Ported And Polished Head

[C12AIG]

Hi all,

Yet again i am seeking advice from you experts.

I am currently looking at buying a ported and polished head for my mk2 gti 8v, what else do i need to consider when buying? My uncle warned me i should replace the head gasket and the head bolts at the same time?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

CJ

[trickywoo]

C12AIG said:

Hi all,

Yet again i am seeking advice from you experts.

I am currently looking at buying a ported and polished head for my mk2 gti 8v, what else do i need to consider when buying? My uncle warned me i should replace the head gasket and the head bolts at the same time?

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

CJ

Is the old head knackered or are you just uprating it?

To get the most out of it you might also want a sporty exhaust manifold and a hotter cam.

New cam belt at the same time is also a must.

[C12AIG]

Na its not nakered just doing an upgrade. I do not have a sports manifold yet but it is on the cards for next month or month after. The cam will have to wait tho. So i will need a new belt for sure.

Anything else?

Many Thanks

CJ

[ukross]

I can offer no help I'm afraid, but you may get more advise here
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/forum.asp?h=0&a...

[maltloaf]

The bolts will need to be replaced as they are stretch bolts and it is a good time to replace all of the gaskets. You can get a good quality head gasket set from these guys vwspares.co.uk.

It is a lot easier to replace the manifold with the head off so it might be best to wait until you have the sports manifold. It took me 20mins to fit a stainless steel manifold with the head off and 3 hours with it on the engine.

If you have enough cash and the new head does not come with them it is a good idea to replace the Hydraulic Cam Followers as well, but you can always change these when you put the cam in.

Also you will get more info in the Engines & Drivetrain section

Hope this helps.

Edited by maltloaf on Monday 23 July 21:55

[C12AIG]

cheers for the help guys,

I have decided to first buy the sports maifold, i just picked an as new stainless steel one off of ebay for £170 POSTED.

Will have to wait for a new head now!lol.

Thanks Again

CJ