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2001-02 vw golf 1.6

  • 21-12-2012 9:42am
    #1
    A.G.S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭


    Hi guys ,

    thinking of buying a 1.6 golf are they reliable ? any common faults ?


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  • #2
    TGi666
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭TGi666


    I've heard some people say there just as bad as the 1.4 for burning oil etc. but then again I know a few people that have had hassle free ownership suppose it depends on how well looked after they are, but I would be wary of any without a nct, if I was in the market I would be looking for one that recently passed its Nct so I can view the emissions reading


  • #3
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Afaik there were two versions of the 1.6 litre engine back in that Golf, the 8 valve and the 16 valve version, both had around the same power but apparently the 16v version was just a larger version of the 1.4 litre which had a reputation for buring alot of oil and wasn't that reliable. If going for one then aim for the 8v, it was an older design but more robust, the 16v version would have had a 16v badge on the engine block.

    Of course this is all relative, when looking at an 11 or 12 year old car you need to judge at the car itself on condition rather than reputation.


  • #4
    A.G.S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭A.G.S


    thanks guys, bought a 1.6 black golf in the end 3 door comfortline, nice car running well, just there is a leak in the car and the rear footwell on the drivers side is soaking any ideas where the leak is coming from ? and how to dry the car ? the damp smell is rank


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Check the drain where the doors meet the roof, very common for this to get blocked.


  • #6
    A.G.S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭A.G.S


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Check the drain where the doors meet the roof, very common for this to get blocked.

    yeah had a look at the seals at the top of the door the look abit nackerd, and the door hangs slightly lower then it should probably strained over the years, any idea how much a new seal would cost ?


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  • #7
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,363 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    No idea I'm afraid. Cannot imagine it being that expensive being only made of rubber.


  • #8
    lomb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭lomb


    The leak s usually due to the inner door seal that is foam and disintegrates. To access this remove the door inner panel trim. Its the same as the Seat http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=44216

    I did all my 4 doors using roofing sealant and havent had a leak since. Before all 4 doors were letting water in to the point it was like a boat inside with water sloshing around. Very poor design in fairness.


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