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I too am fighting fueling/air issues and posted a thread for direction. As far as lines most Advance/autozone/o'reilly's carry metric brake lines if that makes it easier... I too have contemplated making new lines...OR just buying a 25' roll of 3/8" aluminum tubing and making my own.

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I have a '81 1.6 N/A that I pulled the pump off of a parts car that ran great and put on another motor. The motor runs but has air in the line. I have gone out to start this one and saw no air at start-up then as it warms you see the air build, other times it has air from start-up. You can see that ...

thanks! great info on your link... *Another question... I saw a stamp on the trans when I was under the car___Just cant remember for sure BUT thought it said ACN___or ACH___Also noted some orange JUNKYARD? markings on top that were nearly gone___ The shifter goes farther off center when shifting gea...

Thanks! Just my luck! Oh well...Guess I need to get back on my Caddy.. engine swap...GOTTA get one of them going as I am need of a 40+mpg commuter... Quantum TD____wrote____ FF, FO, FN, FK, FM: basically, anything with the prefix "F" on the bottom of the bellhousing will not work on a MK2 ...

I bought a 1985 1.6TD Jetta but 2nd gear syncro is shot...does not matter how i shift or how long I hold the clutch---GRIND! On the other hand I have a 1981 Jetta 1.6 n/a that has a 5spd... I looked them over and it looks like I can unbolt the bracket/mount under brake booster...The shifter linkage...

Great thread for a newcomer like me__________
crazy question BUT I am a newbie at these...
Someone posted Hydraulic 1.6 USE a metal head gasket? WHICH or what one do you order. I have a rebuitl hydr. short block and have ahead on the way

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already got his info! will go with it..

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yes! I am asking "Hagar" for assistance... Found the epoxy 2216 a/b Grey $44 for the small tube set.

how do you go about putting the layer on? just the block deck? or the head as well?

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I acquired an 81 Caddy and Rabbit...both engine need to come out and be gone through. I also saw this posted on a thread and was wondering if someone could lead me to the post that covers the technique? _____ :arrow: take a long STRAIGHT board , staple some very fine sand paper ( or glue it ) to the...

great info.... any one want to comment on how hard it is...to slide the guts back into a case... if I took one apart to inspect and clean the case?