XU 16v Engine Maintenance and Performance Upgrades

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1. Pipework Question

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   By dobboy, March 12, 2014
   • 32 replies
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   • johniban
   • March 15, 2014

2. Left over plug identification

   By Richie-Van-GTi, July 31, 2018
   • 2 replies
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   • Richie-Van-GTi
   • July 31, 2018

3. Catch Tank Advice Needed

   By Ams, February 26, 2015   

   • catch can
   • catch tank
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     • catch can
     • catch tank
     • PCV
   • 11 replies
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   • Ams
   • March 2, 2015

4. Best Flywheel/clutch For Xu7/j4Rs Hybrid Engine.

   By pugpete1108, October 16, 2012
   • 18 replies
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   • calvinhorse
   • October 28, 2012

5. Which Rods And Bearings For Xud9Te Crankshaft?

   By Schumi, February 4, 2014
   • 6 replies
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   • welshpug
   • February 14, 2014

6. Gti6 Running Problems? Ive Solved A Few!

   By camgti, March 7, 2013   

   • More to go!
   • 11 replies
   • 2,979 views
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   • camgti
   • April 2, 2013

7. Mi16 head on XU10J4RS block

   By 205gti6, October 14, 2020
   • 18 replies
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   • kutija
   • January 16, 2021

8. Crankshaft Thrust Bearing

   By Razkin, January 14, 2012
   • 6 replies
   • 2,969 views
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   • trackpugpete
   • October 10, 2012

9. Mi16 Tuning

   By allanallen, June 8, 2013
   • 12 replies
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   • pug_ham
   • June 9, 2013

10. Xu7 Non A/c, Pas Mount/belt Issues

    By pugpete1108, December 18, 2012
    • 15 replies
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    • pug_ham
    • December 23, 2012

11. Sorry Another Gti6 Wiring Question

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    By jaggers12, January 26, 2015
    • 26 replies
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    • jaggers12
    • February 15, 2015

12. Aux Belt - Problem

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    By dobboy, March 2, 2014
    • 26 replies
    • 2,902 views
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    • harryskid
    • March 7, 2014

13. Mi16 1.9 Misfire And Backfire

    By davemar, October 19, 2017   

    • Mi16
    • misfire
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      • misfire
      • backfire
    • 12 replies
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    • davemar
    • November 15, 2017

14. Inlet Manifold For 1.9 Mi16 Suitable For Jenvey Bodies

    By Andy, September 18, 2016
    • 7 replies
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    • Andy
    • September 24, 2016

15. Mi16 4-2-1 Manifold - What Exhaust To Mate To?

    By Justin, August 31, 2015
    • 22 replies
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    • Bakes100
    • November 18, 2015

16. 1600 MI16

    By mrmarcos, February 4, 2020
    • 13 replies
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    • petert
    • February 21, 2020

17. Mi16 Fuel Pump Relay Operation

    By James504, September 23, 2014
    • 6 replies
    • 2,854 views
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    • James504
    • September 24, 2014

18. Mi16 Flattened Lifters

    By dynacord, March 31, 2014
    • 14 replies
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    • voldo
    • April 16, 2014

19. Cometic MLS head gasket on an XU9J4

    By Andy, December 20, 2017
    • 10 replies
    • 2,833 views
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    • Andy
    • December 22, 2017

20. Mi16 Bottom End Resurrection Advice

    By MVK, May 2, 2016   

    • mi16
    • 16v
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      • mi16
      • 16v
      • 205gti
      • bottom
      • end
      • big
      • crank
    • 8 replies
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    • MVK
    • May 3, 2016

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

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

22. Xu10J4Rs Race Engine - Thermostat Or No Thermostat ?

    By lybker, December 3, 2015
    • 10 replies
    • 2,810 views
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    • lybker
    • December 7, 2015

23. XU9J4 rebuild, crankshaft id?

    By Lonzo, June 30, 2021
    • 14 replies
    • 2,794 views
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    • wicked
    • September 8, 2021

24. Dodgy Aftermarket Mi16 Hydraulic Lifters

    By SweetBadger, September 21, 2014   

    • MI16 lifters
    • 10 replies
    • 2,779 views
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    • unariciflocos
    • September 22, 2014

25. Gti-6 (Xu10J4Rs) Metal Thermostat Housing?

    By lybker, October 20, 2017
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    • lybker
    • October 23, 2017