Quick engine question???
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Quick engine question???
sorry, i know this is gonna sound silly, but ive searched and cant seem to find an easy answer??
Ive got a 1990 roadster with a new engine in it
how do i tell if its a 1.6 or 1.8 engine by looking at it?
ive searched and on pics they both look the same, is there an easy tell?
thanks
Ive got a 1990 roadster with a new engine in it
how do i tell if its a 1.6 or 1.8 engine by looking at it?
ive searched and on pics they both look the same, is there an easy tell?
thanks
Re: Quick engine question???
sorry mines not written on cam cover
its got an aftermarket top on it??
its got an aftermarket top on it??
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Re: Quick engine question???
London to a brick its related to the engine nbr. Check the number / designation and cross check with someone that knows- forum sponsors, Mazda etc. The same question can apply to most engines- the designation of type defines what it is.
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Re: Quick engine question???
Cam angle sensor on right for 1.6 the opposite on 1.8.
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Re: Quick engine question???
1.8 engine numbers begin with BP. 1.6 numbers begin with B6. Engine number is stamped on a horizontal flat section of the block sticking out from behind and below the rearmost pipe of the exhaust manifold.
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easiest way to tell is the air flow meter.
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Re: Quick engine question???
Haha.
Ok, what colour are the tops of the injectors.
Blue=1.6
Tab=1.8
crank angle sensor on
Right=1.6
Left=1.8
A na6 conversion usually retains all 1.6 electronics.
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Ok, what colour are the tops of the injectors.
Blue=1.6
Tab=1.8
crank angle sensor on
Right=1.6
Left=1.8
A na6 conversion usually retains all 1.6 electronics.
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Re: Quick engine question???
It's only on the right if your facing forward. Most people look backwards at an engine bay.
NA6 cas in the inlet side. NA8 on the exhaust side
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NA6 cas in the inlet side. NA8 on the exhaust side
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Re: Quick engine question???
sailaholic wrote:It's only on the right if your facing forward. Most people look backwards at an engine bay.
NA6 cas in the inlet side. NA8 on the exhaust side
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ahhh correct.
My bad.
Sorry if I confused you.
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Re: Quick engine question???
1.6s are pretty 'rev happy'. More than 1.8s.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Quick engine question???
manga nails it.
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Re: Quick engine question???
if it's registered, then the rego sticker/paperwork will have it also.
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Re: Quick engine question???
doesn't the 1.8 have raised writing on the cam cover? as opposed to the 1.6 being imprinted.
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