I have been looking for a new power plant for the wifes MK1 Golf 5dr for ages.
I have looked at 1.4 8v, 1.4 16v and 1.6 8/16v engines which all present issues with fitment. There were two other options that would have been good and they were the polo GT and Polo G40 engines.
My criterio was that it had to be fairly powerful and mechanicaly a direct fit. the G40 or 1.4 16v ticked that box but were expensive. They were also rare, the 1.6’s were both less powerful and still not common. The 1.4 8v was not fantastic either.
Having bought the 3dr Pugwagen, the quest for power in a MK1 was met, so my needs have changed. I now want the 5dr to be quicker, more reliable and easier to run. That lead right back to the 75BHP multipoint polo GT engine.
I came across one 150 miles away, prety much complete and with loom, ecu, anciliaries and an induction kit.
So that’s now joined the parts bin.
I want to get the MK1 5dr back on the road for a trip to the Isle of sky in september so I have got to get cracking and get the eninge in and the car running..
Rob