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Tidying up a Mark IV Golf 1.4

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  • 05-09-2008 1:08pm
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    qmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭


    Hi guys,

    I've just picked up a pretty clean Mk IV 1999 Golf 1.4 with 87,500 miles on the clock.

    I have read a lot about the 1.4s suffering from piston slap (or something) and eventually needing a new engine block to properly rectify the problem.

    Can anyone give me a reasonably definitive explanation of a) how I can tell when this will be necessary, and b) the best way to get the parts needed at a decent price?

    I would like to tidy up a little of the interior and change the modified alloys and rear lights back to the originals, is there an owners group or Moded Cars group where I could swap parts with someone?

    I'd really appreciate any help on this as I like the car, she's cheap as chips to run and I'd like to get a couple of years out of her.


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    #2
    Neilw
    Registered Users Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭Neilw


    Register here http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php

    Loads of info on your car there :)


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    Notch000
    Registered Users Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭Notch000


    The seam to eat oil so dont worry about it if it does, how much did you pay for it ?


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    qmac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 85 ✭✭qmac


    I'm not too bothered about the oil - I was used to that with my 1996 BMW 520.

    I bought the Golf for 2,600, which seemed to be the best price around for the year and mileage.


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    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Lol, if the lights are gti lights, i'd swap ya a set of origionals.

    Vagdrivers is the place if your looking for parts, advice etc. etc.

    Post up a few pics of it. That's a good price for a 99, seems a bit too cheap haha.


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,244 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Try eBay or a scrap yard for the OEM lights and wheels.

    I would also try selling the halford bits up on eBay.


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