Re: 2.0L 16V

[tudor@tvo.org]

The difference between a 2.0 16V and a 1.8 8V engine?  Heh, it's like asking
the difference between a straight-6 and a V8.

The 1.8 litre engines have a pressed steel valve cover, and the spark plugs
sticking diagonally out of the front side of the head.  A 2.0L 16 valve
engine has a very large valve cover, cast lovingly out of aluminum.  It
really is a sight to see, though I'm told the spark plugs are a little tough
to get at.  The spark plug wires go right through the top of the valve cover
(in a 16 valve engine, the plug is located square in the top of the
combustion chamber; in an 8 valve, it's off to the side).  The disributor in
a 16V sits on the end of one of the cams, and points to the driver's side
quarter panel.  In an 8-valve, the distributor is located on the front of the
engine, pointing towards the sky.

Have you ever seen a traditional 8-valve?  Trust me; you'll know a 2.0L when
you see it...the air intake plenums and valve covers pretty much consume the
top of the engine bay.  Neat stuff.

Good luck!
-- Mike Helms


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