Author Topic: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket  (Read 2798 times)

February 01, 2015, 01:29:20 pm

jlpst94

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How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« on: February 01, 2015, 01:29:20 pm »
How do I tell the difference?  IVe heard the 1.5 doesn't have a threaded hole on top for the IP but I'm not sure if this is what I need to look for.   I have a few non a/c  brackets and I need to know what I'm looking for.  Thanks

Reply #1February 01, 2015, 08:08:35 pm

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2015, 08:08:35 pm »
1.5 is welded and prone to failure. So prone I doubt many exist. At least that's what I'm told... Never seen one before.
Tyler

Reply #2February 02, 2015, 06:48:36 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2015, 06:48:36 am »
So they are identical other than the 1.5 is welded?   I'm hearing different opinions on this.  I can't attach a picture of the brackets I have or I would.  It keeps saying my photo file is too large on my mac and won't attach it.



Reply #3February 02, 2015, 08:30:27 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2015, 08:30:27 am »
Get a photobucket or other picture hosting service and use that instead. They are free and easy to use.

My info could be wrong, it's just what I've heard.
Tyler

Reply #4February 03, 2015, 05:40:23 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2015, 05:40:23 am »
Hers a pic.   1.5 or 1.6 ?


Reply #5February 03, 2015, 05:57:59 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2015, 05:57:59 am »
That looks like the non A/C 1.6 bracket I'm using.

I have also "heard" that the 1.5's are fabricated steel, instead of cast iron like the 1.6, but cannot confirm.

Steve.

Reply #6February 03, 2015, 07:51:14 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2015, 07:51:14 am »
Ok I'm giving it a shot.  I have an alternator from a VW Fox that has the extended spindle.  Hopefully everything lines up.  Thanks guys


Reply #7February 03, 2015, 09:45:36 am

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Re: How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2015, 09:45:36 am »
I'm personally running a 1.5 bracket and it is defiantly welded steel, I've had several ocations where it breaks right at the bolts .... I've welded mine up a few times and the only fix I've came up with was putting thick rubber spacers on both sides of the bolts and have had no problems since.... I would recommend finding the correct mount for the 1.6 .... I also need to find one myself, but have just dealt with the one I have
89 gti converted to 1.6 td,