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Newbie from Chesterfield
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Thought I would introduce my self I'm Pete and have just bought a 1987 Golf cabriolet Gti.I'm new to golfs but also have a modified Vw T4 with the 5 cyclinder 2.5 petrol engine.
Little rough round the edges but have plans for it ready for the summer.
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Thought I would introduce my self I'm Pete and have just bought a 1987 Golf cabriolet Gti.I'm new to golfs but also have a modified Vw T4 with the 5 cyclinder 2.5 petrol engine.
Little rough round the edges but have plans for it ready for the summer.
Pictures to follow.
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Hi mate wellcome to the club.
B reg cab
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Hi Pete and welcome along to the forum mate.
Smudger
Smudger
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Well at present I need to sort the issues with oils burning.Today's job is do compression test from there it's either engine out or head off.
Problem is I have a habit of putting silly engines in cars when the old engine is out so who knows what will happen.
This was the last thing I took the engine out off.
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1980 mini clubman with a 1600 twin cam Vauxhall engine running R1 carbs and megajolt ignition.Sold it last year to build the camper.
Blues my colour so a respray could be on cards too.
Problem is I have a habit of putting silly engines in cars when the old engine is out so who knows what will happen.
This was the last thing I took the engine out off.
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1980 mini clubman with a 1600 twin cam Vauxhall engine running R1 carbs and megajolt ignition.Sold it last year to build the camper.
Blues my colour so a respray could be on cards too.
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Smudger depending on how today goes I may be interested in your engine if you still have it.
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The DX you mean mate? Got the metering head with fuel pump as well to go with it included in price And yes it's still available as of now
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smudger said
The DX you mean mate? Got the metering head with fuel pump as well to go with it included in price And yes it's still available as of now
Yes mate I will report back later today after compression test.
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OK mate let me know.
Smudger
Smudger
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Got a 16v in Sheffield that would be a good upgrade for you if you like conversions
Sorry smudger
And welcome along aswell
Sorry smudger
And welcome along aswell
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Brad I am going to have to come and bash you over the bonce
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Welcome to the site. Love the mini I use to have an Ex works rally mini many years ago, regretted selling it. I saw it at the NEC classic a few years nearly fell though the floor when told how much it was worth £27000 cf_emoticons__BangHead:Anyway good luck with the engine
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I've done a compression test and found the following.
No 1 (Nearest cam belt ) 200psi
no2 205 psi
no3 203 psi
no4 198 psi.
All done when engine was up to running temperature and with all plugs removed and throttle open.
I did try and put a little bit of oil down the plug holes just to see if it increased but it just went of the scale on the compression tester so I presume it must me hydraulic locking it with oil in.?
Do the readings sound about right for a 1.8 Gti with 130,000 miles on.
Does it point towards valve stem oil seals.
Cheers Pete
No 1 (Nearest cam belt ) 200psi
no2 205 psi
no3 203 psi
no4 198 psi.
All done when engine was up to running temperature and with all plugs removed and throttle open.
I did try and put a little bit of oil down the plug holes just to see if it increased but it just went of the scale on the compression tester so I presume it must me hydraulic locking it with oil in.?
Do the readings sound about right for a 1.8 Gti with 130,000 miles on.
Does it point towards valve stem oil seals.
Cheers Pete
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Hi
Can anyone tell me if the Haynes manual 0726 (brown one) covers the 1800cc dx engine with hydraulic tappets.
Local motor factors have one but wont open it to check
Thanks Pete
Can anyone tell me if the Haynes manual 0726 (brown one) covers the 1800cc dx engine with hydraulic tappets.
Local motor factors have one but wont open it to check
Thanks Pete
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I've got a DX and use these two Haynes manuals,
Restoration Manual - VW Golf ans Jetta
Service and Repair Manual, VW Golf & Jetta 1984 - 1992
ISBN details :
ISBN 978 1 85960 448 9
ISBN 1 85960 282 7
Restoration Manual - VW Golf ans Jetta
Service and Repair Manual, VW Golf & Jetta 1984 - 1992
ISBN details :
ISBN 978 1 85960 448 9
ISBN 1 85960 282 7
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cheers mate
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Welcome! I'm originally from Chesterfield!
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Cheers mate
Im in Inkersall
Im in Inkersall
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Ayup , I'm in Brimington . If you want to take a look in the Haynes manual
Mk1 2l TSR G60. .getting. There twice as fast
Mk1 lhd diesel…….getting. There for half the cost
Mk1 lhd diesel…….getting. There for half the cost
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That's good of you mate thanks but I managed to pick one up on ebay last week.
Dont suppose you know of any in breakers that have any 180 I've in do you as I'm in need of a vac valve.
Dont suppose you know of any in breakers that have any 180 I've in do you as I'm in need of a vac valve.
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