Masekwm 2 Posted May 13, 2010 So, the arguments go... "You can't keep not selling it" "That car hasn't moved for months" "Why do we need another car anyway, it's not done anything" Autumn arrives, winter comes... "Ok, I'll mot it and try and sell it" I manage to put off every buyer Spring arrives and it sits in the garage going pink, Then the daily goes for it's MOT. It fails, never mind, I'll get the garage to fix it. "You are looking at £592" Crap. I go to the garage, and try and start the 8v, the battery is dead, quick jump and it bursts to life. It's done about 10 miles since June 2009, I quickly retax it after 6 months being sorn and locked away. I've managed to do the work to the daily myself, hopefully it'll be moted tomorrow but I think I'll keep the 8v on the road, it's not as raw as the 16v is. It's a nice alternative Although it doesn't feel anywhere near as quick as it did when it was my only car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24seven 104 Posted May 13, 2010 They were available with 8v lumps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damien 22 1 Cars Posted May 14, 2010 They were available with 8v lumps? i think the 8v was a limited edtion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari Boy 11 Posted May 14, 2010 See Richie's quote by my sig Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batfink 201 Posted May 14, 2010 i think the 8v was a limited edtion yes limited by missing valves! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted May 14, 2010 In the aftermath of a nuclear war, there would only be two things left - cockroaches, and 8v GTi's that still refuse to die Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted May 14, 2010 You 16v boys keep worrying about your oil levels, the 8v needs no oil.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemehan 3 1 Cars Posted May 14, 2010 DaveW, i second that! the tin cans are indestructible... amount of times ive pushed mine furhter than any other car would handle. die? NEVER! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted May 14, 2010 That red gti in my avatar used to burn oil alot, i would only realise when it was low on oil is when the light used to come on the dash, when trying loo out on roundabouts also once i checked the oil it showed about 2mm on the dipstick! filled it up and it still just kept working... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars Posted May 14, 2010 In the aftermath of a nuclear war, there would only be two things left - cockroaches, and 8v GTi's that still refuse to die Amen! 16vs may be quicker, but 8vs are less mardy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swordfish210 20 Posted May 14, 2010 In the aftermath of a nuclear war, there would only be two things left - cockroaches, and 8v GTi's that still refuse to die Oh please, Pug diesel engines are way more hardcore than those mincy 8v's I'd like to see a 8v 205 do a 50mile roundtrip through a town centre and down the motorway with no coolant in it whatsoever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 14, 2010 My mate went about 15 miles with no coolant in his 8v 1.9 205, it warped the head pretty badly and it was pinking like nothing I've ever heard but it got him home! However I agree about the diesels, the EMP from a nuclear blast would burn out a GTI's ignition amp and possibly some components in the admittedly simple ECU so you would need to arrange some form of points to do the job of the ignition amp but I believe the diesels have no electronics at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) 16v's are unreliable? .... Edited May 14, 2010 by Jrod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,626 Posted May 14, 2010 stop solenoid, but that's about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted May 14, 2010 The Mrs was recovered off the M1 after the Ka started smoking from the engine bay, I found it had no coolant in so changed the cap and she's done 6-7000 miles since. Whilst fitting new top mounts for the MOT I noticed it had no coolant in I've no idea how long it's gone without (or where it's going!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted May 17, 2010 We went out in the 8v yesterday, it was very odd, suddenly I found myself sat talking about 8v v 16v with the wife. It turns out she likes the 16v speed but doesn't like rollcages and bucket seats It ended with her saying can you make this car as quick as the other but with the seats and normal seatbelts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 17, 2010 It ended with her saying can you make this car as quick as the other... Yes, but at great cost. Funnily enough that's what i've been trying to do, can be done, but it's a ball-ache and did i mention it costs fortunes? (Thankfully most of the expensive bits were done before i bought mine! But it's still been an expensive ball-ache!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masekwm 2 Posted May 17, 2010 Isn't the GTi6 change getting easier with Miles/Dan doing manifold mods, Spiky (?) now producing looms? I can see her point it's not girly to be driven round in a tatty shell with noisy bodies and harnesses. I don't mind treking around with headphones in but with a lack of funds for trackdays this year, I can see her point. Sadly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zebedy101 0 Posted May 18, 2010 I ran my 8v engine without water for a good 15 miles, although it wasn't the same after being boiled it lasted another few thousand miles. The 16v engine is way ahead of the 8v in terms of everyday drivability and fuel consumption and performance, I would however love a nice standard 1.6 or 1.9 8v. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted May 18, 2010 In the aftermath of a nuclear war, there would only be two things left - cockroaches, and 8v GTi's that still refuse to die They may be tough, but they aren't Bennett-proof. His last 8V ended up with a con-rod where the starter used to be. Not even the diesels are safe actually, I remember he cracked the head on every cylinder on a 306 DTurbo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted May 18, 2010 They may be tough, but they aren't Bennett-proof. His last 8V ended up with a con-rod where the starter used to be. Not even the diesels are safe actually, I remember he cracked the head on every cylinder on a 306 DTurbo. Funnily enough i bumped into him last night at the Ace cafe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 16 Posted May 18, 2010 (edited) Haha small world! All together now.. Slow down, Bennett! Edited May 18, 2010 by Cameron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
