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Fri 21 Oct 2005 15:02
re golf mk2 automatic - r3d_dwarf
Hi im interested in buying a very clean low mileage ( under 98k miles ) mk2 golf automatic, my question is are they any good i mean the auto boxes?? i did have a escort auto P reg a while ago and well frankly, ford ought to be lined up and shot because they are so shat in making them.
Anyway back to my original question like i said, any good and what should i look for?
ps its got a new mot.
thanks
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 15:04
re golf mk2 automatic - Xileno {P}
I think they are ZF boxes so quite durable. But on a car of this age, anything could be right or wrong with it as it's old.
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 15:05
re golf mk2 automatic - r3d_dwarf
forgot to mention its one of the last its a J plate but with the 1.6 engine not the 1.8
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 17:00
re golf mk2 automatic - Xileno {P}
Autobox should be ok but the rest may be getting a bit dog eared now, afterall it's 15 years old. You could well experience some problems with the Pierburg carb, they are difficult to set up properly. A lot of people recommend replacing with a Weber (you must notify your insurance though as it's a mod) but usually a good garage can get a Pierburg running ok.
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 17:45
re golf mk2 automatic - r3d_dwarf
Thanks for your input mate overall sounds a good car ( rather than my escort ( :( )
the chap says its running fine with no problems but if its only a carb to worry about i think i take a chance, by the way how much would a webber carb cost and where do you find one??
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Fri 21 Oct 2005 17:58
re golf mk2 automatic - sierraman
Golfs tend to wear pretty well,some friends have an 'A'reg that is still in good nick.A Webber will be around £200,an online search will find suppliers,simple to fit although you may need a garage to set it up for the emissions.
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