WTD good 1.8 8v Golf cylinderhead

[CR500Dom]

I need a Golf 8v cylinder head to suit a 1.8 GU engine (Carb) DX is the same I believe, and I think a GTI Head will fit as well but I`ll need to plug the injector holes

It needs to be complete and a GTI Cam would be nice to go with the Weber it allready runs.

Need it in a hurry to rebuild and send out before the Syncro dies completely

What have you got ?
Where are you ?
And how much do you want for it ;D

[filmidget]

DX is an injection head. Injector holes can be plugged with gearbox filler plugs*

EW and EX scirocco heads will also be suitable. I have that carb engine that you can have... come and just remove the head (and any other bits) you want. No other curse word wants it at the £20 I was offering it at.

Don't know how much rebuilding you were planning - I rebuilt a similar mileage one and just ground valves and replaced stem seals... there was no significant play in the guides.

NB If you are sending bits out, there is a rubber cam cover gasket from VW, much better than the cork ones - it comes complete with new studs that have to be fitted in the head. Only costs £7 or so.*

A 'GTI' cam should only cost you a tenner (I can post up on couple of VW forums if you like?). Apparently a later digifant cam is the best, but I imagine it's pretty insignificant.

*Apologies if you knew already

[moomin]

I've got a head from an audi 80 2E (J reg) is from a 2l block (ABT i think) no injector holes, still on the block but if you can wait a week I can get it stripped. Will physical fit but no idea if it will work.
Yours for not alot, let me know

[CR500Dom]

filmidget said:

DX is an injection head. Injector holes can be plugged with gearbox filler plugs*

EW and EX scirocco heads will also be suitable. I have that carb engine that you can have... come and just remove the head (and any other bits) you want. No other jolly pain in the backside wants it at the £20 I was offering it at.

Don't know how much rebuilding you were planning - I rebuilt a similar mileage one and just ground valves and replaced stem seals... there was no significant play in the guides.

NB If you are sending bits out, there is a rubber cam cover gasket from VW, much better than the cork ones - it comes complete with new studs that have to be fitted in the head. Only costs £7 or so.*

A 'GTI' cam should only cost you a tenner (I can post up on couple of VW forums if you like?). Apparently a later digifant cam is the best, but I imagine it's pretty insignificant.

*Apologies if you knew already

Cheers for the heads up fella,
I will let you know.... Time is the problem for me at the moment, closely followed by Logistics !!!

I`m back in Essex at the weekends and Salisbury during the week at the moment....

There is a Scirrocco in the local Scrappys back home thinking about it..... I`ll have a look over there first at the weekend I think ?

[CR500Dom]

moomin said:

I've got a head from an audi 80 2E (J reg) is from a 2l block (ABT I think) no injector holes, still on the block but if you can wait a week I can get it stripped. Will physical fit but no idea if it will work.
Yours for not alot, let me know

If you want to sell the whole engine let me know.... got a feeling the head gets changed for the conversion into golfs for a reason.... just cant remember what that is at the moment

Cheers
Dom

[filmidget]

It's likely I will be going to fleet services on the 14th if that's any help. Did you get my PM about Audi parts?

[CR500Dom]

filmidget said:

It's likely I will be going to fleet services on the 14th if that's any help. Did you get my PM about Audi parts?

I did and as soon as I get a minute I`ll dig out what I have

You can have the bumper pods (Minus lights) and I`ll find the Bushes and what they originally cost me as well...

I think the 14th is going to be Too late TBH, I have a feeling I need to get something done this weekend

I`ll keep you posted though

Cheers
Dom

[Nick]

i have a 1.8 8v engine from a 1990 jetta? is that any help to you? i could sell you the whole engine?

you'll have to tell me though if it will fit.

[filmidget]

Just remebered - if you use an injection head, there is a bit of messing with a manifold cooling channel... but not sure what I entailed. Although digifant(PB code) and I *think* DX heads have 40mm inlet valves instead of the carb head's 38mm.

Thanks re the Audi stuff.

[CR500Dom]

filmidget said:

Just remebered - if you use an injection head, there is a bit of messing with a manifold cooling channel... but not sure what I entailed. Although digifant(PB code) and I *think* DX heads have 40mm inlet valves instead of the carb head's 38mm.

Thanks re the Audi stuff.

Think that I`ve found a Complete Syncro Engine/Box/ Transfer box local to me in Essex ;D, but if thats true about the inlet valves then I might have to find a DX/PB head to nick them out of

Looks like Jane has found a Garage to do the work and he thinks its oil pump /pickup gone.......again

That is one car that properly needs a sump guard

Hes doing it on Monday so we`ll see what the verdict is then
Watch this space

Cheers Dom

[filmidget]

I think EKTA does actually list a sump guard for a Mk2 Golf... 1) Don't know if it would fit a syncro though 2) It is probably unobtainable anyway.

[Alain]

If you've still not got anything, I've got a complete NE code (carbed 1.8 8v) motor which I could whip the head off for you

[allthingsauto]

I have a Digifant gti head and block.Also have gearbox.Done about 125,000 miles.Just come out of a 1990 GTI that's being broken.Still has all driveshafts attached.Located just outside of Romsey Hampshire on the A36 Sailsbury road.If you want any bits make me a offer.