what would YOU do to a 16v engine whilst it's out

[kells]

should listen to wayne he knows what he is on about and if your gonna do a job you may aswell do it right

[Khare]

Need to do a compression test on it.
Engine is on the car at the moment, runs fine with no noises apart from the idle which is due to bad TB wiring.

should listen to wayne he knows what he is on about and if your gonna do a job you may aswell do it right

I too know what I'm on about. To be fair, all I wanted to know are the 16v weak spots, not what to change. Just trying to make make the 16v engine as reliable as I can in terms of leaks.

[kells]

the word arsey springs to mind

the title of the thread is what would YOU do to a 16v engine whilst it's out

[Ess_Three]

I would still replace the cambelt whilst you have got the engine out.

So would I...it's only about £20.
Probably new plugs too.

Other than that, nothing...fit it, fresh coolant, oil flush, dump the oil and re-fill with fresh and a new filter.
Then see what's what.

[Ess_Three]

Sell it

Replace it with VR6

Is he going sailing?
If not, why the need for an anchor?

[Khare]

I would still replace the cambelt whilst you have got the engine out.

So would I...it's only about £20.
Probably new plugs too.

Other than that, nothing...fit it, fresh coolant, oil flush, dump the oil and re-fill with fresh and a new filter.
Then see what's what.

Ok mate, that was the original plan I was going for (albeit the cambelt, but if everyone insists then I will do so).

I need to replace the cam cover gasket as the current one has a small leak I think, will see whats what when the engine is out.

[Ess_Three]

Ok mate, that was the original plan I was going for (albeit the cambelt, but if everyone insists then I will do so).

I need to replace the cam cover gasket as the current one has a small leak I think, will see whats what when the engine is out.

It's likely the cam cover gasket was fitted dry, with no sealant in the corners, or on the 'half moons' as suggested by VW.
Seal where suggested, and it should be top notch.

[Khare]

ah right, probably why then.

Another question, I need to change the rear axle bushes. GSF sell these:
530VG0050       RE AXLE MOUNT BUSH       TOLEDO 2.0 16V 94>         8.50

Would I need to buy two, or does that description only contain 1 bush?

[Leon27]

Sell it

Replace it with VR6

Is he going sailing?
If not, why the need for an anchor?

hehehe

You'll need two bushes. I'm noticing my metal water pipe is looking a bit rusty you may want to check thats ok.

[Khare]

nice one dude.

Which metal pipe?