How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket - IDI Engine - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• How to tell 1.5 vs 1.6 non a/c bracket by jlpst94 on 01 Feb, 2015 13:29
• 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
• #1 by burn_your_money on 01 Feb, 2015 20:08
• 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.
• #2 by jlpst94 on 02 Feb, 2015 06:48
• 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.
  
  
  
• #3 by burn_your_money on 02 Feb, 2015 08:30
• 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.
• #4 by jlpst94 on 03 Feb, 2015 05:40
• Hers a pic.   1.5 or 1.6 ?
  
  
• #5 by Jetmugg on 03 Feb, 2015 05:57
• 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.
• #6 by jlpst94 on 03 Feb, 2015 07:51
• 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
  
  
• #7 by Brian schanafelt on 03 Feb, 2015 09:45
• 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