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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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how can i tell if i have a 1.6 or a 1.9. I've been told its a 1.9 but it says 16 on the front does that mean 1.6.
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Old Dec 17, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Might be a bored out 1600, only way to tell would be to take the head off
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by olliehampton
how can i tell if i have a 1.6 or a 1.9. I've been told its a 1.9 but it says 16 on the front does that mean 1.6.
ta
Usually yes! But as Tone says, could be bored out, although I should imagine it'll not be that strong if so!
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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all gd fellas had the top off. It's a worked 1.6. Forged pistons worked head and a big cam which is nice. Ta to james for sorting it out for me.
Now where did i leave that t34.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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Anytime mate
Glad its going to be used
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