khare's mk3 GTI...16v!

[Jay]

Because he won't be able to sell an 8v for the price of a 16v.

and we all know he'll end up getting a non-turbo scooby with a hood scoop   

[Mew]

Because it can work out cheaper, he might want to do it/enjoy it, if it's a solid shell then it can also make sense etc etc

[Khare]

Because it can work out cheaper, he might want to do it/enjoy it, if it's a solid shell then it can also make sense etc etc

Spot on

My shell is pretty much sound. Sills are starting to show age but nothing a spot of welding can't sort. Suspension needs a makeover all round, and rear axle needs some attention (stub axle and bushes). But apart from that, shells is pretty much in great condition.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Have to agree with Wayne on this, alot of effort to do really.
What's actually wrong with the 8v lump?
I would spend the money on that, but then it is your motor.

[Khare]

Have to agree with Wayne on this, alot of effort to do really.
What's actually wrong with the 8v lump?
I would spend the money on that, but then it is your motor.

Cyl 3 piston rings are pretty shot.

Cyl 1
Dry   190
Wet  195

Cyl 2
Dry   180
Wet  195

Cyl 3
Dry    180
Wet   215

Cyl 4
Dry  185
Wet  185

Got blow by 

It really wouldn't survive a 3500+ mile trip in the space of 3 weeks, and the engine has been feeling lazy, unresponsive and flat lately too.

[AudiA8Quattro]

What's wrong the those compression figures?
Looks healthy to me, any other symptoms?

[Khare]

What's wrong the those compression figures?
Looks healthy to me, any other symptoms?

healthy? A 35psi loss? No way Jose!

Huge amounts of crank pressure, cos of the blow by.

[AudiA8Quattro]

Those dry pressures are pretty much spot on mate.

[Khare]

Dry yes, wet no.

[AudiA8Quattro]

If you had a problem then the dry pressures wouldn't be that good.
Maybe try a leak down test.