Mk4 golf gt tdi

[Jimmytno1]

Hi all, am going to possibly buy a 2001 golf gt tdi tomoro with 131k on the clock, car has full history mostly at vw main dealer and has just had it's 2nd cambelt change, anything I should be looking out for on the road test? Also, what power gains can I expect by getting it chipped? It 110bhp at the mo?

[eltax91]

If it's dwfinitely a 110 then I don't think it's a GT TDi? They were the PD 130/ 150 engines which got the "GT" tag. I have the 110 lump in my Octavia, and if serviced they are very good. Mine is 136k and had it's second Cambelt today. Never loses a drop of oil or missses a beat.

Things to check for above and beyond usual stuff:-

• Vibrating of peddle on braking - Discs on these cars warp quickly - easy and cheap fix but negotiate some cash off.
• Check Airbag light comes on when you turn key - often fail and light is removed
• Water ingress on secondary ECU - look for a wet passenger footwell, if it's damp then leaves have blocked drain hole

That's about it other than normal oil/ mayo or starting or stopping tests

[Jimmytno1]

In the ad it had 110 and 115 model listed? Have punched the reg number into several different websites and the have all come back saying it's a 110 bhp gt tdi, thanks for the advice muchly appreciated

[kmm]

Jimmytno1 said:

In the ad it had 110 and 115 model listed? Have punched the reg number into several different websites and the have all come back saying it's a 110 bhp gt tdi, thanks for the advice muchly appreciated

I bought my wife a golf GT tdi 130 Last year, brillant car and she loves it. The GT tdi model comes in 110, 115, 130 & 150 bhp. All have 6 speed boxes apart from the 110 bhp model.
110bhp 10.3 0-60 & 120mph
115bhp 10 0-60 & 121mph
130bhp 9.3 0-60 & 127
150bhp 8.3 0-60 & 134mph

110bhp mapped to 134
115bhp to 145
130 to 163

I have found these figures off the webb, so anyone correct me if i'm wrong. There will be a golf 4 buyers guide on the net somewhere, but make sure the service history is good and not just made up and stamped. The good thing is that being a popular car there are lots out there if you look and are prepared to travel. The only thing that has gone wrong with my wife's car is the clips snapping on the window regulator. £40 and a few hours later and job done. Might be worth taking a vagcom to check for any codes?

Good luck with your serch

[offitmassive]

Mine is a 1999 110bhp GTTDi, 157k miles now, bought at 121k miles 3 years ago, been solid as a rock, the clutch master cylinder actuator on the pedal snapped about 3k miles ago, costs about £30 for parts, DIY...

They are good, bosch injectors so can be over hauled by likes of Panda Diesels, but ive not had an issue with my GTTDi....

Can confirm its NOT a dual mass flywheel which is a good bit of news for you, and IS a 5 speed gearbox, does about 700 miles to a tank of fuel also

Edited by offitmassive on Tuesday 6th April 15:00

But I advise to use the correct oil+ filter if/when the car is serviced, service it yourself, or at a garage, but buy the oil/filter from VW

Edited by offitmassive on Tuesday 6th April 15:02

[Jimmytno1]

700 miles! Can't wait for that, we are getting rid of our a3 1.8 non turbo cos it was returning Less than 300 miles to a tank, looking forward to getting 700!

[sider]

A good buy is that one!

I drive a Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.9 TDI and the 1.9 tdi engine is great. Solid as a rock.

As it happens, i've been looking at Golf GT TDI's on ebay today as with baby nr 3 on the way, could really do with a 5 door car - other than the wife's Grand Scenic, but i know it'd be a toss up every day as to whether i take the Ibiza or Golf as im not ready to part with the Ibiza just yet!

I think the above says a lot though - i'm normally one to get rid of the current car, add some cash to it, and then buy something newer and with less miles - was more than happy to be looking at T-X reg TDIs with 100k+ on today though knowing what i know about the TDI engines.

Echo that about the brakes warping though - my Ibiza's didnt take long.

I had the belts changed at 55k, and the clutch went early 70s which is apparently quite odd but hey-ho - a small price to pay for a great car.