'83 Mk1 Golf Formel E

It was hard enough for me to part with her so I know how you feel. You should have a go at repairing the engine! It's easier than you think. I had the engine running and the bottom end was rattling slightly and the head gasket has gone but with some TLC she could be like new. You could always strip the engine down and see how you get on with it and if it's too difficult buy a new one. Just a thought.  I'm glad you kept her though. 

m00 said

What's up with the one in it?

I'll have it off you if you don't want it

The gasket is gone & I'd love a bigger engine! Would you be interested in it if i wanted to get rid?

VwChlo_ said

m00 said

What's up with the one in it?

I'll have it off you if you don't want it

The gasket is gone & I'd love a bigger engine! Would you be interested in it if i wanted to get rid?

Yeah, why not. It'll only end up as scrap if I don't have have it.* *Just clearing it with the boss man as it'll be staying in his garage! 

I've been toying with the idea of a rebuild…I had the same engine in my old Polo and it was no fun at all.

For the money I would spend fixing it, I could get something a tad more reliable & faster. I'd never scrap the current engine though!

I'll try not to take offence to the 'no fun at all' and 'more reliable' comments Oreo is still going strong 102k miles on and has never missed a beat.

It's a shame you aren't keeping her original though. I looked recently, for insurance purposes, at how many are left on the road and it's only 39.

If you really want rid, I'll come and collect it. I'm only in Rugby 

m00 said

I'll try not to take offence to the 'no fun at all' and 'more reliable' comments Oreo is still going strong 102k miles on and has never missed a beat.

It's a shame you aren't keeping her original though. I looked recently, for insurance purposes, at how many are left on the road and it's only 39.

If you really want rid, I'll come and collect it. I'm only in Rugby 

It's just from my own past experience with the engine, it couldn't get up hills or anything! Also, they seemed to love blowing head gaskets as often as possible   ..or maybe it's just me!

I will definitely be getting rid at some point, a friend of mine has a 1.1 sitting around and has offered for me to buy it, not sure if that's a good idea though  

Nice to see another formel e  keep posting 

stevebones said

Nice to see another formel e  keep posting 

Your Formel E is beautiful  I wish mine looked like that!! How long have you had it? 

My current Formel E badge is snapped down the middle and stuck on with chewing gum...

Had a snoop on eBay earlier and found this! buzzing! .

VwChlo_ said

stevebones said

Nice to see another formel e  keep posting 

Your Formel E is beautiful  I wish mine looked like that!! How long have you had it? 

 
Thanks had it about 4 years  them 1st picks are when we just brought it, can see from posts not had to do a great deal to it  just for weekends & shows now so doing a few little bits to it to look new & original 

stevebones said

VwChlo_ said

stevebones said

Nice to see another formel e  keep posting 

Your Formel E is beautiful  I wish mine looked like that!! How long have you had it? 

 
Thanks had it about 4 years  them 1st picks are when we just brought it, can see from posts not had to do a great deal to it  just for weekends & shows now so doing a few little bits to it to look new & original 

It'll take me forever to get mine to that standard   lovely example!

Seen how much I paid for it?  :O  it's my sons car brought it when he was 15 as 1st car  loads more pics on instagram @vw_joel & @sbones73 

stevebones said

Seen how much I paid for it?  :O  it's my sons car brought it when he was 15 as 1st car  loads more pics on instagram @vw_joel & @sbones73 

Yes!! vuuury cheap..I paid £450 for mine, pretty much a whole car in parts though   just got to find me an engine or rebuild the one that's in it   .

I'll follow both accounts in a sec!   .

Haven't had any time at all to even go and see the Golf recently  .

When I next have the time I want to clean up the carpet and seats ready to go back in all nice & clean! I'm going to try and put all of the interior back in and see what I do and don't have in the car, at least then I can start making a list of all the little bits I need to get my hands on..  .

That's all….for now!

Still haven't had the chance to do the above  

BUT…I got a nice little wage increase today, so that means I will now have lots of extra pennies to start splashing on the Golf!!  

Soon..

Love the old Formule E 1.1 cars

nice… look forward to some more pics…

I'll hopefully get some more pictures up soon!

Just had ANOTHER wage increase & treated myself to a new tool box, so I have no excuse whatsoever now  

Nice to see an other 1.1 getting some love!
Keep up the good work

wow you have youre work cut out but looks great, looking forward to seeing some more progress!

D_Martijn Nova15 Thanks both  

Big things happening very soon if all goes to plan!!