Author Topic: difference between cylinder heads? (Read 6730 times)

mk1vdub · « **on:** February 21, 2007, 03:51:05 am »

can anyone tell me if there are any differences between a GTD SB head and a "normal" turbo diesel head?

I know you didn't actually get the GTD engine over the pond, but alot of you guys seem really knowledgable on lots of euro parts, so I figure its worth an ask...

also if anyone in the UK has a GTD head for sale, or a normal turbo head if they are no different, I may well be interested

thanks

Audi80 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2007, 07:25:20 am »

It´s a same head. Why don´t you buy a new head?

bert · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2007, 09:13:25 am »

has the GTD threw a shoe then mate,whats up with the head?
Bert

TomB · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2007, 10:11:30 am »

There's 3 GTDs on fleabay at the moment, one of which might go for about £100. Not ideal to get a whole car I suppose, but if you need bits urgently & have the space & time...
The bits usually crop up under 'breaking' every week or so though.
Good luck,
Tom

entuzijast · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2007, 11:38:07 am »

Quote from: Audi80

It´s a same head. Why don´t you buy a new head?

New head?..Where?

Audi80 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2007, 12:01:08 pm »

From here for example. New heads are normal replacement parts :shock:

mk1vdub · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2007, 02:28:44 pm »

well a new head would be lovely, but unfortunately I'm not made of money! :shock:

bert: yeah it threw all its toys out the pram the other day and snapped the cambelt! :evil: so thats a couple of bent valves, several damaged tappets and a cam with +-2.5 degrees wobble,which although not terminal means I wouldn't mind it if another came up. When one of the tappets was mashed its gouged its register a fair bit, it may be fixable, but I'm just weighing up all the options....

it also means now could be the time to go for a 1.9 ??

who knows I'll see what the ebay and breakers yard gods have to say on the matter...

bert · « **Reply #7 on:** February 22, 2007, 12:14:04 am »

1.9 :twisted:
Bert

bert · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2007, 12:18:16 am »

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130081554542&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

Bert

BellCityDubber · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2007, 12:05:42 pm »

I thought this place would be good as any to ask...

What's the difference between the NA 1.6 heads and the 1.6TD heads?

jtanguay · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2007, 06:26:38 am »

the head is made of a stronger heat resistant alloy, and the exhaust valves are more durable and can take extra heat. at least thats what VAG says...

BellCityDubber · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2007, 10:03:45 am »

Quote from: "jtanguay"

the head is made of a stronger heat resistant alloy, and the exhaust valves are more durable and can take extra heat. at least thats what VAG says...

Okay, I thought so but wasn't sure

I have an extra 1.6 NA engine beside my garage and was wondering if it was worth sending the head out for some work to put on my TD. I guess not then.

I should have expected as much, the typical differences from a FI head to a NA head.

mk1vdub · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2007, 03:39:58 am »

Quote from: bert

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130081554542&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=003

Bert

aye thanks mate, I saw that one, luckily I managed to find a whole replacement 1.6 TD with what appears to be a nearly new head for £150

, so I'm just going to chuck that in.

bert · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2007, 05:24:40 am »

Nice one mate,so i will se it at the meet then :wink:
Bert

janb · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2007, 07:29:32 pm »

rumor has it... if it is a hyd head, it is ok to use for TD or NA, and is of the same alloy.

the prechambers and valves had different materials pre '86