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VAG COM / VCDS Register

Last post by Belix « Fri May 18, 2018 12:25 pm
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We thought it would be a good idea to provide some sort of meeting point for people who need access to a VCDS cable and people who have one...
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Fri May 18, 2018 12:25 pm
Partsbase.org *Part Number Search*

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by Pieta » Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:28 am
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Don't know if this has been posted before, helped me a lot with part number etc.
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Wed May 16, 2018 9:31 am
Vw Workshop Manuals

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by Barney » Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:46 am
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So during a normal midnight internet trawling I came across this website that has manuals for pretty much all VW models and instructions on how to do...
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Tue May 15, 2018 12:05 pm
Tyres, wheels, width, J, ET, PCD...

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by Le Clue » Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:47 pm
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Mythbusters.

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Here are my favorite myths that I see repeated often most of them that has no basis in today's world or never had in the first place - in afrikaans...
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Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:05 pm
Long duration cams and why they work (By panic mechanic)

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by Fran » Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:25 pm
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Re: How does it work. Long duration cams
Oooh ooh and look at this beauty - glad I saved this one. Hard to work out at times. This was a post I made...
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FAQ and Using the SEARCH function

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by RoadHaWg » Wed Mar 05, 2008 10:19 am

Guys just a reminder.

A lot of the questions asked here have been discussed in depth before. Just because it is your first time thinking about a...

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Fri Aug 21, 2015 2:39 pm
Directory of essential telephone numbers.

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Post numbers that guys need...hopefully this...
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Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:03 pm
Best cam for 2l ady

Last post by Walter White « Mon May 28, 2018 12:49 am
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by Walter White » Sat May 26, 2018 11:14 pm

Hi,

I have a golf mk1 Velociti. I recently done a 2l 8v (ady) conversion.

I have done my exhaust. 1 box powerflow system. 50mm until the box and...

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Last post by Walter White
Mon May 28, 2018 12:49 am
VW Polo 6 1.6 TDI

Last post by Deezo777 « Sun May 27, 2018 11:45 pm
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by jmvangreunen » Thu May 24, 2018 1:24 pm

Hi all

I am so sorry for posting this again the last time i did post it just before a holiday and never got to it again and cant find the post but...

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Last post by Deezo777
Sun May 27, 2018 11:45 pm
Engine won't crank

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 10:42 pm
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by RGT » Sun May 27, 2018 1:40 pm

Hi guys
I'm driving polo classic 2000 on a 2l 8v with Dicktator Management, my car is driving great, but now suddenly it won't crank when I start it,...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 10:42 pm
2.1 8v engine build

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 10:34 pm
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by mike65 » Thu May 24, 2018 12:36 pm

Good day all...

I know there has been alot about this topic but not a very clear guide on it or i just cant find it at all.

The closest i got was a...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 10:34 pm
AEN gearbox not engaging 4th

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 10:12 pm
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by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Sun May 27, 2018 4:23 pm

Howzit there guys. I got a 5 speed AEN box i took out from a Jetta mk2. The car i took the gearbox from has been standing for nearly 10 years...now...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 10:12 pm
Intake & ERG clean 9n3 Tdi 96kw

Last post by Deezo777 « Sun May 27, 2018 10:11 pm

by Deezo777 » Sun May 27, 2018 10:11 pm

I did this quite some time ago. What a lot of soot and gunk came out.
Noticeable difference in smoothness and responsiveness on acceleration

Does...

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Last post by Deezo777
Sun May 27, 2018 10:11 pm
Golf Mk.2 1.8 8v max rebore?/headwork/crank combo

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 9:32 pm
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by georgecooper06 » Fri May 18, 2018 8:17 pm

Hi guys, i have a 1989 mk2 1.8 gti 8v, and want to get the most out of it that i can, for insurance reasons i cannot change the block, however i can...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 9:32 pm
dicktator issues help please

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 9:12 pm
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by mike65 » Tue May 01, 2018 5:36 pm

Hi guys ive wired my dicktator in according to a mp9 diagram i found...

all wired in and when i switched the ign on my coil wire burned...poped the...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 9:12 pm
Golf 3 98

Last post by Siya G « Sun May 27, 2018 6:10 pm
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by Siya G » Fri May 25, 2018 10:15 am

Hello everybody,

I'm having a horrible week with my golf. It first started off not starting every now and then but on Saturday it turned and turned...

