Sigh... 1.6L crank problems...UPDATED 22/7

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What to do with crank issue

Replace crankshaft and crank and fix problem
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12%
Replace 1600 with another 1600
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59%
Replace 1600 with 1800
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29%
 
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Postby Okibi » Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:21 pm

With what you save by buying a 1.6 you can get some cams to go with the cam gears and do some porting and polishing while the head is off :mrgreen:
If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? Neither would I.
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Postby JBT » Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:53 pm

JSE wrote:So the new 1600 long nose is going in on Wednesday and I'm doing the intake while I'm at it as well.

Excellent decision :) .
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Postby JSE » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:06 pm

Well the new LONG NOSE 1.6 is in and I'm loving it! I didn't realise how much power I had lost over time...I also got the Mania intake done, fixed my short shifter, replaced my left rear caliper (it was ceased).

I am a huge fan of the Mania intake...it adds a bit of torque ( the 1600s need as much help as they can get! ) and sounds awesome both at low end rpm and high end!

The ride feels so much smoother now...next to come is new 16\" wheels, headers and a full exhaust system.
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Postby rodent » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:17 pm

...your 1.6 has a great history too, originally powering Mr_Q's beloved BRG :D
So, I guess we better get that Hills meetup organised then 8)

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Postby JSE » Sat Jul 22, 2006 9:32 pm

ooooooooo is it Andres engine!!?? :D :lol:
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Postby StanTheMan » Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:59 pm

8)
Satans Ride called F33nix the resurrected NA6
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Postby Mr_Q » Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:58 pm

JSE wrote:ooooooooo is it Andres engine!!?? :D :lol:

Yep - good to know it's gone to a good home. :D

Worked really nicely with the full intake, extractors and exhaust set up ... :D

Can't wait to start modding my 1.8. I'm controlling myself 'til after the dyno and track days so I know what differences I'm making. :)
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