Volkswagen Golf 2011: Engine failure
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Asked by Peter
The 1.4-litre, 118 kW engine in my 2011 VW Golf is starting to fail after 200,000 km.
I'm looking at replacement second hand motors and was wondering if I could replace the engine with the 2012 Mk 6 GTi 2.0-litre petrol 155 kW motor? Or should I stick with the original 118 kW petrol version?
Answered by CarsGuide
1 Feb 2019I wouldn’t recommend replacing the 1.4 with a GTi motor; there are too many other changes you’d have to make to keep it legal, gearbox, suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres.
Stick with the 1.4 or sell the car and buy a GTi.
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