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I'am becoming open minded to a 8v now as they seem to be a lot better value, but owned a 16v back in the early 90s, it was runout model, had the rainbow interior and if I remember correctly something like a black edition, can't remember .

Absolute bargain compared to a MK2 golf 16V and handles better. Few faults mentioned but I'm sure they could be rectified.

Some are been advertised for top money and have listed on the sale, oh by the way the roof is sagging, one of the wings is damaged, the MFA is bleeding,on coil overs that cost £100 off ebay , it's a bit of a joke to be honest .

Body work looked pretty good to be honest but I just thought about everything in general and looked at Jam sport(carried out the conversion) which are not a VAG specialist like Stealth , and I just don't want to spend my hard earned money on something I'm not 100 percent sure about . It was an 8V and you can pick a stock one of them for quite a lot cheaper then a 16V so wouldn't be worth it. Also would rather a Bilstein shock and springs set up or stock then a cheap coil over brand . Would rather find an honest one like my Rado that had a stock block with a good service history and providence.

Update. Have pulled out of the purchase , after reading through all the new rules with engine swap just sounds like a grey area and I don't want to get stuck with a car that may or may not be able to be registered down to the individual DVLA member of staff that gets the paperwork. If I had commissioned the engine swap myself I could of followed it step by step to insure it would get registered but that is not the case. Back to the drawing board , best to go for a stock engine MK2 Golf I believe. If anyone knows someone that has a 16v for sale big bumper could they kindly let me know. Cheers.

Hi Ger, I promise you not look on ebay , for an original well looked 16V they are asking 8k and above. 8V are somewhat cheaper. Unfortunately mine is not a wide track conversion as it it's on its original sub frames and the mounts were modded. Not sure I would want the wheels sticking out though on the wide track option. N'Ireland seems to be the place to pick up a VAG classic at a reasonable price. They are asking between 20-25 for a MK2 Rallye.

One thing that did make me chuckle is after reading the VR6 conversion forum a couple of posts said they got hold of a Rado VR6 for donor snd decided to keep it and sell on the the MK2 golf. :thumbleft:

Thanks for the advice swiftkid I have declared the mods. Thankfully I also have the original registration plate of the donor car. MK3 Golf VR6

Spot on Dox it is so, I imagine the OBd2 option would be more favourable/power gains but perhaps the OBD1 was an easier install. The implanted engine number is AAA code 2792 cc - 175BHP. Came off a J reg MK3 Golf Vr6, with 90K on the clock. Would of been nice if it was a 2.9 Corrado engine. I have managed to get the seller to go back to Jam sports who did the install and produce a formal document of the engine change so I can send it with the V5 to the DVLA so fully on board . I would have opted for a clean 16V but a good one is asking 10 k, even seen them for 15k, and I couldn't justify that sort of money, could probably easily spend another 3k on them getting them up to scratch. I suppose the bonus is the Golf sounds immense with the headers and six pot. To be fair what I'm paying for the car is the amount that the seller paid for the VR6 Engine and auxiliaries and the garage to install it. Jam sport charged him 2.5k + Vat Question. The golf is H registration plate 1991, it does not have a cat fitted at present, it has headers and a straight pipe. Does it require a cat fitted by law or did they come out of the factory without a Cat. Thanks

Great Si thanks for the link Ill have a good read of that. Cheers.

Hi Guys, Has anyone owned or driven a MK2 golf modified 2.8 AAA engine. How does the car drive with a heavier engine block, does it feel fast. Do most people that have converted them withdraw the information from DVLA and Insurance companies because I like to be on the ball with insurance myself. Are there insurance companies that are happy to insure an engine swap MK2 golf. Thank You.

I'm a bit bias because I have a Shrick but I actually think it looks better then a VSR , the Shrick manifold sort of looks like a fist grasping on to the engine , showing my arty farty side there ha ! Totally understand why the VSR has more appeal though as it is VW Motorsport so has heritage. There are ways and means gentlemen , I purchased my car for 3k with a Shrick, you could always by a Rado on the market with a Shrick and source a stock Mani and then flip the car . I saw a couple with a Shrick for around 4-5 k , they probably sold for a lot less.

No chap Im off there first week of next month to get a few jobs done, yours might be gone by then to be fair .

Think they go from anything between 1k- 1.5 , however someone might pay more as they dont often come on the market . This one looks a bit tatty and the shtick emblem is missing and also cannot see the auxiliary parts that should come with it .

Ill be down at Stealth shortly mate Ill check your car out, white is a great colour for the Rado I wouldn't give it a second thought. I think a red front grill + rear badge would compliment the white paint work though. Rembrandt does a front and rear set for around 80 euros I think.

Price reduced for all parts and delivery to UK £65.00.

Look at this beautiful G60 on youtube , you could eat your dinner off the engine bay, you wouldn't want to use the car and park it in the house :camp:.

Brilliant black is a great colour, I think Vince has one in that colour as well , his is black anyway not sure which code, I ll have a butchers at yours and PM you, I'm visiting there in a couple of weeks, is the car with the original paint job . Lm great , Tarmac 1552 look cool to.

Love a Mk2 golf GTI in black followed closely by royal blue. Actually on the look out for a 16v if an unmolested one comes on the market for a good price.

What's happening with your other Corrado at Stealth mate ?

This might help. http://the-corrado.net/showthread.php?48060-pics-of-Brilliant-Black-Metallic-LA9V-corrados

Just fitted the door card speakers and the Alpine are a direct fit with no modding what so ever, gave the the wing mirror contacts a nice spray with the old wd40 electric contact cleaner spray and now that is working a treat as well, happy days. Put a small copper pipe on the door locking pin and that directed the door card nicely back in to position.

If you have them I would def swap them out , unplug speaker, three bolts underneath each trim, philips screw on seat belt lower trim , remove trim and undo 2 philips screws, speaker will now drop out, undo four bolts holding grill on to speaker, bingo.

VR^ South, You are correct the front dash speakers are not a direct fit, the corner tabs of the speaker will have to be modified to fit into the speaker grill.