New GTi in town...

steadyrolling

steadyrolling

Hey,

Somebody wrote my car off a few weeks ago so I've been on the lookout for a stopgap car to replace it with until I can get sorted with a nice Audi Tdi or something - and ended up with a 1998 GTi for £975. It's had a few dents and scratches, but thing is, after just a couple of drives, I absolutely love it and think I'll be hanging on to it a lot longer than the 6 months or so I'd originally planned...

Anyway, just been on e-bay / Amazon looking for workshop manuals and it seems that the only CDs are for N16 models, and the N15 Haynes books don't cover GTi. Is this right? If not, what do you recommend as owner's guide?

Also, just been checking out the technical section for the N15 - is it me, or have all the posts been removed?

Cheers
 
Two haynes manuals cover most of the Almera bits, the N15 Almera haynes and then the p11 primera inc 2.0 models as the engines are very similar.

However your money might be better spent becomming a member as certain members have a full workshop manual for the N15 Gti's ;)
 
once you sign up as a full member il be happy to send you the full workshop manual for the gti mate, as will any other member who has it :)

glad you like the GTi aswell mate!
 
Cheers fellas, you've twisted me arm - just signed up. This manual is on pdf then is it? I'll look forward to a nice, busy weekend if that's the case. Much appreciated!
 
Welcome mate, I've found every ounce of knowledge on here I've ever needed, from gearbox troubles, brake conversions, and even my most recent outing; engine conversion, without buying a manual!
Best online community ever ;)
 
AOC member already? nice work. Could syms/hally or somebody host the full online service manual onto rapidshare.com?
 
Aal reet lads? Can one of you remember to post that manual for us pls? I didn't have web access over the weekend so no big deal, but I'd like to start reading up to get an overview for servicing etc. First job is to replace the headlights - just ordered those Philips H7 I saw recommended on here as agree totally with what someone said - dipped are useless.
Apart from that, I'm unlikely to spend much on replacing standard kit - as far as I can tell, it's a bog standard GTi. But do you have any recommendations for what you consider ESSENTIAL upgrades?
 
Essential checks are to eliminate any rust you find, common areas are arches (Front and rear), sills, suspension turrets, rear seatbelt mounts, chassis legs, sumps, cross members and window surrounds. If you're really unlucky like my SRi you will have rust in all of these places!
If you're confident with the condition of the car then jetwash the underside (Especially inside the arches) and rust-proof it. Use a mixture of red lead paint and underbody seal. Should stop it in its tracks!

Other than that, an ebay XS-power manifold and downpipe is a straight fit and improves torque and a bit of power, BMC and Apexi make good air filters. Tyres are also important so ask around and see what everyone else has (Toyos are a popular make I believe).

Enjoy it!
 
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