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Offline derek h

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hi there newbie with a question
« on: 05 December 2010, 11:18 »
would anyone know if a 1600 8 valve starter motor would fit a 1400 8 valve mk4 golf??
its the type that bolts to the front engine mount and ha three holes rather than two
its also a lefthand drive model??
thanks in advance
i will also be looking for a nice set of 17 r 18 inch wheels if there are any for sale
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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #1 on: 05 December 2010, 15:34 »
from a 1600 8v what model ??
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Offline derek h

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #2 on: 05 December 2010, 17:36 »
hi yes its from an 8 valve 1600 golf mk3 and i need to know if it will fit an 8 valve 1400 mk4 golf
thanks

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #3 on: 05 December 2010, 17:50 »
dont think so the mk4 is a far superiorly designed car and it would be offended to have parts from such a forgotten car..
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Offline derek h

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #4 on: 05 December 2010, 18:10 »
iuf both cars have 8 valve engines maybe they might be interchangeable units??

Offline Cov golf

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #5 on: 05 December 2010, 20:11 »
dont think so the mk4 is a far superiorly designed car and it would be offended to have parts from such a forgotten car..
+1 lol

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2010, 20:19 »
Nope different.

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #7 on: 05 December 2010, 20:47 »
Here comes the mk4 brigade!  :grin:

Offline derek h

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #8 on: 05 December 2010, 21:37 »
whats the difference ifd they ae both for an 8 valve engine????

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Re: hi there newbie with a question
« Reply #9 on: 05 December 2010, 23:32 »
whats the difference ifd they ae both for an 8 valve engine????

Different engine type, gearboxes are also different.