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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. Heat shield for exhaust manifold DIY

    By Dimi,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,726 views

  2. Poor idle when cold and throttle position sensor change

    By pa402,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,069 views

  3. 1.6 twin weber 40 to 1.9 swap.

    By Adamstanford,
    • 1 reply
    • 845 views

  4. Xu10j2 Thermostat

    By Daniel306,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,049 views

  5. Custom turbo manifold and oil return

    By lahondal,
    • 1 reply
    • 897 views

  6. Warm start issues

    By RupLaw,
    • 1 reply
    • 921 views

  7. D6B head upgrades before fitting on DFZ

    By HoRSiCZeK,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,103 views

  8. XU 8v 1.9 new cam and followers

    By jimmi,
    • 1 reply
    • 959 views

  9. AFM Anti-Tamper Plug...

    By bacardincoke,
    • 1 reply
    • 873 views

  10. replace AFM to MAF - thoughts?

    By idoari,
    • 1 reply
    • 961 views

  11. stock CR for 1.6

    By idoari,
    • 1 reply
    • 779 views

  12. Stater motor

    By Slowe,
    • 1 reply
    • 642 views

  13. Into the blue

    By hopster,
    • 1 reply
    • 773 views

  14. Recommended Coolant

    By ScoobyJawa,
    • 1 reply
    • 863 views

  15. Which spark plugs

    By Peter OB,
    • 1 reply
    • 873 views

  16. Timing markings required

    By Hoody_87,
    • 1 reply
    • 716 views

  17. what 8v Carb or ITb intake manifold clears PS and alt?

    By Apitiser,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,087 views

  18. Engine setup

    By chris1986,
    • 1 reply
    • 895 views

  19. timing belt release arm

    By Eugene wilson,   
    • 1 reply
    • 794 views

  20. To hone or not to hone.

    By lahondal,
    • 1 reply
    • 729 views

  21. Distributor Vacuum Unit

    By Deantracy17,
    • 1 reply
    • 835 views

  22. Advancing cam timing

    By acox99,
    • 1 reply
    • 870 views

  23. Air metering 1.9 GTI

    By David Simson,   
    • 1 reply
    • 706 views

  24. Replacement parts - which manufacturer should I use?

    By Frank34,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,384 views

  25. Oil pump chain tension

    By Rallyace,
    • 1 reply
    • 791 views
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