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Mk2 Gti Spec motor- info required
BiX - June 23rd, 2005 at 05:30 PM

Iam just doing a little work on my golf. it runs a mk2 Gti 8v euro spec motor( i think 1988). I went into my local vw place and asked for a new dizzy cap and coil, as mine are shagged. All i know about the engine is the above, and it has K-jettronic injection. its in a mk1, so i can't even quote a year number. Was this engine ever in aus? in what year model?

just want to be able to say, its a 89 aus Gti motor.

is anybody able to tell me where to get a manual on this engine or the engine classification, as it would make ordering parts alot eaiser. They said they don't carry these parts stock (under standable), but will order in without a problem.


vwrallycar - June 24th, 2005 at 02:10 PM

the k-jetronic motor didnt come to australia in the golf unless they were imports, im not 100% sure but i think some audis that came here had the same engine.
you could also try Brian at GTI IMPORTS in Sydney, he should have what your chasing.
good luck trying to find some info on the engines too, but you could also try ringing Gordon here in rocky on 49220111 during business hours.


zjm - June 28th, 2005 at 11:15 PM

Ive got a few manuals for these things and I reckon that the robert bentley manual is the best by far any book shop should be able to order it I got mine from bookworks at punchbowl n.s.w. $110 (worth it )
ISBN 0-8376-0342-0

p.s. I am pretty sure all ELECTRONIC IGNITION 8 valve 1.8 golfs use the same cap and rotor
try tooley imports at hornsby (have engine number handy just in case)


SteveMk2 - July 5th, 2005 at 08:14 PM

Hey mate, if it runs K-Jet, it is probably earlier than 88. It is probably an EV engine. Look at the engine code on the block. I think it will be EV. Let me know what the letter designation is and I will tell you the info you need.


sebas20vt - August 21st, 2005 at 12:31 PM

Take a look here

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Bug_racer - August 21st, 2005 at 10:09 PM

I think there are 2 types of cap and rotor from memory .


BiX - August 23rd, 2005 at 06:07 PM

Well got the new cap and rotor. I had a mismatched cap and rotor on there when i bought it so thats all fixed. No i just need to get a manual. Might go shopping this weekend and order one from the automotive book store.

can somebody tell me the firing order and also the position of each lead in the dizzy cap?


SteveMk2 - August 25th, 2005 at 09:12 PM

Will have a look at mine tomorrow. Is yours K-Jet?


SteveMk2 - August 25th, 2005 at 09:16 PM

Also, what colour is yours, and have you got photos?


BiX - August 25th, 2005 at 09:22 PM

yep K jet. its silver mk1. but ithe paint isn't the best. there are some in teh circuit section.


SteveMk2 - August 29th, 2005 at 10:11 PM

No worries. I thought you might have got my old white mk1 with a k-jet 1.8. Obviously not.