New engine...golf mk1, where to buy from?
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New engine...golf mk1, where to buy from?
im looking to buy a new 1600 mk1 8v engine for my golf…i was about to get mine rebuilt but the mechanic found a hairline crack in the head…
id like to keep everything original, so my question is where can i buy an engine from…maybe even a race tuned one?
many thanks!
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if you still like the idea of reconditioning an engine, i would highly recommend, 'scouse' or 'crazyquiff' on the furum. Although i didnt buy a used engine from them they were very helpful all the same.
I eventually went and bought a VEGE engine. I think they have their own website. I got the 1.8 8v so not sure if they do a 1.6 8v. they are VAG engines though and of the highest quality (so i am told)
i was recomennded 'big boys toys' or something like that. i'm sure if you google it you will find it.
Hope this helps, and good luck.
Andrew
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Very expensive.
For that kind of money i may as well install a tuned sport engine in.
Anyone no of anymore info pls let me no.
Cheers.
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oemparts.co.uk
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ouch 8O
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The OEM website does not do any engines for a 1.6 as far as i can see.
I mite just put the engine back in and sell the car. :cry: :cry:
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had a head rebuild on 107,000, took it out on 124,000, have reciepts to prove plus all the mot's and service history for u to look at…
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yea
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i'll let you know how i get on though. :pray:
Andrew
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yeah website aint up to parr but in golf+ they list loadsTheMarkedOne said
Cheers 4 that.
The OEM website does not do any engines for a 1.6 as far as i can see.
I mite just put the engine back in and sell the car. :cry: :cry:
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Can you let me have some contact details pls and also wot kinda prices am lookin at.
I am idealy looking for the bottom end of the engine.
My email is…..
inzajaeno@hotmail.com
many thanks mate
PS…need my baby back on the road 8) 8) 8)
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yea i have plenty of mk1 1600 gti engines in stock all with very low mileage . ave got one that has had a rebuild
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hi
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FINALY!!!!!
I have sourced a bottom end engine from Scouse.
Its sounds very promising
Really grateful for all your help guts.
Will have pics once the car is finished.
Ez all.
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yea
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Update.
Spoke to Scouse and he said i should be getting the bottom end Tomorow…
Cant wait.
I have sourced my Cylinder head wich is Ported with a piper cam.
Will keep you guys posted
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Still waitin for the bottom end 1600 gti block from Scouse. Been over a week now.
AM very sad as my baby is still in the garage.
Will keep you posted.
Nice 1.
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the reason I ask is that I have a piper285 cam with a head, but i was told it was a bad idea to fit it to my brand new VEGE engine. :mrgreen: (sorry)
what sort of tick over will it have? lumpy?
thanks, Andrew
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Ez....
Like i said when and if i hear from him i will keep you posted.
In the meantime if anyone has any contacts for him or address pls do let me no as i am indeed of this block which he promised me. :roll: :roll:
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i feel for you man. my car was off the road for 9 weeks instead of 1 because people let me down.
i'm sure scouse has a good excuse…
Regards, Andrew
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