common engine problems

[ean8]

i am doing a assignment at college i have been told to pick a engine and write about a common problem with them  so i chose a mk2 golf gti 8v engine as i have one but cant think of any problems with the engine?

[Sgt_Lemon]

Does it have to be the engine itself? The electrical stuff and sensors all pack up and they struggles dealing with vacuum problem but that's management again.

[Waspy]

You picked an engine known for being bulletproof, and commonly run upwards of 200,000 miles... As mentioned though, there are a plethora of issues with electrical and vacuum stuff though!

[Sgt_Lemon]

I hear engine bay fires can be a b!tch aswell, huh waspy 

[Waspy]

I hear engine bay fires can be a b!tch aswell, huh waspy 

Hahahaha still not the engine though thats the fuel system

[ians]

Valve stem seals?  But agree a pretty strong engine!!

[Waspy]

Valve stem seals?  But agree a pretty strong engine!!

I would write about the 1.4 twin charger. You could write a novel about that engine's problems

[oakgreener]

You've picked the wrong engine there

[VW BUSH]

It does not have enough valves for a start