RE: 16v purchasing - what to look for?

[Chris Coracini <Coracin@usdl.com>]

good list, but one important thing to look for is oil in the distributor
cap!  you'll need a new distributor.

chris
86 16V scirocco


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Neal Tovsen [SMTP:ntovsen@piper.hamline.edu]
> Sent:	Thursday, February 25, 1999 1:18 PM
> To:	Scirocco-L
> Subject:	RE: 16v purchasing - what to look for?
> 
> Your HP numbers are pretty accurate. I think its something like 90 vs.
> 123.
> It's a very noticable difference!
> 
> From my two 16v experiences, there are a couple of things to look for that
> might be different from the stuff you would normally look for on an 8v:
> - rear emergency brake (often freezes and requires new calipers...both my
> cars)
> - passenger side motor mount (dash shouldn't shake)
> - cracks in downpipe flex-joint and/or clogged catalytic converter (one
> piece = $400+labor to fix!!)
> - fuel tank leaks (some models were recalled)
> - wheels (aluminum wheels can more easily become frozen to hubs. shouldn't
> be an issue if the car was well-cared-for)
> - cracks in Fuba antennae
> - faulty coolant temperature sensor (light blinks continually. Not too
> expensive to fix)
> - faulty oil pressure sensor (not a problem on 88's with the "new",
> non-shift-light-equipped dash. Light will blink and buzzer will sound at
> 22-28psi oil pressure, which is where the switch occurs between the
> low-pressure sensor and the high-pressure switch, which is usually at
> about
> 2500-2800 RPM. I haven't fixed it on my 87. It could be that one of the
> two
> sensors are faulty, but I also heard it could be a problem with the gauge
> cluster itself...expensive and a PITA!!)
> - bad grounding wire(s) (Easy to fix. Make sure you are there when it's
> cold-started)
> 
> Other than that, I'd say it's probably the same stuff as an 8v. The only
> things that are really bad are the downpipe/cat and the oil pressure
> sensor
> (86-87 only). The downpipe is just expensive. The sensor isn't a big deal
> if
> you don't fix it ;-) . I think I'm just going to cut the wires to the
> buzzer.
> 
> Turbocoupe? Did you have a T-Bird? My dad still misses that car...
> 
> Good luck! Luke, feel the power of the dark side!!!
> Neal
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Majordomo [mailto:majord@neubayern.net]On Behalf Of frank furter
> > Sent: Thursday, February 25, 1999 11:14 AM
> > To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > Subject: 16v purchasing - what to look for?
> >
> >
> > Ok, due to the support of the list (Thanks Shannon <dripping with
> > sarcasm ;)>) I am gonna take a look at a 16v this weekend that is
> > (from the owners POV) tight.  Now I am pretty familiar with the 8v
> > problems, but I need to know what specifically to look for on a 16v
> > when purchasing.  Is there anything else to look for?  The engine has
> > 145K on it, but from the description the guy has maintained it pretty
> > well (at least he knows what parts he is talking about)
> > New suspension, exhaust, transmission, clutch, etc...
> >
> > Also, just out of curiosity, wht is the stock HP of 8v vs 16v - is it
> > 90 v 125?
> >
> > I am getting itchy.... I NEEED that power... I miss that feeling of
> > G-Forces slamming me back in my seat from my old turbocoupe
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ==
> > Mark
> >
> > 87 Westfalia Gl
> > 84 Scirocco 8v
> >
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