23-05-2012, 06:19 PM
Niall Wrote:Tbh I'm not sure if the subframe mountings are rotten but if they are that will cost a fair bit to weld.
The emissions failed on every single thing so even a new cat won't fix that.
Ecu is on its way out and will need a new coilpack.
There's a nice gTi6 just round the corner from me on 77k in china. Looks mint but I will see. Need to find 1400 quid from somewhere.
Last year I failed an MOT on emissions after having a new cat fitted a week before, I explained and showed him the receipt and he let it slide as he knew it would settle down in time.
You've put a lot of time and effort into your car to just abandon it! I'm sure you can fix it