XU 16v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades

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1. Cometic MLS head gasket on an XU9J4

   By Andy, December 20, 2017
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   • Andy
   • December 22, 2017

2. Endurance upgrade

   By mmt, May 12, 2018
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   • lybker
   • May 14, 2018

3. Xu9 mi16 head on xu10 block? Or maybe an ew10?

   By SPofRCLD, May 19, 2018
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   • SPofRCLD
   • May 27, 2018

4. Oil cooler sandwich plate fitting issue

   By jamie_1992, September 9, 2018
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   • jamie_1992
   • September 19, 2018

5. Rounded cap head bolts, help

   By commievid, January 12, 2019
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   • commievid
   • February 12, 2019

6. Help - sad tale of Mi16 spun bearing on #3 cylinder, 1000 miles after engine rebuild

   By trashy, June 19, 2019
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   • Andy
   • June 21, 2019

7. Any great tips and tricks for mounting the oil seal behind the flywheel?

   By B1ack_Mi16, August 5, 2019
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   • B1ack_Mi16
   • August 8, 2019

8. Liner/piston class matching

   By wld, August 26, 2019
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   • petert
   • September 1, 2019

9. Oil water plumbing?

   By mmt, December 22, 2019
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   • mmt
   • December 29, 2019

10. New block for xu9

    By TASOSCHATZ, June 14, 2020
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    • TASOSCHATZ
    • June 17, 2020

11. Which brand distributor cap XU9J4

    By wicked, November 29, 2020
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    • wicked
    • December 13, 2020

12. 88mm turbo diesel forged crank identification

    By Jamesgti6, December 15, 2023
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    • SRDT
    • December 28, 2023

13. Help! :) Wiring Up A Xu10J4R (Rfv) - Bosch Mp 5.2

    By 205Mi16Mick, February 9, 2013   

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    • welshpug
    • September 8, 2013

14. Inlet Manifold Help For Jenveys

    By 205turbo, January 13, 2013
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    • Miles
    • January 13, 2013

15. Whats This Wire?

    By ORB, January 6, 2013
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    • pug_ham
    • January 6, 2013

16. Gti6 Cam Cover Gasket

    By jamie_1992, January 5, 2013
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    • jord294
    • January 6, 2013

17. Mi16 Repeatedly Smashing Distributor Cap

    By macaroni, March 14, 2013
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    • macaroni
    • March 17, 2013

18. My Coil Packs Set On Fire

    By Shakey_Jake, May 26, 2013
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    • Shakey_Jake
    • June 3, 2013

19. Thermostat Coolant Block Off Cap

    By John_B, December 27, 2012   

    • What do people use?
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    • welshpug
    • December 29, 2012

20. Biggest Kent Cam I Can Have In My Mi16?

    By Jme, June 8, 2013
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    • Jme
    • June 9, 2013

21. Cheaper Alternative To Bbm Thermostat Adapter?

    By hattjosh, January 20, 2013   

    • Thermostat
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    • pug_ham
    • January 28, 2013

22. Speed Sensor

    By ORB, November 2, 2012
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    • pug_ham
    • November 17, 2012

23. Gti-6 Using Alot Of Oil

    By Karl, March 7, 2013
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    • Karl
    • March 8, 2013

24. Gti6 Vapour Canister

    By jamie_1992, November 25, 2012
    • 9 replies
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    • welshpug
    • November 25, 2012

25. What Tool Is Used To Adjust The Cambelt Tensioners?

    By macaroni, October 18, 2012
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    • Stu
    • October 19, 2012