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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: arinb12 on 13 April 2015, 12:51

Title: Gti Engine size?
Post by: arinb12 on 13 April 2015, 12:51

Hi guys, bought a gti golf mk1 and was wondering how i determine if its an 8v or a 16v?

Thanks

Title: Re: Gti Engine size?
Post by: dubber36 on 13 April 2015, 16:22

There was never a factory Mk1 GTI 16V.

In case it has had a 16V conversion, the engines look quite different.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=273530.msg2502381#new

Title: Re: Gti Engine size?
Post by: gazareth on 13 April 2015, 21:33

if its an 8v the distributor is on front of engine. if its 16v it sticks out of gearbox end of cylinder head.