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Offline tommyjj

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16v conversion
« on: 16 April 2007, 10:34 »
My 8v anniversary is getting a bit tired (121k) and needs a new clutch and cambelt, and the gearbox is getting a bit whiney... If it's not too pricey, as in £1000 or less, do you think it would be better to put in a recon 16v engine and gearbox instead?

I'm getting worried as i'm using it a lot to drive from london to cornwall (surfing)  :wink:
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Offline Len

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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #1 on: 16 April 2007, 10:40 »
Sell yours and get a 16v! Far easier and less costly!

You need the ECU and loom from a 16v.
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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #2 on: 16 April 2007, 10:48 »
a 16v anniversary is rarer than rockinghorse plop... and expensive.

ordinary 16v golfs look a bit dull by comparison (in my opinion anyway)
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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #3 on: 16 April 2007, 10:58 »
i remember seeing a few websites for companies who do all kinds of VW conversions, including insane things like putting vr6 engines in polos, does anyone know any?
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Offline mase

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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #4 on: 16 April 2007, 11:09 »
www.thephirm.co.uk

just down the road from us mate... down passed farnham by hindhead.

they have a 6n polo with the 4x4 1.8t 20v turbo drive train and engine from and audi TT!!!

if your enquiring, find out how much it would cost to stick a vr6 in a gti engine bay while your at it!  :evil:
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Offline patch900

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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #5 on: 16 April 2007, 11:11 »
mase your insurance company would have a heart attack  :shocked:
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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #6 on: 16 April 2007, 11:15 »
Quote from: patch900 on 16 April 2007, 11:11
mase your insurance company would have a heart attack  :shocked:

LMAO... i think i would have to pay with non-essential internal organs  :rolleyes:
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Offline patch900

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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #7 on: 16 April 2007, 11:40 »
you only need 1 kidney  :evil:

get the other on ebay, might be able to afford a Mk4 and insure them both for the cash you get for it  :laugh:
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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #8 on: 16 April 2007, 14:03 »
Quote from: patch900 on 16 April 2007, 11:40
you only need 1 kidney  :evil:

get the other on ebay, might be able to afford a Mk4 and insure them both for the cash you get for it  :laugh:

Nah you only get about £2500 for 'em - I've already checked!!  :sad:
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Re: 16v conversion
« Reply #9 on: 19 April 2007, 21:02 »
fi you loook around local breakers yards you could possibly get the engine gearbox wiring , gearselector and ecu for around £500 but make sure you keep and eye on them when they are removing it !!!! then you can get it install for £500 and you done
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