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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1.6td oscillating sound at idle and low rpm.Thanksyousir for getting back, some good info there. Yes, this is a GL model and has everything, AC and PS - I will check everything...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1.6td oscillating sound at idle and low rpm.https://youtube.com/shorts/IPegRULU940?feature=share Just checked timing belt tension...could scarcely rotate it 30degrees cold.
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TSo after a timing belt break ive got a new AMC head on it with fresh Giles injectors. Ran fine for last 2000kms of driving now im...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Update to this. I ended up shipping a new AMC head along with oil cooler and turbo drain - I could not find a clean head or even decent...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Found a head locally today...for some reason there was 1990 1.6 NA Jetta in one of the yards. How bad are the cracks? Cylinder pics in...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Anyone have links to turbo oil drain and supply kits? The supply i can probably have made up from braided but the drain is tougher. He...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.I would have to find a new cam and lifters though, correct? Im just worried that they'll pass 'inspection' and ill have issues. I just...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Anyone have experience w the AMC heads? Part no for 1V/ME/MF is 908133..its looking like the most likely option ATM.
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Spoke to the go-to option in town, they would prefer not to get the cam and lifters. Do most mechanics have the tools to inspect and...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.In terms of getting the head rebuilt - does the shop expect the head without cam and lifters? Would the mechanic assess these? Do they...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Thanks for the insight, think I'll steer clear. So I need a head. Partsplace seems like the only viable option ATM, they have stock...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Edited. Sorry I dont have much experience with him, just heard about his quality issues. Anything youd like to share?
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.Here are the options for drop-in heads. Hans I know Mr. Hans has a rep for not exactly having the finest of things - would it be a OE...
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Ttorquefoot posted the thread Wtb: 1.6TD head (yep, the one on your shelf) in Private TDI Items for Sale/Wanted.Snapped a t-belt on a 1990 jetta and hoping someone might have something you've been saving for a project...and coming to terms that it...
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Ttorquefoot replied to the thread 1990 1.6Td died while driving.The body's is surprisingly good shape. Passenger fender has some rust but its still solid. One spot around rear wheel well. Nothing...