1983 mk1 Golf GTI 1.6
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1983 mk1 Golf GTI 1.6
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gear problem maybe gear linkage?
poor running might simply be ignition. but could be bad fuel delivery,need more info really
1982 Non Sunroof Black 1600 GTI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
2003 MKIV Golf PD150 GT TDI
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keeping it mk1
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you cant select first gear? under the car in the you can adjust the long gear rod 2 ways by loosing up 1 bolt and moving and turning the adjustment clamp a bit, slight changes in position make big differences in gear selection. i changed the rubbers once and when i put it back on only had 3'4'5th so I had to move it slighty till I had all gears back, takes practice and some sitting in the car to tell you if they can get all gears
unless your first gear cog in the gearbox is in bits or on its way out as these gears are used the most they were out the fastest
as for cutting out? It HAS to be either POOR fuel delivery (bad fuel pump, rust blockages in the pet tank for e.g) !!!!!!!! OR BAD ignition system (from distributor, leads, spark plug, alternator for e.g)
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keeping it mk1
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Russell1 said
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Russell1 said
Alright Einstein ive got that much figured out.
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What you really should be looking at are the places where they rot. Pretty paintwork doesn't automatically mean a solid car.
Good luck if you think you can handle it!
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But the engine is a awful mess in this car. Ill throw up a few photos later and let yous all have a look! Have you any other tips or things I should be worried/ looking for? Thanks again.
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Obvious things to check are the fuel filler neck rots around where the fuel filler nozzle goes in and this causes rust to get into the fuel system and play havoc with the injection system.
Gearlinkage wear is common but easily fixable with readily available parts.
water ingress under the windscreen from rotton scuttle panel can drip water onto the fusebox and play games with your electrics.
Rot in the bottom corners of the wheel arches in all 8 areas. (Is often hidden by the plastic wheel arch spats on GTI's)
Rear panels rot.
Factory sunroofs rot.
Rot can pretty much appear any where on these cars and if you start to find it then assume it will be just the tip of the iceburg that you have found.
Worn/damaged trim which is difficult to replace with decent if your on a tight budget.
Engines are pretty bullet proof but only if they've been looked after. Valve stem guides wear to give a puff of smoke on start up. Constant smoke will mean a rebore and full rebuild.
Gearboxes crunching down into 2nd is guaranteed on high mileage but livable with.
The list can go on……..
These cars do come with a certain amount of kudos but it can come at a price!
Study some of the projects taken on on this site and it should give you an idea of what you could be letting yourself in for.
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