Tempted by a mk1 16v

[Goops]

MY brother wants to go halves for a mk1 16v, really tempted!
Anyone think its worth it, as i have my 16v mk2 already!?

[russ-vdub]

only if you get a good straight one with not much rust. otherwise you'll wish you never did.

[Goops]

Thanks Russ,

I might have a look at one this weekend.
Any things to look out for when buying a 16v conversion?
Does the standard mk1 oil cooler and rad suffice for the job?

Thanks!

[Mew]

Surely the mk1 section would be the place to ask?

(i'd expect the mk2 oil cooler has been used though)

[Goops]

What can i say, i love the mk2 section 

[Mew]

What can i say, i love the mk2 section 

mk5 syndrome 

[russ-vdub]

mk2 oil cooler isnt as good as the mk1 coolier. the mk1 has a little rad with it whereas the mk is only cooled by water.

[Jay]

I had a look @ a potential MK1 project... EEEK! Defo a money pitt, it has all the parts waiting to go in and stuff, but the interior is crap and loads of rust 

[Goops]

Ive read up on a few guides on what to look for when buying a mk1, rust areas etc

I was wondering what to look for on a 16v conversion, to check if its a solid conversion job?

I saw a dude on racetrack in a mk1 16v keeping bumper to bumper with a 1.8t20v!

[Jay]

I saw a dude on racetrack in a mk1 16v keeping bumper to bumper with a 1.8t20v!

MK2 or MK4 1.8t?