Jump to content
Sign in to follow this  
gumbo

still looking mk4/5

Recommended Posts

still looking for a mk4/5 1.6l or gl no autos or estates must be a saloon in good condition motd and roadworthy no projects anyone got or know of one?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

still looking for a mk4/5 1.6l or gl no autos or estates must be a saloon in good condition motd and roadworthy no projects anyone got or know of one?

 

Plenty of them crop up on Car and Classic, Classic Cars For Sale, eBay, etc etc. Have you been checking there?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What price range have you got in mind?

I don't know if you have owned a 1.6 before,apparently mpg is 20 give or take. I get improved mpg with my 2 litre,about 24

Edited by sierra3dr

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Plenty of them crop up on Car and Classic, Classic Cars For Sale, eBay, etc etc. Have you been checking there?

yes been checking all the usual ebay car@classic gumtree etc nothing at the min it seems price range £1500-2000

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

What price range have you got in mind?

I don't know if you have owned a 1.6 before,apparently mpg is 20 give or take. I get improved mpg with my 2 litre,about 24

 

 

20??

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

20??

 

I thought that. I've had both and got much better than that out of them, but I suppose it depends how heavy your right foot is.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I thought that. I've had both and got much better than that out of them, but I suppose it depends how heavy your right foot is.

 

My MK3 1.6 got low thirties with a 32/36. I'd have thought a Mk5 should be similar.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Bloody hell, looks like my planned charity drive to Italy might be pricey then..... 20mpg. From memory it did approx late 20s/30 on a run in the late 80's....... Fingers crossed that stays same.

 

I've given you a contact on FB, ring him, he has others.......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

My MK3 1.6 got low thirties with a 32/36. I'd have thought a Mk5 should be similar.

Yep - my 1.6 Crusader with this set up and a type 9 box averages around 34mpg.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yep - my 1.6 Crusader with this set up and a type 9 box averages around 34mpg.

Me too, i think a twin choke is a must have on a 1600 or any pinto. It defo make's it better on fuel as you constantly have to floor a single carb just to drive it.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I found an Esso garage in Croydon and filled my Suzuki Jimny up for £1.01 a litre, tank full at £35.23.

BARGAIN!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I found an Esso garage in Croydon and filled my Suzuki Jimny up for £1.01 a litre, tank full at £35.23.

BARGAIN!

 

I think this needs a new thread

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Bloody'ell,so we're talking on an average 28mpg for 1.6? Looks I've been mis-informed. Well,the block on mine is 2.1,so more than likely it will increase in mpg. I've also got in running close to stoich

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Bloody'ell,so we're talking on an average 28mpg for 1.6? Looks I've been mis-informed. Well,the block on mine is 2.1,so more than likely it will increase in mpg. I've also got in running close to stoich

 

Don't think the capacity will affect the MPG. Check everything on the engine..timing, ignition parts (plugs, leads, cap, points (think you have electrickery ignition??), if thats as good as you can get now it's carb fettle time. You will get there Paul and when you do wanna race??? :thumbup:

 

:ninja:

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Sign in to follow this  

×
×
  • Create New...