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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rowlers on 07 April 2006, 19:06

Title: rebuilding a 16v head
Post by: rowlers on 07 April 2006, 19:06

I'm looking for a head to "do up", possiblly fit some fast road cams.
what parts are required to completly re-build a valver head??
never done it before but I fancy a go, so any tips appreciated!!!

Title: Re: rebuilding a 16v head
Post by: systemseiko on 07 April 2006, 20:48

Where do you want to start,  Full top end seal kit including rocker, head,  inlet & exhaust gaskets,  cam followers, & shims,  valves,  bearings,  head bolts,  cams, lightened cam pulley and a known machine shop that can polish ports and gas flow your donor head?
Oh before i forget lots of £Â£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£

Title: Re: rebuilding a 16v head
Post by: rowlers on 07 April 2006, 20:54

I'm doing the port/polish myself. so guess i need gaskets, valves, plus guides/springs, cams ?????

Title: Re: rebuilding a 16v head
Post by: rowlers on 09 April 2006, 15:07

anyone know if you can buy a kit to re-build the head???

cheers