Dan's 1980 GLD

[hitoriko]

Hey guys,

Yes i did get it home, 4a, this morning and to top it off i was having a migrane so i miss DoVW too :S:S:S:S:S:S
At this point im not sure what im going to do with the car i might just wreck it or strip everything good from it and start looking again

ah wells what can ya do

[Jace]

Sorry to hear that dude!

As Pete said, swap in a bigger and beefier engine!

PS: how's the interior? Can I swap drivers seats with you if you want to get rid of it?

[Peter Jones]

Serious, just drop in an 1800, they sell for $350-$550 any day of the week and they transform the car.

The motor is about the easiest thing to fix on a Mk1, don't loose heart !

[cab93]

Find out the cost of repairs before you make any decisions. Maybe it won't be that much.

All older cars give grief when first brought. According to my Golf Owners manual I purchased at DOVW your 0-100 time

will be around 18 seconds, and on to a top speed of near 140! - Think of the fun you'll have with that!

Best of luck

Michael

[Jace]

top speed of near 140

Indicated 160 is achievable.

[GRN_VAGN]

Matt at Camden GTi can hook you up with Complete mk3 1800 for $500 to your door.... I know cause i bought one about 6 weeks ago

Only difference is the top radiator hose, and you'll need a electric fuel pump setup

[hitoriko]

My.var is diesel so id have to change.more wouldnt I?

[Jarred]

Hey, I've actually hit 140 in a mk 1 GLD. Going down hill a bit. On a closed road.

please don't strip it or wreck it. It' looked to clean for that. If you don't want to give it the love/attention it needs, pass it on to someone that does!

[GoLfMan]

Hey, I've actually hit 140 in a mk 1 GLD. Going down hill a bit. On a closed road.

please don't strip it or wreck it. It' looked to clean for that. If you don't want to give it the love/attention it needs, pass it on to someone that does!

x2 on that. Mk1's dont grow on trees you know...