Project205 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Hi all, I have a '91 1.6 GTi, would this have a spring loaded tensioner or the other type? Just want to get the part before starting the job! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_turnell 137 3 Cars Posted July 1, 2008 Spring loaded mate. Think it was only the K plate 93'+ cars that used the mi style tensioner. Just look for the 16mm tensioner bolt at the back of the head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Project205 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Spring loaded mate. Think it was only the K plate 93'+ cars that used the mi style tensioner. Just look for the 16mm tensioner bolt at the back of the head. Many thanks, that is good news - I have a new spring loaded tensioner ready to use! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifcho 0 Posted July 1, 2008 While we are on the topic...I am wondering whether I can convert my spring loaded block to the eccentric type... I see that the hole for mounting the eccentric tensioner is already there, just does not have thread. If I make the thread, i can get the eccentric tensioner and the new type water pump+cambelt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted July 1, 2008 Yes you can, need different Cam cover's if you run them but the later ones are 2 piece and not the few as they are as std Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Project205 0 Posted July 3, 2008 Just curious, why would you want to convert from the spring loaded type? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifcho 0 Posted July 3, 2008 I have decked my block and liners quite a lot, to get higher compression ratio (advantageous move as Sadny said, but I decided that I'll try it) and i think that I won't be able to tension the belt well.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
