Re: Any reason I shouldn't buy a 16v

[SCIROCCO2@t-online.de (Dirk Schneider)]

Hello

> see my (largely ignored) thread on what happens when the timing is thrown
> off enough to bend valves in a 16v. my timing belt had <50k miles on it,


the usual 8v JH-engine is proof of bending valves
BUT on Euro 8v Scirocco-engines ( like DX or EX)
you can also bend your valves.
so this is no reason *here* not to buy a 16V !

and as an attentive Scirocco driver you take care of the condition of
your timing-belt anyway...

> > The car will be used for a daily driver.  I don't have
> > any plans to race it.

The 16v is not only good for racing.
I don't race my 16v convertible at all, the 16v is also nice
when just cruising with it.

I have both 8v and 16v Sciroccos in my garage and
so I can objectively say , that the 16v is the better
and more sophisticated engine in a Scirocco.
Especially when compared to the weak 95HP JH engine.
The 112 HP 8v DX engine is better, but usually not available in the USA.

I hope not to have offended anyone with this statement
as always it is only IMHO...

friendly Greetings !
Dirk



-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: "Michael Abatzis" <abatzis@hotmail.com>
An: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Gesendet: Donnerstag, 14. Dezember 2000 07:45
Betreff: Re: Any reason I shouldn't buy a 16v


see my (largely ignored) thread on what happens when the timing is thrown
off enough to bend valves in a 16v. my timing belt had <50k miles on it,
engine had 105k. i'll know for sure what happened tomorrow if it stops
raining. fun to drive, but i'm wishing that i had an 8v around now...
-michael
88 16v scirocco

>
> --- Bill Collins <photo@intrex.net> wrote:
> > I may be buying a Scirocco soon. I used to have a MkI
> > (1980).  I liked the car, but I'm thinking a MkII would
> > be better this time around.
> >
> > Can anyone give me any reason why I shouldn't get a 16v?
> > I'm aware of the problem with them eating up the
> > passenger side motor mount.
> >
> > The car will be used for a daily driver.  I don't have
> > any plans to race it.
> >
> > Bill


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