16 valve servo conversions
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16 valve servo conversions
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From left to right are a 16V servo with original thread, another 16V servo with the thread cut down, and the original servo. I took measurements from the back of the servo to the end of the thread and its 97mm for the original and 107mm for the 16V version. You need to use the original clevis pin because it has a hole in it for the return spring. This pin is longer than the 16V version. If you were to drill a hole in the 16V clevis pin, then it would be in the wrong place, since its shorter.
For info, the plunger in the servo is in a markedly different place (the 16V one is much further in) which means that you need to use the matching master cylinder and servo together.
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flynn said
thanks for the info!!! just 1 more question is that fixing the servo on to the rods? because i am trying to relocate the servo onto the opposite side. just in front of the brake pedal
It doesn't fit that side. If it did fit, VW would have put it that side???
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flynn said
it was put on the nearside because they were left hand drive in the factory and when converted to right hand drive the kept the servo on the nearside!!!! so i thought i could fit a mk2 golf 16v servo on to my mk1 so it would improve the brakes..
You can swap the master cylinder and servo, but it would remain on the left hand side of the engine bay. The design and placement of other components in the engine bay means that the master cylinder, and its pipework, if mounted on the right hand side, would foul the inlet manifold. Some people have done it, by extensively modifying the placement of the master cylinder, and/or usually after an engine conversion which is not a like-for-like swap.
Sure, you could fit the master cylinder on the right hand side, but you'd be kicking yourself when you come to refit the engine!
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It can be done but be prepared to get the welder out.
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billinjahg60 said
so would you then bolt the std M/C to the 16v servo? or use the 16v item?
The plunger is in a completely different place, so you need to use the 16V master cylinder and servo together.
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Mk1 Jetta (Jessie) build thread here
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
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bigdaveg60 said
What should the right place of the bolt of the end of the 16v servo to be is it a 90 degree bend does any one have any pics of how it should be .
The bolt is straight, it doesn't bend 90 degrees at any stage.
jamiegolf said
so which servo do u use then? the standard 16v item or the one with the thread cut down?
One with the thread cut down…..I cut 10mm off the end of mine. I know that the Mk2 Golf GTI 16V servo fits, its possible that similar servos from other VW models (eg. Passat, others) also fit but I've never seen a definative list.
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Mk1 Jetta (Jessie) build thread here
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
View topic: Jessie the mk1 jetta (pd conversion) lots of pics!! - The Mk1 Golf Owners Club
T25 westfalia camper, 2.2 Subaru powered
vw touran 1.9 tdi remap, Bbs rep wheels , lowered, bla bla bla……… Wife's car
2013 Vw amarok 2.0bitdi, work truck……. www.jsgarageaberystwyth.co.uk
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jamiegolf said
so i have to cut the thread down by 10 mm and use which fork on the end the old one or the 16v one
cut 16V servo down, and use the Mk1 Fork and return spring
Mk1 Golf 16V Conversion FAQ Zip, now located at in the Forum WIKI section: http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=cedi&type=misc&id=42%2F26%2F3
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dicky_morris said
did anyone read golf + this month? theres a top tip in there saying to use 2 e30 reservoirs instead… apparently that works just as well as doing the whole 16 servo swap! and a lot less hastle
What's so special about the E30 reservoirs?
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