mk4 1998 1.6l golf

[steven7777]

im looking at buying a mk4 golf of a random person and the oxygen sensor on the car is rekt. if i get this problem fixt will there be any futher problems with the car???

[McDub]

im looking at buying a mk4 golf of a random person and the oxygen sensor on the car is rekt. if i get this problem fixt will there be any futher problems with the car???

yes there will, haha. any car will always have further problems.
the real question is are you sure that it is just the 02 sensor that is stuffed, and how do you know, i.e. has it been inspected or did the owner tell you that?

[steven7777]

thanks for your reply man.

when the owner turned on the car it was struggling to stay on.
he told me he got it inspected and its the oxygen sensor thats rekt and it will only cost 200 buks max 2 get it fixt.

The car has also done 160ks and his selling it for 5gs. what do you think

[McDub]

thanks for your reply man.

when the owner turned on the car it was struggling to stay on.
he told me he got it inspected and its the oxygen sensor thats rekt and it will only cost 200 buks max 2 get it fixt.

The car has also done 160ks and his selling it for 5gs. what do you think

i think you should get it inspected by someone who knows vw's
if the owner knows the problem you'd have to ask why they didn't get it fixed if it was only $200... (pretty sure it'd be a bit more than that)

[Manaz]

thanks for your reply man.

when the owner turned on the car it was struggling to stay on.
he told me he got it inspected and its the oxygen sensor thats rekt and it will only cost 200 buks max 2 get it fixt.

The car has also done 160ks and his selling it for 5gs. what do you think

If it's so cheap to get it fixed, get him to fix it before you pay for it. And yeah, get it inspected by someone who knows VWs - there are a few specialists in your area (Seb over at Girraween to start with, at least two Euro specialists in Parra/North Parra).

Which Mk4 Golf? They range from 1.6L econoboxes to 3.2L AWD monsters...

[steven7777]

its the 1.6l. the cars actually located at st andrews which is next to cambeltown. Is there a way to get a mechanic out there to see the car?

[steven7777]

mk4 1998 1.6l golf

Just wanting to know how much ks on a model like this is to many. because im looking at buying this model gold and dont know if 160ks is to much.

[dylan8]

the 1.6s have there problems , if you do a search on hte forum you will find the answer. Personally id say get a 2lt, still cheap as chips to run, but just has a little more power

[Golf Loon]

Auto or manual.
There are a lot of problems with the manual gearboxes.
Do a search on DUU gearbox codes and see the horror unfold.
2L or GTI is a better proposition, or even 1.6 auto.

[dylan8]

Auto or manual.
There are a lot of problems with the manual gearboxes.
Do a search on DUU gearbox codes and see the horror unfold.
2L or GTI is a better proposition, or even 1.6 manual.

errr do you mean wrong with auto gearboxes? or am i missing something??

[JustCruisn]

errr do you mean wrong with auto gearboxes? or am i missing something??

Yes the auto box in the 1.6 is prone to failure. Check for gearbox code DUU when you look at prospective cars, keep away from these.

As the others have said search "DUU gearbox" on google to see for yourself.

[gavs]

Although there is alot of heresay about the issues with the 1.6 gearboxes etc, I have a 1.6 manual and have had no problems after 135,000kms, the "supposed" failure point is generally around the 90,000km mark.

The only person on here that seems to have issues with their 1.6 is craig the german, unfortunately his seems to be a never ending cacophany of failures but that said, his is the only dodgy version I know of.

[gavs]

Yeah, the part is about $200, $220 from memory (mine is on the way out) but you will have to add labour time on top of that.

I have learned from past experience, if the owner refers to anything as "...it will only cost $xxx to fix...." then it means generally that's only the most obvious problem and there will be more lurking under the surface that aren't imediately apparent...... Like a cracked cylinder head and fried clutch...... sorry, went off an a tangent then!

[craig_the_german]

I'm Famous

Hi all,

Seems i'm famous...or should that be infamous?

My gearbox was rebuilt at about 90000 after bits broke off the reverse gear and ground themselves into a metal paste that worked it's way through most of the gearbox.

Since the rebuild, I have done almost 50000km and (touch wood) all is well.

So much so that I have just ordered a 90TSI Manual MK6 and will be keeping the MK4 for my 17yo son as his first car.

[Golf Loon]

The Autos in the Mk4 1.6s are better than the manual boxes in my experience.

OP, The O2 sensor is a fault that will come up on that car. However, I would also expect to change the MAF $350 or so and the temp sensor $40

Unplug the MAF sensor in the air intake hose and see if the car revs better. If so, haggle hard as you will have to spend more money.

St Andrews is not Far from my shop, call me if you want me to go and check out the car for you.