Different head

[larky75]

I want to give my Mk1 a bit more pep and was wondering if this head will fit the DX engine, I'm think this is the digifant version. Any help would be much appreciated

http://motors-parts.shop.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-/9889/i.html?Type=Engines%2520%2526%2520Components&Engine%2520%2526%2520Component%2520Options=Complete%2520Engines%7CCylinders%2520%2526%2520Cylinder%2520Heads%7C%21&Condition=New&_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A2%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A2134&_dmd=1&_dmpt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&_pcats=14239%2C131090&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=1&_sc=1

[rubjonny]

link jusat goes to cylinder head section on ebay?

[gtigolfthree]

Yes 325 items

[larky75]

Me being stupid !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-G60-8V-Big-Valve-Head-New-fit-Golf-Corrado-Rallye_W0QQitemZ300337308096QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item45ed7fa1c0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

[rubjonny]

it'll fit, you'll need to swap the injector inserts for k-jet ones, depending on the age of your head the old ones may not fit, so you'll have to source later ones. 16v items should fit

[danny_p]

is DX not a solid tappet block, threfor missing the oil return gallery for a hydralic tappet head ?

[rubjonny]

i was under the impression the blocks were the same regardless of solid or hydro?  if not then yeah the dx is probably a solid lifter one unless its very late

[danny_p]

i thought when vw changed to hydralic tappets they added an extra return gallery the sump.  i know a solid lifter head can go on a hydralic tappet block  but not sure about the other way round,  proably will just on of the return pots may need plugging,  just somethign that may be worth checking

[Wayne]

i thought when vw changed to hydralic tappets they added an extra return gallery the sump.  i know a solid lifter head can go on a hydralic tappet block  but not sure about the other way round,  proably will just on of the return pots may need plugging,  just somethign that may be worth checking

I am sure your right and it will need plugging.

[larky75]

Right thanks for all that advice. It sounds like it will go on with the help of a good garage I recon I'll go for it