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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).

2,232 topics in this forum

  1. Knock sensor addition

    By Richie-Van-GTi,
    • 2 replies
    • 670 views

  2. Tapping/Knocking 8v, Dual Carbs, uprated Cam

    By Quags,
    • 5 replies
    • 967 views

  3. XU block sensor at back of engine - any ideas please ??

    By Tideee,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,677 views

  4. Late 1989 CTi 1.6 camshaft recommendations?

    By lagonda,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,186 views

  5. Oil pressure gauge

    By Sumu,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,238 views

  6. 4.5k rpm issue running problem

    By 28hodge,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,337 views

  7. Mystery black wire - any ideas please ??

    By Tideee,
    • 2 replies
    • 872 views

  8. Turbo Diesel Big End Seal Leak

    By Gohn,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,171 views

  9. No Spark at Startup

    By Sanzen,
    • 3 replies
    • 855 views

  10. No spark after fiddling with rear lights?

    By HelmutGTI,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,846 views

  11. Rally car camshaft

    By Rallyace,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,138 views

  12. Too much compression?

    By HarryB,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,896 views

  13. Water distribution block replacement

    By ElectricNoodle,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,581 views

  14. Peugeot 1.6 cti 1990 cutting out

    By Karl Okah,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,271 views

  15. No power/heavy stuttering after longer engine braking

    By duurtlang,
    • 2 replies
    • 983 views

  16. Identification of engine block and cylinder head

    By Richard309Sri XU5JA 205GTi,
    • 2 replies
    • 853 views

  17. What Is The Best Quality New Starter Motor?

    By sushisushi,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,878 views

  18. 1.9 8v pinging issue

    By Theo205,
    • 3 replies
    • 876 views

  19. Hesitating under load/WOT

    By Stian_P,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,633 views

  20. Changing the fuel pump

    By Telf,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,913 views

  21. Car pops and bangs in overun

    By Gavin Waddell,
    • 32 replies
    • 4,417 views

  22. New spark plugs - loss of power

    By ACJJ619,
    • 27 replies
    • 3,117 views

  23. 1990 1.9 fuel pump

    By Petronus,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,685 views

  24. Whats this? Cracked plastic

    By jj007205,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,014 views

  25. Wont start when warm.

    By Chris Turner,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,522 views
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