Good and bad news (56k warning)

[richard ellison]

Good news: car is looking sweet, very happy with how it looks







Bad news is engine is showing signs of wear. Been giving it alot of thought and decided to spend the money, get the job done properly and keep her for a good 5 years more if not longer. Not sure on prices of reconditioning. I see TSR do a 1.8 8v fitted for £1750, i take it this is a recon engine?

Thoughts and advice appreciated 

[jv]

Would hope so for that price!

Guess it depends on whether you are after an increase in performance or just a fresh engine?

[golfpro]

looks bloody lovely that! good decision keepin it! Dont know about the engine sida things but i do know thats a fantastic lookin cab!  

[richard ellison]

JV was more after keeping it running heatlily. a VR6 or even 2.0 16v would be nice but insurance wise im not too keen...

[jv]

exchange rebuilt 1.8 8v from volkspares is 669

[*Dubby*]

VR6 would be waaaaaaay too heavy - unless all your journeys consist of straight roads
I know someone who has had a 2.0 seat lump (i think) put in theres 

Looks nice

[Neaty]

yea i think alot of the places that sell replacement engines are rebuilt ones

[Dinky]

agree with dubs..vr's are a heavy engine for the mk1(plus its been done ) ..tsr do a few engines which wud fit nicely in a cab..just gotta do ya research hun..

Dinx

[*Dubby*]

How about a 16v G60 

[Dinky]

i think it just depends on three things...wot power you want..how much ya willing to spend..and if your gonna buy me the same conversion...simple as that..

Dinx