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GTi-Engine rebuild-How much?

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GTi-Engine rebuild-How much?

Been looking at a fairly straight MK 1 which is 'calling' to me  :lol:

Trouble is, it has done over 200.000 miles with no service history. Seems genuine mileage. Seems to go OK and not smokey. Bit of an oil leak around the bit that the oil filter attaches to.

Question is…………………when it goes bang, which I am sure it will sooner than later, how much will it cost to rebuild it and how much would it cost to get someone who 'knows what they are doing' :lol: to do it!

Thanks

Jules

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you want to beat it before it goes bang !

you'll need a rebore new pistons (rings and pins)
maybe valve guides and recut valve seats skim the head
main bearings and big end shells
reshim the tappets
new cam belt
maybe new water pump
check the oil pump
and new gaskets

wil cost a bit

Stu

www.msportcam.co.uk

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engine rebuild

Hi
I had the top end completely rebuilt (valve, guide all seals, gaskets, cam belt, skimmed, everything put together was new…it was done last march ?650.00
TC

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i was wondering the same. i have seen volkespares advertising reconditioned engines for about ?700 fitted. are these any good or could you get a garage to rebuild your original engine for less?

Mk1 2l TSR G60.  .getting. There twice as fast

Mk1 lhd diesel…….getting. There for half the cost

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Thanks! Car has been sold and the 'voices' told me not to buy it. Too much expense methinks!! :cry:  'ollocks, will keep looking!
 :lol:  

Jules
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