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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).

2,226 topics in this forum

  1. Warm start issues

    By RupLaw,
    • 1 reply
    • 858 views

  2. D6B head upgrades before fitting on DFZ

    By HoRSiCZeK,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,039 views

  3. XU 8v 1.9 new cam and followers

    By jimmi,
    • 1 reply
    • 916 views

  4. AFM Anti-Tamper Plug...

    By bacardincoke,
    • 1 reply
    • 813 views

  5. replace AFM to MAF - thoughts?

    By idoari,
    • 1 reply
    • 902 views

  6. stock CR for 1.6

    By idoari,
    • 1 reply
    • 731 views

  7. Stater motor

    By Slowe,
    • 1 reply
    • 599 views

  8. Into the blue

    By hopster,
    • 1 reply
    • 712 views

  9. Recommended Coolant

    By ScoobyJawa,
    • 1 reply
    • 815 views

  10. Which spark plugs

    By Peter OB,
    • 1 reply
    • 821 views

  11. Timing markings required

    By Hoody_87,
    • 1 reply
    • 644 views

  12. what 8v Carb or ITb intake manifold clears PS and alt?

    By Apitiser,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,011 views

  13. Engine setup

    By chris1986,
    • 1 reply
    • 824 views

  14. timing belt release arm

    By Eugene wilson,   
    • 1 reply
    • 739 views

  15. To hone or not to hone.

    By lahondal,
    • 1 reply
    • 672 views

  16. Distributor Vacuum Unit

    By Deantracy17,
    • 1 reply
    • 767 views

  17. Advancing cam timing

    By acox99,
    • 1 reply
    • 805 views

  18. Air metering 1.9 GTI

    By David Simson,   
    • 1 reply
    • 520 views

  19. Replacement parts - which manufacturer should I use?

    By Frank34,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,171 views

  20. Oil pump chain tension

    By Rallyace,
    • 1 reply
    • 722 views

  21. Engine mounts

    By James85,
    • 1 reply
    • 500 views

  22. Head bolts

    By Yumtum,
    • 1 reply
    • 424 views

  23. upper timing cover

    By James1975,
    • 1 reply
    • 443 views

  24. Oil leak

    By Phil Gti,
    • 1 reply
    • 600 views

  25. Tolman exhaust

    By driversdomainuk,
    • 1 reply
    • 677 views
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