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1.4 16 v
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 2:16 am
by pologlx34
Looking into swapping my 1.6glx for a 1.4 16v, only thing i'm slightly confused about its that i just spotted one with Polo 1.4 16v DOHC in its description. What does the DOHC mean and are all i.4 16v polo's DOHC. Thanks
Nick
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:34 am
by Horse
DOHC (d - double):
SOHC (s - single):
Re: 1.4 16 v
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 7:44 am
by bstardchild
pologlx34 wrote:Looking into swapping my 1.6glx for a 1.4 16v, only thing i'm slightly confused about its that i just spotted one with Polo 1.4 16v DOHC in its description. What does the DOHC mean and are all i.4 16v polo's DOHC. Thanks
Nick
DOHC = Double Over Head Cam and most 16, 20, 26 and 32V engines are DOHC - well since the Triumph Dolomite sprint engine where somehow thay managed to drive all the valves with one cam shaft
SOHC = Single Over Head Cam and most 8, 10, 12 and 16V engines are SOHC
Other variations are
CIH engines Standing for Cam In Head where the cam is under the valve gear and Pushrod engines where the cam is in the block
Nice drawings BTW Horse
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:44 am
by Speedlaw
So to answer your question:
Yes, all 1.4 16v's are DOHC. There are different codes (such as AFH, AFK, AUB, AQQ, etc) but all 1.4 16v engines are basically identical.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:15 am
by 13twelve
how much will it cost to put a 1.4 16v in another polo?
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 11:20 am
by bstardchild
13twelve wrote:how much will it cost to put a 1.4 16v in another polo?
Length of a bit of string.....
Cost of engine and box
Engine loom and dash
Exhaust system/ downpipes
Then there is the insurance implications etc - modifided
IMHO - it is always cheaper to buy the Polo with a 16V lump in it.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 12:26 pm
by pologlx34
Speedlaw wrote:So to answer your question:
Yes, all 1.4 16v's are DOHC. There are different codes (such as AFH, AFK, AUB, AQQ, etc) but all 1.4 16v engines are basically identical.
perfect thanks.
Anything i need to look for when buiying a 1/.4 16v, any common faults? As i say i currently have a 1.6 glx so i have a rough idea what i need to be looking for.
thanks guys
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 5:18 pm
by sony
I'd stick with the GLX. Love mine, real head turner and they are quite rare.
Up to you at the end of the day
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2005 8:48 pm
by pologlx34
I've thought about it and to be honest i'd rather go 16V, its like an extra 20 bhp or something, uprated exhaust and suspension. (correct me if i'm wrong)
Plus i've had my glx for almost 12 months now and i just fancya change, i wont really lose any money on it either. So yeah if anyone wants a 97 P Black 1.6 glx in midlands or manchester then please let me know
about 65K if i remeber right and the gearbox has just been reconditioned and i've put new shocks on the back.