16 Valving An Xu 8 Valve Block.

[welshpug 1,661]

As the title says, is it possible to attach the front idler pulley to an Xu 8 valve block?

 

its the gti6 idler not the Mi16 tensioner I'm referring to, but they use the same fastener thread IIRC.

[Sandy 191]

Some of the late 8 valve blocks have the thread.

[welshpug 1,661]

ok thanks sandy,

 

wondering if this block has it or not, I cant remember where the 16v tensioner attaches to the alloy block

 

[Sandy 191]

I'll have a look later if I can remember!

[Mandic 0]

One goes to the hole below that one in which the plug/tap is in and second one goes to the hole above water pump.

 

Cheers

 

Ziga

Edited October 27, 2008 by Mandic

[welshpug 1,661]

thanks Ziga, that hole is present but not tapped, easy job

[Mandic 0]

You're welcome.

 

BTW, that third hole (between water pump and plug) is for locking that metal slider which holds belt cover.

 

Cheers

 

Ziga

[welshpug 1,661]

Thanks! I know the stud you mean

[welshpug 1,661]

thought I'd add a few pictures, a brief glance indicates that there isn't anywhere to fit the idler pulley on the early block I have.