This tops everything!...

[GemGTI]

My engine is f**ked! Took car in about this rattling and shuddering thats been happening lately when car is idle, and it turn out the engine is knackered.  Camshaft and main bearings or something? So all the problems I have had with my car in the past now seem pathetic! 

Anyone know where I can get a good mk1 golf 1.6 gti engine?

[sellers]

 

sorry i dont,

this could be a time for a 2ltr 16v though

[...joe]

gutted for you,

still look on the positive, good time for a conversion. a decent 1.8 kjet would be an easy swap and not too expensive..

[GemGTI]

I would like to keep it original if possible. I don't know. I don't want a big engine. But maybe a newer one. Then hopefully it'll last longer!! Anyone know what engines will go in my car? mk2 1.6gti for example? Or mk3?

[Judderi]

If you wanna keep it origional then why not get the bottom end rebuilt. If you can get it off then its only gonna cost a few hundred.

[Madone_si]

I would get a second garage to review the car and confirm its the same issue.

If it is then I would look in the following locations;

Ebay... (you should of bought that engine I told you about the other week...) which was a VEGE engine - there website is http://www.vege.nl/index2.php?portalID=17 - this is the best engines you can get, I'm looking at there engines myself at the moment...

http://oemparts.co.uk/ - will do a 1.6I engine - best to call them up and find out price

http://www.tsr-performance.com/ - they specialize in all sorts of engine set-ups again best to call them as ask for details (south west of UK)

http://www.bigboystoys-uk.com - they provide engines - I've heard they do good price, but have not heard any feedback on the quality of engines.

http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk - these are the best guys in the business for knowledge and they are in nottingham area - again give them a call for details.

It all comes down to what is really the issue and where you feel happy to get the parts and then somone who can install those parts for you into your car....

did you take the car to Joe to have a look at your issues?

Si

[gibby]

Gutted for you Gem.   You must be the most optomistic dubber ever, no matter what happens to you you just try to get it sorted to keep it on the road so hat off to you.  

As for the engine, you could always put a thread on all the forums, but I also like Sellers' idea of a 2ltr 16v, or at least a 1.9 8v.  

[topher]

we have a tatty 1.6 gti sitting in the yard doing nothing, but the engine is solid.. ill have a word and see if we can let the engine go seperately.

[mowgli]

Rebuild, lighten and balance while you're at it.

[Mk1Mad J - 16v]

Got a couple here but its probably too far to post 

I can definately recommend the volkspares/bigboystoys engines