Corr a do that! 0 Posted May 4, 2011 Right guys im not the best when it comes to mechanics of my vr6 engine ...i so wish i had done mechanics ;-( Anyway im getting major tapping from my engine it has lasted 9 months like it, but i feel obviously its getting worse and i knew it would, i dont drive it as tender as i should (understatement of the year) but i cant help its adictive My question is, whats the cheapest solution? (im not made of money) can this be sorted with a head change from say a more readily available mk3 golf vr6, i know people say it make no odds having a whole 2.8 lump in but it would to me, it was running 200 bhp on its last RR so to go down to 176 bhp or so would notice right ???? If im honest i dont think the car is going to pass its looming MOT and am (dreaming) considering getting another vr taking the wheels, suspension, seats, exhaust, etc of my current vr and scraping it, its rusting on all arches, its had repairs to the sill, its got a hole where the arch joins the sill on the rear, rust on the boot under spoiler, 3 different shades of silver paint, hanging roof lining plus more But i love it and so does everyone who claps eyes on it (till they see it close up ;-0 ) there is something about the stance, satin silver and the wheels. Options, Opinions, Suggestions, Solutions Please, No cocky ones tho please i know i may have answered my own question ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukest 0 Posted May 5, 2011 sounds like a "drive it till it dies and then break it to pay for one in better nick" kind of situation. engine work is relatively expensive compared with the value of the cars these days, you're better off just buying a car that works unless yours is pristine (which you say it isnt). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted May 5, 2011 I agree with dukest, though if you can afford it then buy another and transfer across what you want to keep. Then break whatever is left of your old car to recoup some cash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corr a do that! 0 Posted May 5, 2011 Yeah that was my thinking such a shame to kill yet another raddo tho boys, but needs must i suppose its going in for a pre MOT check next friday so il see what the expense is going to be on that lot i suppose....well im officially on the look ....kind of Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
