Skip navigation

What to change on a mk1 that's been in storage

Post

Back to the top
So I've brought a mk1 gti it hasn't been MOTd since 2007 so I'm going to full service and change both belts, is there anything else?

Post

Back to the top
Check all the fuel lines, brake lines, brakes, vac pipes. 

Post

Back to the top
Replace anything wet; coolant, brake fluid, oil, gearbox oil, even petrol which goes off and washer fluid if its full of gunk.

Engine and fuel filters.

If tyres are cracked or showing signs of perishing I'd replaced them too.

Might be an idea to do minimum and then MOT 1st to make sure its not got major problems before you start spending big £ ?

1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet

The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.

Post

Back to the top
Totally agree with E1800's comments, personally I'd get it transported to the garage, get the MOT 1st before thinking of driving it. Best of luck to you.
0 guests and 0 members have just viewed this: None.