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March 20, 2008, 11:49:47 am

dillenger1

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1.9 metal HG on 1.6
« on: March 20, 2008, 11:49:47 am »
I got my 1.9 HG today and im confused,its not all metal :? The only metal is around the cylinders.This isnt correct is it?I bought it from pete R at vwdiesel.com
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Reply #1March 20, 2008, 11:52:28 am

Vincent Waldon

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1.9 metal HG on 1.6
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2008, 11:52:28 am »
There are two styles of 1.9 HG...  old school (fibre with metal reinforcing) and new hotness (all metal).

You sound like you got the old school one.
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Reply #2March 20, 2008, 11:55:42 am

dillenger1

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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2008, 11:55:42 am »
So no improvements over 1.6 then?if not then were do i get a decent hg?
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28 mpg!!and i can pull down a house!
1.6td in toyota pickup
10mm head ,t3 intercooled.
Reply #3March 20, 2008, 12:04:02 pm

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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2008, 12:04:02 pm »
From myke_w on this board..
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