Just became a fully paid member

Hi all

Just thought i would introduce my self. I recently bought a 1983 black mk1 golf gti from a forum member off here, that needs a fair bit of tlc, so im sure this forum & its users will come in very handy in the close & long term future.

My first question is, where is the best place to sorce a good quality, full cylinder head gasket kit from, as i plan to do things properly first time & hope only to do things once.

Cheers Paul.

Welcome Richie83  :wink:

Let see some photos of the mk1 then, whereabouts are you from?

I bought my head gasket set off Euro car parts……
http://www.eurocarparts.com/default.asp

had no problems with the gaskets, so happy with them.

There is also GSF……
Car Parts & Spares -- Buy Online with Fast UK Delivery | GSF Car Parts

Hope that's o help to you  

Thanks for joining Richie and welcome to the club :wink:  Check VW dealer too for price of the gasket, it's the sort of part I would go for OEM if price not silly :wink:

Any pics of your new purchase for us?

This is the only pic i have of it at the moment with the bumper & grill off




& the reason the bumper is off is to gain better access around the engine bay as i bought the car with the following problem




Paul.

Looks really shiny Paul, new coat of paint on it?

If you need any head work done, try www.cylinderhead.co.uk

Cheers
Andy

does look shiny!

Yep, i was told it had a respray not that long ago but theres a few places around the car that im not 100% happy with so it will more than likely get another respay once ive restored the rest of the car upto the standard that im hopefully gona achieve.