So! Bought golf Tuesday. $330 from the local wrecker. Good body, engine started but blew tonnes of smoke. Don't know much about engines, but put some thicker oil in it, which helped a bit. Then today on advice of a wise friend added moreys oil stabilizer, suddenly... No smoke!!! Exciting stuff. Mk1's are the bomb.

Now, new rear brake cylinders, new leads and hoses, and this bad boy will be good to go.

This forum looks great. Anyway just wanted to share my good experience regarding fixing exhaust smoke / blow-by. I searched for tips about excessive smoke on here earlier but didn't have much luck.

Can anyone advise on good parts shops near Adelaide?

Cheers!