[Rumandbass]

Hi, I'm Matt and I'm probably getting myself in over my head, but I enjoy working on cars (never done a turbo car.) and I'm looking to learn everything I can about this car. It is a blast to drive.
I don't actually own the car yet, but I'm probably going to buy it depending on how the checkup goes.
The car in question is a 2002 anniversary edition Mark IV GTI 337.
It has almost 200k miles on the block but almost everything else has been redone.

Engine:
5 angle grind and porting
APR stage 3 turbo (garrett gt28rs)
Pauter rods and pistons
Over-sized oil pump
South Bend Stage 3 clutch + lightweight flywheel
5 spd transmission swap with B&M short throw shifter.
Eurosport turbo back exhaust

Suspension:
LSD
Bilstein coilovers
H&R springs
17x245 Enkei rims

Things that need to be fixed are the valve cover gasket (small leak) and there is a crack on the block through one of the bolt mounts that is concerning. Please see the pictures below and any advice is appreciated.

Cracked block bolt

Close up

AEM regulator? Unsure what this does.

 

[_FUBAR_]

I wouldn't pay more than $4-$5k for it. I personally wouldn't even buy it. I don't like buying other peoples projects.

 

[Pssst...passed you]

Has some good parts, but I agree I would not pay for someone else's project...you never know what they fudged.

 

[Rumandbass]

I'm getting it for a lot less than that. I've had it checked over at a few places and I know a guy who can weld blocks.

What are your thoughts on that busted bolt? It's hard to get a good look at it. I'll probably take a mirror and a flashlight to it to see the extent of the crack.

 

[stealthpassat]

Why!!!!!!! Who would be responsible for tearing up a 337 :'(

 

[Rumandbass]

Why!!!!!!! Who would be responsible for tearing up a 337 :'(

Yea I know. I'd like to get this car back into good shape. One of the reasons I'm considering buying it.

 

[SameTang]

Man, a dual tip exhaust on a 337 is a sin along with having a 5 speed swap. I wouldn't do it, who knows what else could have been done on the thing..... If you need a reference for anything let me know and I can send you pictures of my 337.

What the heck happened to the BBS RCs??

 

[SameTang]

Also I'm 100% sure that is not the OEM rear bumper. Beware of rear end damage

 

[_FUBAR_]

^good point.

The broken casting for the bolt provision is I think for the oem charge pipe bracket. Its not really a big deal.

 

[Rumandbass]

Hey thanks for the replies. After doing some research, I've determined this gti is most definitely not a 337. It's just a silver gti. I'm still going to pick it up because i believe it has potential, and the price is right. I will post progress from time to time.

 

[_FUBAR_]

Cool.

 

[SameTang]

Right on! Glad to hear you got down to the bottom of it :K: