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jamrock

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why is this metering head different
« on: 05 January 2011, 18:28 »
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Offline Wayne

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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #1 on: 05 January 2011, 23:57 »
God knows but it is not factory.
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #2 on: 06 January 2011, 00:00 »
Somthing weird has happened in the past. Its not exactly a bad idea to have it there but still.... pretty random. I can only guess that it is to add more shiny parts to the metering head?
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #3 on: 06 January 2011, 02:32 »
Although the Metering Head is mounted on the N/S in a MK1 in the same direction of the engine, they all have their fuel filter there. mine is like this and this is normal.

MK1 1800 Metering Head and Filter
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #4 on: 06 January 2011, 09:02 »
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 06 January 2011, 02:32
Although the Metering Head is mounted on the N/S in a MK1 in the same direction of the engine, they all have their fuel filter there. mine is like this and this is normal.

MK1 1800 Metering Head and Filter


I always look at this and think it is not safe when you look at fuel that close to the battery in a crash.  :smiley:
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #5 on: 06 January 2011, 10:21 »
@ Wayne

I know what you mean.  I never thought it was a good idea either being so close together.  As you know I stuffed mine hard on that side, the battery was damaged as a result, leaked its contents and corroded all electricals in that corner.  Luckily there was no damage to the metering head as there is quite a lot of fuel pressure in those lines and that filter!
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #6 on: 07 January 2011, 08:20 »
Quote from: jamrock on 05 January 2011, 18:28
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK2-16v-Polished-metering-head-/200559283653?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb243cdc5

why is there what looks like a fuel filter plummed into the metering head?  :shocked:

the fuel filter is usually under car on 16v - that item also looks like the small air box pre 1990 version.
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #7 on: 07 January 2011, 18:23 »
Went for £165... wtf?
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Re: why is this metering head different
« Reply #8 on: 07 January 2011, 18:34 »
 :shocked: :shocked:

i bet he gets messed about with the payment. no one is paying money ike that for it
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