Project 16v

[hobbes]

Hi,
I've recently bought a 16v - first golf ever and i've almost done my list of mechanical bits before the exterior and wheels get a fettle - any tips what you guys think i should get done to make it run the best it can.  its totally original and will stay that way.

[Jay]

its totally original and will stay that way.

Does that include not uprating the cam?

Get 280mm brakes on.
Paint up the engine bay.
Front upper stut brace.
Coilovers.
uprated front ARB.
Rear strut brace.
Some nice light weight alloys

 

[Conker]

its totally original and will stay that way.

Does that include not uprating the cam?

Get 280mm brakes on.
Paint up the engine bay.
Front upper stut brace.
Coilovers.
uprated front ARB.
Rear strut brace.
Some nice light weight alloys

 

Er, not many of those are "original" Jay! 



Hobbes...  If you mean keep it really original, I would suggest...

1. V-Power or equivalent fuel
2. Decent oil/filter and regular changes
3. Decent panel air filter
4. Regular services with quality parts e.g. spark plugs, leads etc.
5. The best tyres you can buy, same applies to brakes and pads.
6. Fluid service (PAS, brake etc.)
7. Get the timing and CO2 setting set up by the pro's e.g. Stealth.
8. 4 wheel alignment and balancing

[Khare]

what conker said, and get stuff from VW rather than GSF and ECP. vw is more expensive but its OEM.
Also, fix stuff like worn seat bolster etc.

[Jay]

1. V-Power or equivalent fuel
2. Decent oil/filter and regular changes
3. Decent panel air filter
4. Regular services with quality parts e.g. spark plugs, leads etc.
5. The best tyres you can buy, same applies to brakes and pads.
6. Fluid service (PAS, brake etc.)
7. Get the timing and CO2 setting set up by the pro's e.g. Stealth.
8. 4 wheel alignment and balancing

All those are pretty much what you'd expect anyway  I did get carried away though 

Suppose a new/cleaned expansion tank wouldn't go a miss, maybe new hoses if they're looking tatty/worn out.
Underseal the entire car and sort any rust found.
get the arch covers off to check for rust and sort as needed.
clean up brake discs and drums.

When you get round to sorting the interior:
Rip the carpet out and check for holes in the floor pan and sort what needs to be done there.
Door cards off and reseal with waxoyl.

[hobbes]

Jobs done so far:

front pads and discs
new shocks and springs all the way around (had a lowering kit fitted, so geometry set up needed)
cam belt
stat
water pump
couple of hoses
filters and oil
two new exhaust sections
a couple of oil seals on 2 pulleys
power steering and fan belt
battery
a couple of vacuum hoses
fuel filter.

still a fair bit todo.  good point about the carpet, the interior has a musty feel.

[Jay]

still a fair bit todo.  good point about the carpet, the interior has a musty feel.

Oh dear! Get the carpet out for sure! If you've had a water leak then you'll probably have to replace the sound deadening, you can get replacement sound deadening from places like B&Q, get the builders grade stuff   

[dan7]

still a fair bit todo.  good point about the carpet, the interior has a musty feel.

Oh dear! Get the carpet out for sure! If you've had a water leak then you'll probably have to replace the sound deadening, you can get replacement sound deadening from places like B&Q, get the builders grade stuff   

Went B&Q yesterday to get some of the above, they just scratched their heads in confusion! What would B&Q call the stuff???

[Khare]

Went B&Q yesterday to get some of the above, they just scratched their heads in confusion! What would B&Q call the stuff???

i think you need plastic membrane. get some waterproof tape too to stick it on.

[hobbes]

Ref the waxoyl - i've heard of it but what is exactly is it - where can i get it, is it expensive and how do you apply it - paint/spray??