MK1 Golf engine swap questions.

[turbo-tastic]

I am becoming more and more paranoid about my 22yr old, 156k mile engine.
If I start it when its warm, it sounds like an Impreza on tickover (quite cool, but it [i]really[/i] shouldn't do that, should it??)
Also, under load, from 2k-3k rpm, it has quite a loud "deisel" rattle. Other than that, its fine.

Anyway, I am planning for the future really, but can anyone recommend anywhere that would consider swapping my 1.8 8v for perhaps a MK3 2.0 8v? Or a 16v if one can be found for the right money.

Any suggestions??

Cheers,
Ed

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turbo-tastic said:

I am becoming more and more paranoid about my 22yr old, 156k mile engine. If I start it when its warm, it sounds like an Impreza on tickover (quite cool, but it really shouldn't do that, should it??) Also, under load, from 2k-3k rpm, it has quite a loud "deisel" rattle. Other than that, its fine. Anyway, I am planning for the future really, but can anyone recommend anywhere that would consider swapping my 1.8 8v for perhaps a MK3 2.0 8v? Or a 16v if one can be found for the right money. Any suggestions?? Cheers, Ed

IMHO waste of cash going for Mk3 2.0 8v, the 16v a much much better option, when RR set up & remapped & as you don't need a cat they get in the 180bhp area, = makes mk1s gorprety darn well!

These guys do lots.

www.designadubs.com/conversion.html

[turbo-tastic]

They seem like to place to ask!! Cheers