Bought a "new" 76 Golf

[jleahy_10]

I just brought a golf "GTI" aswell, in victoria, i'm new to the golf seen and want to know if it's genuine, has anyone got any tips for me?

[Golf Loon]

Give us more details and we`ll tell you. Does it have a carby? what year is it?

[h100vw]

Yeah, tell all. How many doors has to be kjet injection etc.

Gavin

[jleahy_10]

It's quite modified, but it is a carby yes, 76 model, 4 dr, 1.6ltr-bored to 1.7. 4spd man.

[h100vw]

As it is fitted with a carb and has 4 doors, I doubt it'll be a true GTI. A number of things give away a GTI. The injected engine for starters, EG engine code for the 1600 110bhp or DX for the 1800 112bhp.

I am not aware of any RHD GTIs being made in 4 dr except possibly the CITI GTI which is sold ion South Africa.

The GTI all had vented front brakes and an oil cooler, sports seats, deeper front spoiler (2 piece) side stripes along the bottom of the doors. Early cars had a 4speed box and the later ones, around 1979 on had a 5 speeder.

I think most if not all had an oil temp gauge in the centre console until the MFA came std with the 1800s.

I am sure you will enjoy it anyway.

Gavin

[syncro]

Also no RHD until 1979.

[jleahy_10]

Is the engine code likely to be the letters FP at the start of my engine no on rego, where on the engine can i find the letters, it seems the guy i brought it from was dodgy, i just looked for the number on the engine, and it is different to the rego.

[Golf Loon]

It's quite modified, but it is a carby yes, 76 model, 4 dr, 1.6ltr-bored to 1.7. 4spd man.

Definately not a GTI. It`ll be a GLS or LS.
What month 76 was it registered in?
Still lots of fun, enjoy the car.

[h100vw]

Is the engine code likely to be the letters FP at the start of my engine no on rego, where on the engine can i find the letters, it seems the guy i brought it from was dodgy, i just looked for the number on the engine, and it is different to the rego.

Engine code between 3 and 4 plugs on the block, just below the head gasket. It could be an FP. Not Got ETKA on this laptop so I can't check.

Gavin

http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-discontinued-volkswagen-engines

[jleahy_10]

the car was built 5/76.

[syncro]

Definately not a GTI. It`ll be a GLS or LS.
What month 76 was it registered in?
Still lots of fun, enjoy the car.

Anything here made during '76 is an LS '76 model.
The '77s didnt come out until '77.

[jleahy_10]

thought it would be to good to be true, didn't pay alot for it, it was built as a uphill asphalt rally car, it has 3 1/2 G of suspesion and a supercharger, upgraded pistons/rings, extractors, exaust, big fuel pump, bigger injectors. will be a fun car. needs a little TLC though. will be fun fix and drive

[worm]

Dude... start up ur own and thread and post pics ASAP! That sounds like a weapon!

[h100vw]

Dude... start up ur own and thread and post pics ASAP! That sounds like a weapon!

Yeah don't clog my thread up!! ;0)

Is this a G60 motor or something else????
Gavin

[jleahy_10]

when i take some photos of it i will, will keep you posted.