'96 Seat Ibiza GTI [New Member]

[Kirbz252]

Hey guys, I just joind the forums today. I own a 1996 Seat Ibiza GTI 2.0L 8V. It is the exact one off "The price is right" and it has been 'handed down' to me.
I get my P's in less than 3 months and wanted to ask a few questions

1. Can I use synthetic oil? It has had mineral in it, and it has just clicked over 170k. (I was told not at VolksWerke(Greensborough, Vic)

2. It is an 8V engine, can you swap the head over to a 16V without stressing the engine or losing reliability? Anyone know the cost?

3. Do worn engine treatments, injector cleaners etc work? Its run 95 octane.

p.s anyone got a manual for it?

Thanks guys.

[Soundofav6]

Welcome... you have come to the right place.
We always like pics..
I occasionally use injector cleaners, they make the car more responsive for 1 trip and goes back normal again??
Anyways, True help is coming shortly.

[99gti]

Welcome aboard Kirbz252. I'm sure loon - our resident Seat Ibiz god will be able to answer. Go and check out his recent conversion for one of our members where he dumped a 1.8T into it. Ohhhhhhhhhh yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

[Golf Loon]

You cant put a 16v head on it. Nor should you, the 8v is more fun to drive

I wouldn`t use synthetic oil, especially with those ks. Just use castrol or similar

Great first car, enjoty it. If you need any help, just ask.

Matt

[FarQ]

If you need servicing, give James a call at Audvolks...he's in clayton.

[ibeezer]

Yeh the 8 valve is best as an everyday driver