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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ben harcombe on 12 October 2008, 19:25

Title: 8v to 16v
Post by: ben harcombe on 12 October 2008, 19:25
Just been offered a 8v 4-branch will it fit my 16v kr ?
reply so i can ring him back
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: Khare on 12 October 2008, 19:26
as far as i know. No.
Because of the way they attatch to the head.
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: ben harcombe on 12 October 2008, 19:31
can sombody comfirm this please
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: sidecarphil on 12 October 2008, 19:38
i it wont fit mate let me know i need one :)

please :)

Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: ben harcombe on 12 October 2008, 19:49
not sure he would post il ask whats the diffrence between 8v and 16v solid engine mounts
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: sidecarphil on 12 October 2008, 20:02
got a family member coming to the uk in 2 week's time so he could prob collect if it's not too far out the way :)

not sure on the engine mount's though :undecided:
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 12 October 2008, 20:04
it wont fit.
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: ben harcombe on 12 October 2008, 20:07
Is that 100% ?
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: Diamond Hell on 12 October 2008, 20:21
Is that 100% ?

Yes, for goodness sake - the port spacings and studs are a different pattern.

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: Khare on 12 October 2008, 20:27
Is that 100% ?

Yes, for goodness sake - the port spacings and studs are a different pattern.

 :rolleyes:
sorry DH, can you confirm this again? :grin: :grin: :grin:


 :laugh:


as for solid engine mounts, im very sure 8v and 16v ones are the same.
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: Organisys on 12 October 2008, 20:33
The manifold WONT fit. The engine mounts are the same.

Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: sidecarphil on 12 October 2008, 21:01
let me know if he still want's to sell it , i will try sort out picking it up if your near where my father in law is going :)

Please :)
Title: Re: 8v to 16v
Post by: danny_p on 13 October 2008, 00:53
if your messing around by the engine mouts  worth haveing a feel and seeing if they are still good

1.3  frount and 1.3 ( also some 16v's) gearbox mounts with g60 rear engine mount is a combo that works really well