16v Valves

[MK2]

Do the RA 1.8 16v head use the same valves as the 8v head, and where can I pauchase them in australia. Thanks

[h100vw]

Do the RA 1.8 16v head use the same valves as the 8v head, and where can I pauchase them in australia. Thanks

They don't

Gavin

[MK2]

Cool. Does anyone know of if you can get any in Australia?

[h100vw]

Cool. Does anyone know of if you can get any in Australia?

I'd say practically no chance of buying them off the shelf. Very few 16v engines came to Australia, so the need for them would be really limited.

Look at the States or UK.

Why do you need valves?

Gavin

[MK2]

im going to be recoditioning the head and was under the impression that its best to replace the valves??

[Transporter]

im going to be recoditioning the head and was under the impression that its best to replace the valves??

Are you going to the job yourself?

A good Cylinder Head Reconditioning workshop should be able to help you. The valves would be checked/re-grinded or replaced. The valve guides will probably need replacing/re-sleeving.

[h100vw]

im going to be recoditioning the head and was under the impression that its best to replace the valves??

Not unless there's something wrong with them.

Gavin

[MK2]

Yeah sweet. Ive been mostly into air-cooled dubs and have had exhaust valves go a few times, so I guess im just paraniod. The thing is that I use this car daily and dont want to take the head off to then be told I need new valves and it takes another week or so to get them from the US or UK. Maybe I should just lash out and buy that P&P KR 16v head advertized on here.....

[MK2]

Are you going to the job yourself?

A good Cylinder Head Reconditioning workshop should be able to help you. The valves would be checked/re-grinded or replaced. The valve guides will probably need replacing/re-sleeving.

I will be taking the head off but passing it on to A engine reconditioner in Mt barker. They quoted $400 depending on the valves.

[h100vw]

I will be taking the head off but passing it on to A engine reconditioner in Mt barker. They quoted $400 depending on the valves.

I'd be surprised if you needed valves. The guides would be worth a close eye as they don't last for ever. Usually the exhaust ones wear first.

Gavin