XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades

2,213 topics in this forum

1. Lower engine mounts

   By Steve205, April 12, 2021   

   • engine mounts. drive shaft
   • 3 replies
   • 812 views
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   • Steve205
   • April 13, 2021

2. Strange distributor issues

   By LimouxGTI, April 15, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 1,103 views
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   • Ruben
   • April 21, 2021

3. new OEM valve springs for XU9

   By HoRSiCZeK, May 19, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 1,057 views
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   • petert
   • May 20, 2021

4. exhaust system/downpipe to manifold connection

   By Ren89, May 28, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 767 views
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   • DamirGTI
   • May 28, 2021

5. Straight diesel fuel problem

   By Robbiedundy, June 29, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 725 views
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   • Robbiedundy
   • June 30, 2021

6. No Spark at Startup

   By Sanzen, December 15, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 738 views
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   • Sanzen
   • December 15, 2021

7. 1.9 8v pinging issue

   By Theo205, October 6, 2021
   • 3 replies
   • 766 views
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   • DamirGTI
   • October 7, 2021

8. Standard exhaust system

   By David Simson, September 17, 2022   

   • 205 gti
   • 1.9
   • (and 1 more)

     Tagged with:

     • 205 gti
     • 1.9
     • original equipment
   • 3 replies
   • 1,279 views
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   • David Simson
   • September 19, 2022

9. Cam Belt Cover Rattle

   By camarda, March 8, 2022
   • 3 replies
   • 906 views
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   • Anthony
   • March 8, 2022

10. Idiot needs help with an XUD7 Head Gasket Change.

    By Stayclassysam, March 20, 2022   

    • gasket
    • repair
    • (and 4 more)

      Tagged with:

      • gasket
      • repair
      • headgasket
      • blown
      • diesel
      • 1.7
    • 3 replies
    • 1,278 views
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    • Gohn
    • March 21, 2022

11. Tolman Engineering SS Exhaust / split downpipe

    By Mr Teflon, April 1, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1,149 views
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    • sp_en_ny
    • April 4, 2022

12. XU10J2TE 3 angle valve job

    By oror494, April 30, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 799 views
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    • petert
    • May 1, 2022

13. Coil loom wiring conundrum 1989 CTi

    By lagonda, May 22, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 576 views
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    • SRDT
    • May 23, 2022

14. Removing K&N 57i GTI with PAS

    By ScoobyJawa, June 12, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 848 views
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    • welshpug
    • June 12, 2022

15. Running issue

    By James85, August 30, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 970 views
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    • soundguy
    • September 17, 2022

16. Remote Oil Filter Pipes

    By drj545, October 10, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1,121 views
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    • drj545
    • June 30, 2023

17. 205gti 1-9 oil pressure switch

    By Zetec7, October 23, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 1,036 views
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    • Zetec7
    • October 23, 2022

18. Cambelt choices?

    By damo, November 20, 2022
    • 3 replies
    • 995 views
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    • Anthony
    • November 23, 2022

19. IDLE ISSUE 1.6 GTI

    By TheScissorman, January 16, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 899 views
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    • Tom Fenton
    • January 18, 2023

20. Valve Clearance Check Interval

    By Gohn, January 28, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 915 views
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    • Gohn
    • January 29, 2023

21. Cam belt tensioner stud cross threaded

    By MJS, March 27, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 390 views
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    • MJS
    • March 27, 2023

22. Wiring Identification - Earths

    By drj545, April 11, 2023   

    • wiring
    • electrical
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • wiring
      • electrical
      • loom
    • 3 replies
    • 679 views
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    • drj545
    • April 11, 2023

23. Idle Air Control Valve for Emerald K3

    By Telf, April 20, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 701 views
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    • welshpug
    • April 20, 2023

24. Engine/box refitting - best method please ??

    By Tideee, May 8, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 823 views
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    • Thijs_Rallye
    • May 9, 2023

25. DKZ cam specs

    By Rich101, May 27, 2023
    • 3 replies
    • 691 views
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    • Rich101
    • May 28, 2023