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Offline danhock

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What is it?
« on: 16 September 2003, 09:15 »
Picked up my Golf cabrio last night...

Just wondering what Spec it is...

Its 1988 E Reg.

I was abit suprised to see a DOHC 16V engine. is this normal?

Dan
« Last Edit: 18 September 2003, 13:18 by danhock »
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Re:What is it!
« Reply #1 on: 16 September 2003, 12:12 »

Sorry for stating the obvious but its either a 16v GTI or a MK2  with a 16v GTI engine stuck in it!!!!

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #2 on: 16 September 2003, 12:32 »
You've just bought the cabrio for ?500 and now you have found a 16V lump under the bonnet.......you lucky lucky ' :o :o :o'.
Sounds like someone in the past has stuffed a 16V lump under the bonnet to replace the 8V unit.

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Picked up my Gold last night...

Just wondering what Spec it is...

Its 1988 E Reg.

I was abit suprised to see a DOHC 16V engine. is this normal?

Dan

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #3 on: 16 September 2003, 12:32 »
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Picked up my Gold last night...

actually it's a precious metal, usually worn as jewellery, but can be utalised in electronic equipment, pirates teeth, or as a basis for the relationship between different currencies
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« Last Edit: 16 September 2003, 12:35 by AdamB »
I don't own this anymore - I just can't be arsed to change the picture

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #4 on: 16 September 2003, 13:04 »
I'd say you are very lucky!  8)

Offline danhock

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #5 on: 17 September 2003, 10:17 »
Yes its a Cabrio and yes its a 16v DOHC engine.... Garage last night told me its a 2.0L. Can that be right???

Had it on the Ramps and noticed:
Custom built Stainless steel longlife exhaust...
Yellow Shocks (look like Eibach)
No rust or welding on sills or anywhere!!

Its got a 5 speed box too.

Do i qualify for bargain of the year?
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Re:What is it!
« Reply #6 on: 17 September 2003, 10:35 »
Sounds like you got a hell of a deal.  :)

Rich (richandhazel) still get's bargain of the year award though  :-X

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Offline danhock

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #7 on: 17 September 2003, 10:53 »
What did Rich get then?

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #8 on: 17 September 2003, 11:00 »
Aha now that would be telling. No seriously I picked this up at the weekend:-

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?board=2;action=display;threadid=2004;start=0

Cost me ?500 less than yours.  ;D
Actually thats not altogether true as I had to tow it back so I did incur a ?15 charge for the use of an A frame and tailboard, plus I did buy the guy a few beers.
Still an absolute bargain. I have had a look underneath it now and the chassis has no rot in the usual places.......can't believe it!  :o

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Re:What is it!
« Reply #9 on: 17 September 2003, 11:10 »
Ive a couple of bits need sorting... Hand brak doesnt lock off and the pipe that leads to the pertol tank has a hole in it!!

Also the seats are not good...

Know anywhere i can get this all sorted? I live in Wiltshire..
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