Suitable engine replacement
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Engine Conversions - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
Auto to manual gearbox you will need a different steering rack, gear linkages, gear stick, different pedals, clutch cable and of cause a gearbox and gearbox mount.
Not done it my self so not sure if that's all you need?
With your old engine pour a little oil down the spark plugs holes to see if that helps free it up and only turn the engine over by hand, (19mm socket on the crank) DO NOT TRY and start it on with the key!
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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abfmk1 said
Because it has the gear change brackets on it presumably, which may not be needed anyway depending on g/box.
Ah ok, I was thinking modern = cable change, makes sense now.
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Removing the plugs and spraying some WD-40, or PB-Blaster in the holes may help as well….
It is really really hard to Seize a Gasser, but it is possible.
I am partial to Digifant, I understand them better than CIS.
I also understand Carbs better than CIS, shoot I understand Diesel's Better as well.
CIS is from the "Devil" LOL…
I would look for a 1.8, or a 1.6 or better a 1.9TD…
The auto is a good tranny, but alas it has a negative air displacement ratio when it comes to Mileage.
A lot of folks on this side of the pond Swap them out. (makes mine more valuable)…
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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The car has been standing for 5 years before I bought it a few weeks ago, it was going to be a donor car for my other mk1 but it's in reasonably good condition all things considered so i'm now thinking of doing it up
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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this started after being stood for 20 years
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1.6 injection too, who says k jet is unreliable
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I am already preparing myself for an engine and gearbox replacement, something simple and well practiced, I don't want complicated, any suggestions anyone?
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Any other advice before I turn that key would be much appreciated. Thanks again, John.
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A sperate can of fuel feed into the fuel pump if you have not looked in the fuel tank, you don't want old fuel or bits of rust in the fuel system.
Remove the rotor arm and turn the engine over a few times to build up oil pressure and get oil around the engine, refit rotor arm and give it a try.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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