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XU 8v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades

Discussion about service/maintenance and performance upgrades of all 8v XU engines (including modified and forced induction ones, such as 2.0T).

2,179 topics in this forum

  1. Turbo suggestions

    By tommy gun,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,580 views

  2. 205 GTI Warning light

    By abakov,
    • 4 replies
    • 756 views

  3. XU5 crankshaft position sensor

    By homr,
    • 6 replies
    • 811 views

  4. Air metering 1.9 GTI

    By David Simson,   
    • 1 reply
    • 331 views

  5. 205 Turbo Overheating, ignition related?

    By lahondal,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,750 views

  6. Standard exhaust system

    By David Simson,   
    • 3 replies
    • 900 views

  7. Oxygen sensor/lambda

    By Stian_P,   
    • 11 replies
    • 1,112 views

  8. Running issue

    By James85,
    • 3 replies
    • 652 views

  9. Advancing cam timing

    By acox99,
    • 1 reply
    • 613 views

  10. Motronic 1.3 - no oxygen sensor - fault code 54?

    By RABen,
    • 47 replies
    • 4,116 views

  11. 1.6 GTi engine - head off - liner damage ?

    By Ant,
    • 4 replies
    • 817 views

  12. 1.9 8v jenvey itb build

    By Robbiedundy,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,337 views

  13. Service items & gaskets etc

    By pugfrank,
    • 7 replies
    • 811 views

  14. Headgasket Help.

    By Stayclassysam,   
    • 4 replies
    • 711 views

  15. No spark, won't start ! (1.9 GTI)

    By mmatthej1,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,139 views

  16. Overly sensitive ignition amp?

    By Richie-Van-GTi,
    • 5 replies
    • 608 views

  17. Power to clock but no power with key to position II

    By Dimi,
    • 7 replies
    • 787 views

  18. AFM out of spec

    By artois7,
    • 2 replies
    • 600 views

  19. 1.6 BE3 removal & clutch change

    By lagonda,
    • 4 replies
    • 908 views

  20. New clutch and cable fitted. Pedal very high.

    By Steve205,   
    • 11 replies
    • 943 views

  21. Identify a couple of plugs please

    By ScoobyJawa,
    • 4 replies
    • 779 views

  22. 1.9 injectors

    By stumpyjag,
    • 9 replies
    • 931 views

  23. Ever fitted an Msd or other brand ignition box with the stock ecu setup?

    By humanz,
    • 8 replies
    • 949 views

  24. Fast idle

    By Brian Barkley,
    • 5 replies
    • 851 views

  25. Oil Dipstick Tube Leaking

    By smithy72,
    • 6 replies
    • 786 views
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