8V Forum FAQ

[jfg69]

Quote, originally posted by rocco8v »

VW_Pilot apparently still sells the CSW chip. This chip works well for the price, however doesn't fix alot of the problems, but for the money, drivability is increased. Here is the link to his post: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=284195

Link = "Forum disabled" is this still available?

Answered my own question.. (note to self: search username FIRST)
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2744977


Modified by jfg69 at 12:05 PM 10-19-2006

[Lowjack]

from the factory, only the 16v motors are interference. But here's a tip, rotate your motor 90 degrees from TDC (top dead center) and all your pistons will be level about 2" from your valves. as 2 go down, 2 go up, that way they all meet halfway through the stoke. one of them on combustion, one on intake, one on exhaust and one on compression

[kamikazevw15]

can i put a 1.8 8v haed on a 1.6?

[xjronx]

this is a link to a word document, it could be copied and pasted here in case it ever goes down.
http://www.vanagonauts.com/fil...x.rtf

Its details some digi2 troubleshooting and fixes , the digi2 system was also used in vanagons. Not my information, i just wanted to share what i found.

[1983gtiguy]

Link to info on Setrab oil cooler installation

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3211873

[Daskoupe]

is the g-grind cam a upgrade for a 96 2.0l x-flow

[Aurora_GL]

no that cam is solid lifter only. get a 270 autotech.

[dubinprogress]

[newbluevw]

how do i instal a starter on a n 8v manual

[VWCR8ZY]

Quote, originally posted by Aurora_GL »

no that cam is solid lifter only. get a 270 autotech.

altho i agree with the 270 cam, i have had a g-grind cam in my hydo head

[mk2allday]

what is the 8v top speed?

[MaxVW]

i got my jeta to 205 km/h with 3 people and lotsa junk in the trunk lol, only mod was coilovers

Ok i have a quesion about the 1987 BMW 535i afm, does the digi 2 computer actually understand what more than WOT on a stock afm is? cus if you have the bmw one in there it will give the potential for more airflow, and i cant see why the digi computer would understand it, its not really meant for it

[Aurora_GL]

a cam with a G stamped on it does not make it the G-grind solid lifter cam that people rave abt. most 8v cams have that G stamp.

[digitalexpl0it]

I hope this is the correct forum to post in. I am new to the boards.

I have an 1986 Jetta GL (Gas) Manual 5 speed, that will start then after about 30 secs stalls.
Also if you start the engine then hit the gas peddle it will stall.

I have done the following:

- Replaced Spark Plugs
- Replaced Battery
- Checked Air Filter
- Checked Oil
- Checked distributor cap (needle looks new)
- Checked vacuum lines
- Checked battery cables
- Checked fuses
- Checked Clutch peddle to see if it is engaging

Now if I try to start the car a couple of times I can smell fuel, then its flooded. So doesn't that mean its getting gas? Also the car has been sitting for 2 years outdoors. What else do I need to check. The Coil? Could it be the starter even though it starts then stalls?

Any help would be appreciated
thanks
D

[Mk2doorgolf]

I had the exact same problem.. take off your Fuel dist (the thing on the air box with the steel lines) and make sure your needle isnt sticking there is a spring behind that needle and you might need some fuel...

[veector]

Hey I am trying to find the stroke and bore of for the 1.6 and 1.7 engines. I am trying to figure out what compression a 1.7 bottom end with 1.6 head will produce. This is with a 272* cam

[short track]

hey ya'll.... i have a couple questions....

one: i was told that putting type 3 subframes in my type 2, will increase my stance by @2". heard of this? and does that mean that i would have to get a type 3 dp to fit around the sub frame?

two: i got rid of my fox conv, how do i change my 'name' ?

thanks for all the info..... i should have gone to work already, but i cant stop reading..... its like car crack !!!!!

"this aint the first time i tasted pee joe rogan !!! "

[Aurora_GL]

first off by "type 2 or type 3" you mean mk1,mk2 (mark 2) and mk3, mk4, mk5? for jetta and golf its mk1,2,3,4,5. and yes ive heard by installing the mk3 front subframe on a mk2(or maybe just the longer control arms) and rear axle beam you can extend your stance. but i have not seen this in person yet and i know you need longer front axles to make the longer control arms work.


Modified by Aurora_GL at 1:12 PM 9-28-2007

[short track]

yeah, im from vermont, we just say type 1,2,3,... i know its mk what ever. thanks for the help

[short track]

how do i know the bmw engine is a 'k' series engine, to pull the maf off of ?

[short track]

yeah, but the lines of the mk2 are hotter..... everyone has an mk 3 and up

[Jettaboy1884]

Quote, originally posted by kamikazevw15 »

can i put a 1.8 8v haed on a 1.6?

Can someone Chime in on this?

I would also like to know what is necessary to put a 1.8L Solid lifter head on a 1.6L - 1.7L block.

IIRC, it is necessary to plug up one or two oil drains in the 1.8L head. But I would like an expert to confirm...

[ABA Scirocco]

Quote, originally posted by Jettaboy1884 »

Can someone Chime in on this? I would also like to know what is necessary to put a 1.8L Solid lifter head on a 1.6L - 1.7L block. IIRC, it is necessary to plug up one or two oil drains in the 1.8L head. But I would like an expert to confirm...

Here you go, a 1.8L head prepped for a 1.6/1.7L block, click on the picture for more detail.

[slow69beetle]

At idle what is the timing suppose tp be at?

[Aurora_GL]

it depends what engine you have. digi II has to be set at 2500 i belive.

[slow69beetle]

my car idles at 800rpm and at idle it is 16 degrees before top dead center

[Aurora_GL]

rpm is good, but timming sounds too advanced. usully not more then 12* btdc i am not an expert on that. have a book on your car? is it the car in your sig?

[slow69beetle]

I have the bentley but its really no help at this point. Yes its a 95 golf gl

[Aurora_GL]

you would be better off posting a a new help thread, this thread is for info not qeustions.

[h00ters CEO]

Quote, originally posted by slow69beetle »

my car idles at 800rpm and at idle it is 16 degrees before top dead center

GOD i hope your talking about ignition timing

but still too much, i was told 12 degrees advance for ignition is prime for CIS-E cars.


Modified by h00ters CEO at 10:28 AM 1-27-2008

[ronnie224]

I had a question for you I asked Geroge of Toywagen and this was his response to using a stock non-ac pulley on a 90 jetta.... obviously there is a discrepancy of what will work......any further info you can offer will be helpful thanks

If you use the stock non-ac pulley you need to change the other pulleys as well(crank). My pulley lines up the belt with the crank pulley that is there already. All you have to do to change it over is change the alt pulley and belt.

[ronnie224]

Apparently this does not work on Jettas if your looking for a long term solution

[4ePikanini]

Quote, originally posted by Aurora_GL »

a cam with a G stamped on it does not make it the G-grind solid lifter cam that people rave abt. most 8v cams have that G stamp.

is this the same cus mine is stock standard from the factory

Modified by fourie_marius at 10:14 AM 6-12-2009

[Aurora_GL]

pretty sure the g grind is gti solid lifter only, if it ahs the big G on it its probobly not the Gti cam.

[mk2gtilover]

my 92 gti 8v hydraulic cam has a G stamped on it, i was under the impression that 90-92 gti came with that cam stock, the biggest one of the mk2's.