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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: ever88 on 16 January 2006, 20:22

Title: what dizzy cap for mk1 16v conversion
Post by: ever88 on 16 January 2006, 20:22

hello all

this is a problem many should know as the modification is common but
it is a problem I have lived with for ages.  my mk1 16v dizzy cap is off a fiat
which comes out at right angles to avoid brake master cylinder.  trouble is the
fiat dizzy does not allow the 16v plug lead ends to fit as they should and
require butcher to make work.

I understand that a mk2 servo and cylinder would give me space but this
seems like more work and I'm not totally sure that all is required is to unbolt
 and replace mk2 for mk1 item.

does anyone know of another dizzy cap make that allows leads to fit correctly
and avoid fouling.

you have no idea how much your help would be appreciated.

please send mails to ps@ever88.fsnet.co.uk

thanks
Paul

Title: Re: what dizzy cap for mk1 16v conversion
Post by: intraclast on 17 January 2006, 12:50

I don't know the answer to your question, but I can point you to http://www.clubgti.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=84244&PN=0&TPN=2 

in pages 2 and 3 there is some talk about the dizzy caps and some part numbers as well I think.

hope it helps.

Title: Re: what dizzy cap for mk1 16v conversion
Post by: richandhazel on 17 January 2006, 13:37

I used to know the answer to this but I can't for the life of me remember now............must be going senile.

Anyway, I did find this comment on clubgti that may help:-

16v engines run the distributor directly from the exhaust cam so the cap and HT leads can foul on the standard mk1 master cylinder. All the standard ignition parts can be used if you fit the mk2 16v servo and master cylinder. I run a distributor cap without the VW black plastic
shroud but if the brake lines are routed neatly this will also fit. There is a Peugeot-fit distributor cap which has the leads exiting at 90 degrees but this shouldn't be necessary.

Title: Re: what dizzy cap for mk1 16v conversion
Post by: mk1 on 22 January 2006, 11:13

I have fitted the mk2 servo and m/cylinder and have no problems, looked into the Peugeot dist cap and found as you have, the leads are not compatible. The Audi 16v engine uses a cap with the leads coming out at 90 deg, but is screwed on so you have to fit the distributor as well. Worth looking around the scrappers and getting the dist, cap and ht leads of a 16v Audi for a proper fix.
Steve.

Title: Re: what dizzy cap for mk1 16v conversion
Post by: g60rge on 23 January 2006, 23:58

hiya,

its the pug 205 gti one u want,

leads will go in but i had to take the little wht plastic bits out from inside the lead ends, u will see wot i mean...