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by Greg Mk1
Wed Aug 06, 2025 1:50 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started
Replies: 3
Views: 10185

Re: Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started

6 months or so on, after a new rear axle mountings (chassis sections), new fuel tank and pump and lines, new back brakes, the engine is now running fantastically. Turned over fine initially but with no fueling until recently it never started. Kyle Mundy from Skyrocket Automotive came to me and got ...
by Greg Mk1
Wed Nov 20, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: MK1 1.6 GTi 13 inch Tyre size?
Replies: 1
Views: 10150

MK1 1.6 GTi 13 inch Tyre size?

I am new to the group as I just got my old car out of a garage which it's been in for 23 years. It needs new tyres. The ones on it are 185 60 13 but I am thinking I may have messed around and put the wrong size on when I was a lad. Does anyone know what size tyres should be on my 13 Inch alloys ...
by Greg Mk1
Mon Nov 18, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started
Replies: 3
Views: 10185

Re: Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started

Thanks for tips. I've got it home now and it turns over okay. But no power to the fuel pump relay so does not start. Good tip on changing the timing belt. Would you recommend a supplier for that and other stuff I'll probably need like HT leads, fuel lines, rear brake lines, fuel tank, etc?
by Greg Mk1
Sun Jul 21, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started
Replies: 3
Views: 10185

Mk1 1.6 engine 20 years not started

I'm looking for some advice on how to tackle my 1.6 GTi Mk1 that has been in dry storage for about 20 years without being moved or started.
Firstly is it likely that the engine will be seized and need replacing or would it be reasonable money to get it refurbed?
How would I go about assessing if ...