I will imminently have arriving with me a very tidy set of 4no. Enkei 92, 15x7, ET 38 4x100 72.6 GGM wheels c/w hub rings and bolts to allow fitment on a VW Mk2 or Mk3 Golf. Also have the original receipt totalling £513.
Google will bring up pictures of them. Sort of 'BBS style cross spoke type'
They are fitted with 195/50 R15 Avon ZV7 tyres, bought new in 2018 with approximately 6mm of tread -again with receipt for £200.
I would be looking for £ 300 ono for them, with collection from me in Bristol.
As far as I recall, the vans in their original days were always either 1.3 carb petrol, or the 55 bhp 1.6 diesel non turbo. What brakes they had, I dont know. Basic ones, with rear drums and solid discs I would imagine.
Regarding the engine, I totally agree with your comments regarding the likely age of it, from its donor car. It is this which worries me most, as I primarily I'm not after the power or performance so much, rather preferring a reliable simpler, less powerful set up, that is not going to saddle me with breakdowns, oil leaks, and the like!
Most of what I want the van for will be round town use, and general motoring - certainly not track days or anything of that sort.
Part of me is thinking if the van itself turns out to be OK structurally, and in good condition, there is always the option of replacing the engine with something simpler if the 20VT starts playing up. I quite like the stock 8v Digifant PB engine set up that I have in my GTI, which I know like the back of my hand, and gives more than enough power for my usage!
I'm hoping to go and see the van however maybe this week, and will certainly be looking into all these factors, plus any areas people reckon are worth looking at.
As far as the provenance goes, I'm told it was a van originally, a Gatwick Airport one, white with red stripe - although history check reveals several owners since.
Its registration number is J845 GWC if anyone recognises it.
I have researched on line and come up with two Facebook posts - one for its current owner and the one previously - both posted this year. Nothing prior to that.
Some of you may have seen that I am looking for a Mk2 Golf van, and have been for some time.
Although ideally after a standard unmodified one, I have come across a 1991 one, in reasonably tidy condition - BUT it has a 20VT conversion.
From what info I've gleaned from speaking to the seller and seeing some advert photos, it has:
'AUG or AGU' engine wired in with 'proper loom' TDI gearbox VR6 clutch which is hydraulic Coilover suspension
.....the rest being believed to be standard Mk2 stuff - including the brakes!
Whilst I know my Mk2's quite well, having owned four unmodified ones since 1989, I know very little about 20VT conversions - other than it was the 'modders' engine conversion of choice from the early 2000's onwards.
My main initial concerns, having not yet gone to see the car yet as its 200 miles away are:
Standard brakes with 150 PS plus power - surely inadequate and likely to have insurance implications? 'Coilovers' not getting the best press regards ride comfort, compared with decent standard shocks and springs - which I've always been used to How well the conversion was done - electrically and mechanically Reliability of these engines and more importantly availability of spare parts, ability to repair service and upkeep
I'd be interested to hear of any experiences or views please, which I am happy to have posted here.
Can fully recommend Luccombe Garage in Redland Bristol.
An independent, but up until about 1976 used to be a franchised small VW dealer.
Two working proprietors now in their early 60s but have been in the trade all their lives - and know VWs from the 1960s onwards like the back of their hands.
Have used them since 1986, as did my late father from about 1970 up until 2015.
Hello Its Richard from Bristol - just re-registered after finding the site had changed.
I have my 1991 8v 5 door silver GTi, which I've had four about 4 years - does me sterling service but only comes out on dry days!
I had Mk2s back in the day (1988- 1992) a 1988 F Reg CL and a 1987 E Reg 16v GTi.
I'm currently looking for an unmolested Mk2 Golf van if anybody knows of one, having very nearly bought a brand new one in 1991 for my electrical business!
