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June 12th 07, 03:15 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
Hi all,
I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh 
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June 12th 07, 03:31 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?
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June 12th 07, 03:36 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too!  Thanks!
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June 12th 07, 03:40 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me!
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June 12th 07, 03:47 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
"diy-newby" wrote in message ... wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me! BTW, whilst you are picking up your car. Also check these common faults with mk4 Golf's Fans not working properly on cars with climate control - new rad fans needed Dodgy MAF Seized windscreen wipers Rear washwipe not working (swipes, but no water) Door locking module faulty (interior light does not come when doors opened) Sagging doors on 3 door versions Heated seats burn out (if fitted) The above are very common on Golf's, my V6 had all of them!
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June 12th 07, 03:48 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
On 12 Jun, 15:40, "diy-newby" wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message groups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Getting it for £2000 and going to fix it up and pass it on to my brother. No point in attempting to drive it if it's gonna fall apart all over the show!
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June 12th 07, 03:50 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
On 12 Jun, 15:47, "diy-newby" wrote:
"diy-newby" wrote in message ... wrote in message roups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message egroups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me! BTW, whilst you are picking up your car. Also check these common faults with mk4 Golf's Fans not working properly on cars with climate control - new rad fans needed Dodgy MAF Seized windscreen wipers Rear washwipe not working (swipes, but no water) Door locking module faulty (interior light does not come when doors opened) Sagging doors on 3 door versions Heated seats burn out (if fitted) The above are very common on Golf's, my V6 had all of them!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Thanks for the tips!! I will check it out when I'm up there and then call the RAC to say that the engine mount has suddenly broken to get trailored home!!
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June 12th 07, 03:51 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:40, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message groups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Getting it for £2000 and going to fix it up and pass it on to my brother. No point in attempting to drive it if it's gonna fall apart all over the show! What year is it? Mileage? Cam belts need doing at 60k. Get yourself a mate with a laptop and vag-com. Scan the car before buying.
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June 12th 07, 04:05 PM
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On 12 Jun, 15:51, "diy-newby" wrote:
wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:40, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message roups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message groups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Getting it for £2000 and going to fix it up and pass it on to my brother. No point in attempting to drive it if it's gonna fall apart all over the show! What year is it? Mileage? Cam belts need doing at 60k. Get yourself a mate with a laptop and vag-com. Scan the car before buying.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - It's a 2000 with 65K on the clock and full VW service history.
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June 12th 07, 04:07 PM
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Golf GTI MKIV Possible Broken Engine Mount
wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:51, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message oups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:40, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message roups.com... On 12 Jun, 15:31, "diy-newby" wrote: wrote in message groups.com... Hi all, I'm purchasing a Golf GTI 1.8T W reg Mark 4 from Bradford and the seller has told me that the Engine mount is possibly broken or on its way out. (The Engine mount at the back of the engine). I don't know much about golfs at all but I have driven a volvo from Glasgow to London before and it survived the journey just fine. Would driving a GTI from Bradford to London be a big risk to take? Any help would be appreciated! Thanks Farrukh Why not just ask the seller to get it fixed and you will pay him when you collect the car?- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I have no idea why I didn't think of that!! I'll try that. Otherwise any other reply would be appreciated too! Thanks! ok, don't get if fixed. Drive to London, not forgetting picking up your engine around Sheffield! Or, don't buy the car. Golf's are like hookers, they are everywhere. Unless you are getting this for an absolute steal, why take the risk? Common sense if you ask me!- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Getting it for £2000 and going to fix it up and pass it on to my brother. No point in attempting to drive it if it's gonna fall apart all over the show! What year is it? Mileage? Cam belts need doing at 60k. Get yourself a mate with a laptop and vag-com. Scan the car before buying.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - It's a 2000 with 65K on the clock and full VW service history. £2000 is cheap for that.....so cheap I would be wary.
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