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theclash

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just after some info on the golf 1.6 diesel.

how easy/hard is it to get hold of spares for these engines
just how heavy is the steering or is there a power steering version
what bhp are they
and is there anything specific to look out for when buying

any help appreciated

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dan7

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85 T25 camper, 90 Mk2 16v, 90 Caddy

Re: 1.6 gtd info

« Reply #1 on: 19 February 2009, 20:45 »

I had one a couple years ago. I think they're 80 break standard, with the intercooler. Quite tuneable engine though, google a gtd tuning forum, mostly US or Canadian though! Any mk2 pas set up will fit.

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MarkS

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Re: 1.6 gtd info

« Reply #2 on: 19 February 2009, 21:07 »

Quote from: dan7 on 19 February 2009, 20:45

I had one a couple years ago. I think they're 80 break standard, with the intercooler. Quite tuneable engine though, google a gtd tuning forum, mostly US or Canadian though! Any mk2 pas set up will fit.

What results do you reckon you could get from tuning?
(within a reasonable budget)

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theclash

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Re: 1.6 gtd info

« Reply #3 on: 19 February 2009, 21:18 »

ooops ment to post this on mk2club forum my mistake :embarassed: i dont know what day it is never mind which forum im on

cheers for the replies.
i tried searching net but not really much info out there not many sold in this country so im led to believe hence the questions mind you diesel wasnt very fashionable back in late eighties the bigger the petrol engine the better it was the hothatch insurance that was the killer.

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