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Last post by Siya G
Sun May 27, 2018 6:10 pm
AEN gearbox issues

Last post by Lo & Slo_Bunny « Sun May 27, 2018 4:30 pm

by Lo & Slo_Bunny » Sun May 27, 2018 4:30 pm

Howzit there guys. I got a 5 speed AEN box i took out from a Jetta mk2. The car i took the gearbox from has been standing for nearly 10 years...now...

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Last post by Lo & Slo_Bunny
Sun May 27, 2018 4:30 pm
Urgent help needed Golf 2.0l ady conversion no start

Last post by mike65 « Sun May 27, 2018 2:22 pm
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by Wolfman04 » Sun May 20, 2018 9:19 am

Bought a 2.0l ady import engine for my vw citi golf Engine rotates difficult feels like its working against its compression or has high compression....

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Last post by mike65
Sun May 27, 2018 2:22 pm
2.0L A4 BRD B7 125kw: How to find ECU specification

Last post by JonathanT4 « Sun May 27, 2018 11:36 am
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by trijonb » Sat May 26, 2018 5:07 pm

Hi guys,

I hope you are well, just a question i hope will be easy to answer - does anyone know how / where i could look up the ECU spec for the...

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Last post by JonathanT4
Sun May 27, 2018 11:36 am
Clipper 2.0l 16v Abf 20v throttles. Help with Dicktator Downunder

Last post by PapaJo « Sun May 27, 2018 10:21 am
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by AKCLIPPER » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:48 pm

Hey guys from Downunder. I just completed my build in my MK1 Clipper. 2.0L 16v Abf with 20v throttles.
Running:
- 276 cams (intake and exhaust side...

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Last post by PapaJo
Sun May 27, 2018 10:21 am
VR6 MK3 golf/MK4 jetta project

Last post by Wellyboy « Sun May 27, 2018 8:24 am
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by Wellyboy » Thu May 24, 2018 3:08 pm

Hi guys, need a little assistance, I'v got a 94 MK3 golf, I'm replaced to the gearbox with MK4 jetta gearbox, I'm not entirely sure what Size clutch...

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Last post by Wellyboy
Sun May 27, 2018 8:24 am
9a and pl mk1 conversion possible

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 26, 2018 8:52 pm
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by blou_poot » Fri Apr 06, 2018 8:31 am
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Hi dubbers,

Hope all is well.

Wanted to find out how easy it is to fit the 9a and pl engines into a mk1.

What needs to be changed?

Can i expect...
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Last post by PapaJo
Sat May 26, 2018 8:52 pm
Turbo Manifold for ABF

Last post by PapaJo « Sat May 26, 2018 6:39 pm
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by Armand » Fri May 25, 2018 10:27 pm

Hi, can.anyone advise, which turbo manifold will work on an caddy with abf without modification, this will be with t3t4 turbo with ar50 housing

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Last post by PapaJo
Sat May 26, 2018 6:39 pm
Springs

Last post by SuperVektr « Sat May 26, 2018 7:25 am
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by dubz-on-drugz » Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:42 am

Hi guys

Are polo 6r springs the same as polo vivo ? Can they be used on each other ?

Just asking for clarification .

Sent from my SM-G920F...

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Last post by SuperVektr
Sat May 26, 2018 7:25 am
Mp9 fuel rail

Last post by cities 1.4+vat « Sat May 26, 2018 1:36 am
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by cities 1.4+vat » Sun May 06, 2018 2:35 pm

Hi all
Just a quick question when removing fpr from the fuel rail
does the inner pipe from the rail itself come out as well is
this normal or is...

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Last post by cities 1.4+vat
Sat May 26, 2018 1:36 am
1.4 Tsi Golf 7 - Extremely high oil consumption

Last post by aomar296 « Fri May 25, 2018 6:30 pm
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by Freelancer » Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:33 am
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Anyone know of any issues with the 1.4 Tsi with regard to high oil usage from around 75000km? Can of oil per refuel and more. No leak detected,...
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Last post by aomar296
Fri May 25, 2018 6:30 pm
Torgue settings for polo 6 1.4 CLP

Last post by Here’s Johnny. « Fri May 25, 2018 6:15 pm
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by Here’s Johnny. » Wed May 23, 2018 11:54 am

Hi
I need some help. I need the torque settings for the cylinder head bolts and cam for a Polo 6 2010 1.4 CLP 16V engine.
Thanks in advance.

