vern 0 Posted December 14, 2006 Yes I have done a search before the "use the search function" Police arrest me!!. Does the thermostat housing bolt straight on to an 8v Xu (1.9 gti)?, and does it cover up the hole where the distibuter goes?, will all water pipies fit etc, also will the standard leads fit the coil pack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vern 0 Posted December 14, 2006 Answered my own questions with a differnet search. Just to confirm the housing does cover up hole and replaces the complete housing. As for a coil pack the 106 one seems to fit straight on, and I would need the leads off a late 205 automatic?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 241 3 Cars Posted December 14, 2006 Bolts straight onto the 8v head using the same mounting bolts. You need the leads from any other XU engined coilpack equipped car, including a 306, 405, 605, BX, ZX etc but as you say the ones from a late coilpack equipped 205 Automatic are perfect & even have the same style of plug end boots on the leads. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vern 0 Posted December 14, 2006 To that end surely any coilpack off an xu engined car will do?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 241 3 Cars Posted December 14, 2006 Should do, I've got them from ZX, 405, 306 etc & the coilpacks are all listed under the same item on GSF & similar iirc. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted December 14, 2006 ZX 1.9 Volcane ones are definately the same, and I believe (although I've not checked) that all 1.8 8v ones should be fine as well. 2.0 engines (P2 405's, 306's, ZX's, Xantia's etc) have different leads - they'll certainly fit fine, but they don't have the boot to seal the plug hole against water ingress thanks to the slightly different design of the XU10 sparkplug holes compared to an XU5/7/9 head) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vern 0 Posted December 14, 2006 Thanks for replies guys. But I am getting all confused now anthony are you talking coil packs or leads?. What car should I ask for that has the leads and coilpacks that will fit the spark plugs and onto thermostat housing?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 241 3 Cars Posted December 15, 2006 ZX 1.9 Volcane ones are definately the same, and I believe (although I've not checked) that all 1.8 8v ones should be fine as well. I've got a thermostat housing from a ZX volcane which had M3.1 fitted & that has a different thermotstat housing with only two sensor in the back, CTS & the twin pin switch coolant temp & temp warning light sensor. I've had housings from later cars (405's) with the same layout for sensors as the 205 though. I'm fairly sure Anthony means leads. 1994 205 automatic should be an exact fit for both ends. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vern 0 Posted December 15, 2006 Right got a housing now from H plate 405 Sri. Going to order a coil pack and leads, is there anything else I need to make this lot work with Emerald?. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V8Pete 0 Posted April 20, 2007 (edited) I'm intending to ditch my 8v distributor in the near future, will a diesel thermostat housing be suitable? Edited April 20, 2007 by V8Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 241 3 Cars Posted April 20, 2007 I'm intending to ditch my 8v distributor in the near future, will a diesel thermostat housing be suitable? No , they are totally different. Any of the cars listed previously in this topic will be fine though. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
