on: 03 May 2011, 15:35 »
Quote from: Jack4688 on 03 May 2011, 15:26
Quote from: Shady Pioneer on 03 May 2011, 15:22
Piece of piss mate.  :grin: Even I can do it and I'm a simpleton.

Problem solved then! I'd actually like to have a little project car for myself anyway - not that I'd be out in the garage for hours, six weekends on the trot, to change the gear knob  :grin:

My mate suggested I get an 8v and swap in a 16v head! Pah! not ruddy likely!!!

It's not worth the hassle putting an engine in a car that had that engine in the first place. Buy a good valver, just be sure to check the sills and under the arch trim for rust, otherwise you'll end up with a valver like mine going to the scrapyard.  :grin:
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Offline Jack4688

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #22 on: 03 May 2011, 15:40 »
He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one  :smiley:
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Offline Wayne

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #23 on: 03 May 2011, 15:42 »
Quote from: Jack4688 on 03 May 2011, 15:40
He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one  :smiley:

Handy guide: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189917.0
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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #24 on: 03 May 2011, 15:43 »
Make sure to take the sill trims off to check underneath them (if fitted), because if you find anything like this:



DON'T GO FOR IT!

That was my car a few weeks ago.
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Offline Jack3559

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #25 on: 03 May 2011, 15:51 »
And now it's a fridge freezer or maybe a can of fizzy drink.

To find out more about recycling services available in your area, contact your local council and see how you can get involved.
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Offline Jack4688

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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #26 on: 03 May 2011, 16:08 »
Quote from: Wayne on 03 May 2011, 15:42
Quote from: Jack4688 on 03 May 2011, 15:40
He's always full of stupid ideas like that. I've read that rust was a common problem on mk3s so I now know what to look out for when I have a look at one  :smiley:

Handy guide: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=189917.0

Ok now DEFINITELY know what to look out for, that thread has scared me straight! Well nice talking to you fellas but I'm off golfs now, think look for an 80s Lancia  :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #27 on: 03 May 2011, 16:10 »
Feck off then.  :grin: :kiss:
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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #28 on: 03 May 2011, 16:14 »
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Re: GTI 16v Anniversary on PH/Autotrader
« Reply #29 on: 03 May 2011, 16:16 »
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Wow that's a beaut! Low miles? Looks quite good condition
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