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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Manchester on 01 November 2006, 17:47

Title: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Manchester on 01 November 2006, 17:47: I have a mk1 with 16v kr engine, clearance between the brake master cylinder and the distributer is quite tight. Not planning on moving the servo at the moment, maybe in the future i could move it over to the drivers side but for now i was hoping i could find a side exiting distributer cap.

I've heard that a peugeot 205 gti distributer cap can be used. Does anyone know if this is true and if its just a straight swap. I assume you have to get the matching rotor arm, will this fit straight onto the shaft?

Wouldnt mind knowing what others have done to get around this?

Cheers,
Manchester.
Title: Re: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Manchester on 01 November 2006, 20:00: Found this link:
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-11934.html

pug 205 gti
1986-1990
bosch
intermotor part no.45830.

Still doesnt look like theirs a lot of room though.
Title: Re: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Manchester on 01 November 2006, 20:45: Ok found this:
http://www.pbase.com/dgawen/dizzy_cap_change

Looks like much better clearance, using the ABF engine cap.
Title: Re: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 02 November 2006, 12:37: Are you using the Mk1 servo/master cylinder or have you changed to the 16v unit :huh:
Title: Re: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Manchester on 02 November 2006, 21:43: 16v servo + master cylinder. Picked up an ABF cap tonight, will see how it looks this weekend.
Title: Re: mk1 16v distributer cap, what can i use
Post by: Mk1Mad J - 16v on 03 November 2006, 09:27: Cool, it would be much harder to get the clearance with the mk1 bits.

I blanked off the hole nearest the cap on my master cylinder and used a T-Piece on another hole, its given me loads of clearance with the standard 16v cap :wink: