Totally confused about what's under my bonnet
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Today out of curiosity I did a Google search of the number and it's coming back as a 1.6 gti head. This has made me wonder what else might not be standard. I've taken a couple of pics of the carburettor and would be very grateful if anyone can identify it for me, if you could tell me the size of vacuum pipe needed as replacement that would be even better! Many thanks Tom.
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Vacuum hoses are usually a standard size so just go to an auto shop and ask for some in whatever length you need. Probably best to take the old one off and take it with you.
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Paul
- 1978 MK1 GL 2 door with 2.0 16v ABF, twin 40's, Recaros, lots of suspension mods. I'll get it back on the road one day.
- 1991 MK2 GTI 4 door. Was my daily doing over 1000 ks a week until it hit a truck. RIP. Got another one now and loving it!
- 1991 MK2 GTI 4 door for parts.
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http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?6958078-FS-VW-MK1-Factory-rebuilt-8-valve-cylinder-head-049103265bx-049103373-1-6-1-7-EG-engine
Sticking a 1.6 head on a 1.5 engine block does not increase the engine size to a 1.6, there should be a engine code just below cyinder 3, the 2 first letters is what the engine is.
If it is a Gti head it will give you a little better performance. You do find 1.6 engine blocks with 1.8 stamped on the back so I would not trust any of the part numbers stamped on the head and block.
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1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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