Potentially silly question about heads

MWH78 Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 30 Jul 2011, 9:30 pm

#854615

Sorry if this is a silly question but I have noticed that many vw parts places here and overseas sell heads individually. Does this mean that the heads are the same and could be used on either the left or right side? Once again sorry if this is a stupid question but we are used to V8s where you almost always buy a pair of heads.

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 30 Jul 2011, 9:36 pm

#854616

yep they will fit either side

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MWH78 Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Nov 2010 · 30 Jul 2011, 9:54 pm

#854618

Thanks for that info. Thats what I was hoping to hear.

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 30 Jul 2011, 10:02 pm

#854619

theres no silly questions on here as its all a big learning curve where we all were once 🙂

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Lucky Phil Wolfsburg Wizard

480 posts · joined Aug 2010 · 3 Aug 2011, 12:57 pm

#855219

Be aware that all heads are not created equal. They still need to be run as matched pairs.
The compression can vary ie 1600tp replacement heads have a smaller combustion chamber and therefore a higher compression ratio than some original fit heads.
Try getting that to run smooth!