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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: jaybv6 on 02 February 2007, 07:55

Title: Replacing the Header Tank on the 8v GTi, 2 types?
Post by: jaybv6 on 02 February 2007, 07:55

Has anyone done this?  I've noticed from a few pics that some cars have the same header tank as me, a squarish type pre 89, and some have the round type I prosume on post 90 cars.  The reason I ask is that my Strut Brace seems to foul my Header tank however if I was to fit a round header tank it may not be an issue.  Is the attachment bracket different on the earlier/later type tanks?

Title: Re: Replacing the Header Tank on the 8v GTi, 2 types?
Post by: T_J_G on 02 February 2007, 10:37

One has a level sensonr(the post 90) and the other one doesn't. Not sure bout that brackets though but i don't think they're interchangeable.

Title: Re: Replacing the Header Tank on the 8v GTi, 2 types?
Post by: j_s on 02 February 2007, 12:06

Bracket is completely different unfortunately. pre-90 is welded on, 90 spec is held on by 2 nuts. You also need a longer hose from the radiator to header tank, I had mine replaced just by welding on the 90 spec bracket to the old bracket.

Title: Re: Replacing the Header Tank on the 8v GTi, 2 types?
Post by: jaybv6 on 02 February 2007, 12:20

Cheers for the reply.  I'm gonna have to go back to the drawing board.   May have to mount the current one a bit lower some how.