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Last post by Here’s Johnny.
Fri May 25, 2018 6:15 pm
1600 sub assembly

Last post by missioner « Fri May 25, 2018 4:49 pm
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by Langes.Verwey » Mon May 21, 2018 6:11 pm

Hi all, new guy here, I just want to hear comments about installing a 1.3 head on a 1.6 sub assembly, and if someone has done it before? Airflow...

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Last post by missioner
Fri May 25, 2018 4:49 pm
blown head gasket

Last post by Aldain Josiah « Fri May 25, 2018 3:26 pm
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by Aldain Josiah » Fri May 25, 2018 10:50 am

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can sumpne plse help
i have a polo6 1.4 comfortline 2013 model...on tuesday whilst driving to work the red thermo light started flashing on my...

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Last post by Aldain Josiah
Fri May 25, 2018 3:26 pm
2L tdi brake upgrade?

Last post by Neuk « Fri May 25, 2018 3:04 pm
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by Yakuza Racer » Fri May 25, 2018 10:50 am

Which ones are better used for Jetta 6 TDi?

i need to replace brakes and if im gonna replace anything i will upgrade unless the cost is exorbitant...

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Last post by Neuk
Fri May 25, 2018 3:04 pm
MK6 EVAP system issues

Last post by Le Clue « Fri May 25, 2018 2:08 pm
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by Belix » Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:36 pm

Hi folks
have an intermittent issue with the catalytic converter warning light (yes, it IS called that, according to the manual)
If I clear the...

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Last post by Le Clue
Fri May 25, 2018 2:08 pm
Tuning advice for Perfect power

Last post by panic-mechanic « Fri May 25, 2018 6:07 am
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by GT08 » Tue May 22, 2018 7:50 am

Hi Everyone,

Bit of a long winded setup, for those what would like to stay and read, this is about aftermarket EFI tuning and problems with the cold...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Fri May 25, 2018 6:07 am
2007 Jetta 5 1.9 TDI

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu May 24, 2018 7:58 pm
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by Shiro » Mon May 21, 2018 3:01 pm

Good Day Gents,

Shot in the Dark here but I'm out of options. New to Forums so Ill just post All the information I have on the problem so far

I...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu May 24, 2018 7:58 pm
throttle body

Last post by panic-mechanic « Thu May 24, 2018 7:52 pm
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by vmanoke » Wed May 23, 2018 10:21 am

good day i want to ask, my car al the time i put on gear start moving my rev have to push to 4000rpm to 5000rpm the when shifting to gear 2 the rev...

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Last post by panic-mechanic
Thu May 24, 2018 7:52 pm
Golf 4 1.6 sr power loss and ruff idle

Last post by ☆KalaMK3 « Thu May 24, 2018 3:16 pm
Replies: 4
by keegzo » Wed May 23, 2018 2:26 pm

Hi. I have a golf 4 1.6 sr 5dr
I've been having problems where it becomes powerless for 1min and the car will be fine after.
The next morning. I...

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Last post by ☆KalaMK3
Thu May 24, 2018 3:16 pm
High Mileage TDi

Last post by Howie-WP « Thu May 24, 2018 3:07 pm
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by Neuk » Mon May 21, 2018 3:59 pm

@VGTI - Challenge accepted?

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Last post by Howie-WP
Thu May 24, 2018 3:07 pm
mk1 caddy Outer CV help!!

Last post by Huzi022 « Thu May 24, 2018 2:17 pm
Replies: 11
by Huzi022 » Tue May 15, 2018 11:24 am

Cant seem to find an Outer CV anywhere.

Specs:
-Gearbox side
-Short Shaft
-DFQ Gearbox
-Big head Inner
-Small Outer (24 splines on the inside with...

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Last post by Huzi022
Thu May 24, 2018 2:17 pm
1981 Vw Mk1 Golf cabriolet Brakes

Last post by SayedMK1 « Wed May 23, 2018 10:18 pm
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by AvesshenG » Mon May 21, 2018 2:40 pm
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My old 1981 Vw Golf Cabriolet brake booster is totalled... I heard a golf mk2 booster will fit bolt on is that true or what other booster can work...
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Last post by SayedMK1
Wed May 23, 2018 10:18 pm
2008 citi sport 1.4i rev hang + odd idle

Last post by leanroux « Wed May 23, 2018 7:41 pm
Replies: 10
by A.D.why » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:27 am

Hi guys,

First time posting here. I usually just search threads as a guest but can't quite find the answer I need so hope I can get help here...

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Last post by leanroux
Wed May 23, 2018 7:41 pm
2.1 8v build

Last post by mike65 « Wed May 23, 2018 3:58 pm
Replies: 6
by Swys » Tue Jan 10, 2017 8:23 pm

Hi guys is it worthwhile to build a 2.1. What is needed for the build did my first 2l conversion and i love it . Planning on building the 2.1 for my...

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Last post by mike65
Wed May 23, 2018 3:58 pm
Mk2 Gearshift Allignment SORTED

Last post by jettamiester « Wed May 23, 2018 11:55 am
Replies: 14
by leeban » Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:47 pm

Thankfully the board is back...

Looking for some assistance. I decided to replace the bushes and Gearbox Linkages on my Gear Shift with the kit...

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Last post by jettamiester
Wed May 23, 2018 11:55 am
Vw mk1 brake booster delete question

Last post by AvesshenG « Wed May 23, 2018 10:12 am
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by Kyli3boi » Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:39 pm

Hi gents,

I'm busy with a brake booster delete and I would like to change the master cylinder to have 2 lines for the front brakes and then 1 going...

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Last post by AvesshenG
Wed May 23, 2018 10:12 am
Golf 4 AKL 1.6 8V

Last post by PapaJo « Wed May 23, 2018 1:09 am
Replies: 1
by Mk4Lover » Tue May 22, 2018 8:58 pm

Hi guys..

I've got a 2002 Mk4 1.6 SR which I've recently restored..I've fitted a 50mm performance exhaust and a k&n flat pan filter.. I never really...

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Last post by PapaJo
Wed May 23, 2018 1:09 am
Polo 9N3 GTI Alloy Wheel Selection

Last post by Dhir-DKR « Tue May 22, 2018 7:52 pm
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by PiRACY » Thu May 03, 2018 4:41 pm

Finally getting some OZ Superturismo GT wheels for my Polo 9N3 GTI. It has standard calipers etc, but will soon be running a Bilstein B12 kit which...

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Last post by Dhir-DKR
Tue May 22, 2018 7:52 pm
VW Citi FFZ Gearbox whine?

Last post by Werner Viviers « Tue May 22, 2018 6:55 pm
Replies: 12
by Werner Viviers » Sun May 20, 2018 7:37 pm

Hi guys. I just like to know, is it normal for a FFZ 5spd gearbox differential to whine? Reason I'm asking is I recently acquired a 05 Citi 1.4i and...

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Last post by Werner Viviers
Tue May 22, 2018 6:55 pm
1600 & 1800 Heads?

Last post by merlinvenn27 « Tue May 22, 2018 4:15 pm
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by La-Shay Qhuan » Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:40 pm

Hi guys, just a Q'
Are the 1600 & 1800 Cyl. Heads 100% the same?
(Combustion Chamber sizes, Valves sizes, etc?)

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Last post by merlinvenn27
Tue May 22, 2018 4:15 pm
1988 Citi Golf 1.8 Carb NO SPARK:-( HV Engine

Last post by PapaJo « Tue May 22, 2018 2:24 pm
Replies: 17
by Ryandevraj » Mon May 14, 2018 10:03 am

Hey guys

Thank you for having me,

I have had it with my car, im lost I have tried everything possible, I just dont know what more to do. I am...

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Last post by PapaJo
Tue May 22, 2018 2:24 pm
GIULIO SABBATINI AUTO STYLISTS?

Last post by kappafx « Tue May 22, 2018 1:53 pm
Replies: 3
by kappafx » Tue May 22, 2018 12:54 pm

Hi guys

Does Giulio Sabbatini Auto Stylists still exist?

Only read good reviews about them. But to my surprise when I went to Northlands Business...

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Last post by kappafx
Tue May 22, 2018 1:53 pm
Octane Booster

Last post by P1LAYA-ZN « Tue May 22, 2018 1:16 pm
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by sheheen29 » Fri May 18, 2018 10:52 pm

Hi Guys

I need some advice...
I purchased a can of Liqui Moly octane booster for my NA 2l 8v just to see if there’s any difference, however I’m...

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Tue May 22, 2018 1:16 pm

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