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Re: Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #15
Sounds really good. Do you have any photos of the work being done?
Has it had many owners since you sold it back in the 90's?

Ive done some history in the thread now. Hope it interests you.
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Reply #16
Look forward to seeing the pictures, sounds like a lot of work gone into her.

I've done some more description and opctures of the work to date in the thread. Hope it is of interest.
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Reply #18
Thanks,. I'm right with you on the colour. Nige!
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Reply #19
Moien an häerzlech wëllkomm beim Club!

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Reply #20
Looks very good and to get your old car back is very special.  Would be great to have this on some club stands once all this covid stuff is out of the way.

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Reply #21
Wow!

You're going to make Joan cry again when she sees it finished!!
Mk2 Driver
Mk2 Silver 8v
Corrado G60 Turbo
Mk2 Red 8v
Mk2 Grey 16v
Mk2 BBM ABF
Bora 20vt
Mk2 Green VR6
Mk2 Green ABF
Mk2 BBM 20vt
3.2 TT Roadster
Mk2 Red 16v
225 TT Coup
3.2 TT Coup
Mk4 Anniversary
Mk7 Red GTI Performance
Mk2 Red GTI Restoration

Mk2 BBM R32
911 Carrera 4S

Mk 2 16v restoration

Reply #22
Well, thanks to Kelvin at Sussex Engineering Supplies,  the engine machining is done. Hoorah!

Check those fresh-honed bores out.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/sT4ueNk1QQfDm7aM7

and those shiny valves and crank!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gFeyGD29tFTh82DV6
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SMbSfYAin8jYLt9p6

I must say I haven't seen this much excitement in the back of my S-Max for a few years!

https://photos.app.goo.gl/H87DWugTTYLQMUUh8

Now, where did I put my note of where it all goes back together........
16V GTI under restoration
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Reply #23
Looks like you got some good head in the back of that s max!
Mk2 Driver
Mk2 Silver 8v
Corrado G60 Turbo
Mk2 Red 8v
Mk2 Grey 16v
Mk2 BBM ABF
Bora 20vt
Mk2 Green VR6
Mk2 Green ABF
Mk2 BBM 20vt
3.2 TT Roadster
Mk2 Red 16v
225 TT Coup
3.2 TT Coup
Mk4 Anniversary
Mk7 Red GTI Performance
Mk2 Red GTI Restoration

Mk2 BBM R32
911 Carrera 4S

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Reply #24
Two pistons looked brown and maybe ran a bit rich, but two looked like this.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ebdAt5tndKKNmztw8

May need a reconditioned fuel distribution unit. Lets see when the new injectors are on - not for a couple of months yet.

Meantime, cleaned up, these beauties'll cut in half to make nice desk ashtrays (how non-PC) for some of my more piston-headed mates, even though none of them smoke!.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2rdi6E2o7Cy6i1qP6
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Reply #25
Same old 16v GTI pistons cleaned up! 
https://photos.app.goo.gl/QZJm1Jsq4bj7zi3B8
16V GTI under restoration
Learning a lot  as I go along

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Reply #26
All your photo links from the past couple of posts seem to be broken
Mk2 Driver
Mk2 Silver 8v
Corrado G60 Turbo
Mk2 Red 8v
Mk2 Grey 16v
Mk2 BBM ABF
Bora 20vt
Mk2 Green VR6
Mk2 Green ABF
Mk2 BBM 20vt
3.2 TT Roadster
Mk2 Red 16v
225 TT Coup
3.2 TT Coup
Mk4 Anniversary
Mk7 Red GTI Performance
Mk2 Red GTI Restoration

Mk2 BBM R32
911 Carrera 4S

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Reply #27
Hey, I’m looking for some advice....

I have my granny’s MK2 1989 vw golf. It’s only done 24k and is in really good condition... how do I price this when I sell it????

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Reply #28
Hey, I’m looking for some advice....

I have my granny’s MK2 1989 vw golf. It’s only done 24k and is in really good condition... how do I price this when I sell it????
Probably the wrong thread to be asking this kind of question as it is likely to be missed so you are better off starting a new one in the General Chat section.  You will likely get multiple answers but it would be helpful to add more specifics such as engine size, trim level, colour, number of doors etc as this will have an impact on the value.
1988 8v GTI, 3 door in black.  It's a bit like me, doesn't look too bad from a distance but up close.......:D

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Reply #29
All your photo links from the past couple of posts seem to be broken
Thanks. I'll check that when I get home. 
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