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XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades

Discussion about service/maintenance and performance upgrades of all 8v XU engines (including modified and forced induction ones, such as 2.0T).

2,213 topics in this forum

  1. E10 fuel

    By stewal,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,867 views

  2. XU 1900 rally engine rebuild

    By Rallyace,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,427 views

  3. Thermostat switch wiring

    By Nbettley,
    • 2 replies
    • 577 views

  4. 205GTI with Crank Position Sensor

    By neilc,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,119 views

  5. Cylinder Head Identification

    By petert,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,829 views

  6. Camshaft seal "popping" out & leaking

    By Christian406,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,210 views

  7. Knock sensor addition

    By Richie-Van-GTi,
    • 2 replies
    • 540 views

  8. Tapping/Knocking 8v, Dual Carbs, uprated Cam

    By Quags,
    • 5 replies
    • 806 views

  9. XU block sensor at back of engine - any ideas please ??

    By Tideee,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,027 views

  10. Late 1989 CTi 1.6 camshaft recommendations?

    By lagonda,
    • 27 replies
    • 2,529 views

  11. Oil pressure gauge

    By Sumu,
    • 19 replies
    • 1,733 views

  12. 4.5k rpm issue running problem

    By 28hodge,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,053 views

  13. Mystery black wire - any ideas please ??

    By Tideee,
    • 2 replies
    • 749 views

  14. Turbo Diesel Big End Seal Leak

    By Gohn,
    • 23 replies
    • 3,695 views

  15. No Spark at Startup

    By Sanzen,
    • 3 replies
    • 737 views

  16. No spark after fiddling with rear lights?

    By HelmutGTI,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,626 views

  17. Rally car camshaft

    By Rallyace,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,829 views

  18. Too much compression?

    By HarryB,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,666 views

  19. Water distribution block replacement

    By ElectricNoodle,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,267 views

  20. Peugeot 1.6 cti 1990 cutting out

    By Karl Okah,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,069 views

  21. No power/heavy stuttering after longer engine braking

    By duurtlang,
    • 2 replies
    • 840 views

  22. Identification of engine block and cylinder head

    By Richard309Sri XU5JA 205GTi,
    • 2 replies
    • 714 views

  23. What Is The Best Quality New Starter Motor?

    By sushisushi,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,346 views

  24. 1.9 8v pinging issue

    By Theo205,
    • 3 replies
    • 765 views

  25. Hesitating under load/WOT

    By Stian_P,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,326 views
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