notamondayfan 44 Posted January 23, 2008 hey guys i have an mi16 block, with a mi16 flywheel, but no gearbox or clutch. i also have a complete 1.9 gti engine and gearbox, currently in the car. i would like to know whats best to do? do i buy a new clutch (and presumably the other clutch parts?) for the mi flywheel, or can/should i just fit everything from the 1.9? cheers, dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
returnofjim 0 Posted January 23, 2008 Definately buy a new clutch for the mi flywheel, ive drove an mi with a 1.9 flywheel and clutch setup and it didnt handle the mi power well at all. A used 1.9 8v clutch will wear out in no time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted January 23, 2008 ok so what else would i need apart from the clutch? and wheres the best place to get them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
returnofjim 0 Posted January 23, 2008 (edited) ok so what else would i need apart from the clutch? and wheres the best place to get them? Hi, GSF (www.gsfcarparts.com) sell a valeo clutch kit which includes driveplate, pressure plate and release bearing which is everything you should need. Also while the box is off i would fit a new primary shaft seal and some new clutch release fork bearings (bushes). The clutch kit is around 60-70 quid! which is a bargain if you ask me. Edited January 23, 2008 by returnofjim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted January 23, 2008 ok thanks thats great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted January 23, 2008 But only if they special order it, Or you will get a LUK kit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted January 24, 2008 whats the LUK kit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Super Josh 4 Posted January 24, 2008 You can't fit a standard jetronic model 1.9 flywheel anway because it doesn't have the timing teeth like the MI one. That's assuming your are going to run the standard MI injection. Josh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted January 25, 2008 its on carbs, so would that make any difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notamondayfan 44 Posted February 10, 2008 went to gsf yesturday, and and they said there is a split in the chassis numbers, and consequently two different clutches. i thought there was only 1.9 16v? does the chassis number affect the engine design in anyway? cheers, dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C_W 3 1 Cars Posted February 11, 2008 It'll be 1.9 vs 2.0 16v engines. Go for the early one as a safe bet. LuK clutches are fine, that's what I've got in mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
