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Sourcing VAG 1.8t aum or auq cylinder head

  • 18-10-2011 8:27am
    #1
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,147 ✭✭✭


    I'm having a tough time sourcing one of these, anyone any suggestions of where I might find one to replace my cracked one?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,352 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    scrapyard ? check donedeal from private car breakers.


  • #3
    CathalDublin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,147 ✭✭✭CathalDublin


    No luck so far from
    Donedeal
    Findapart
    Vagdrivers
    Uk-mkivs
    Traynors
    Summerhill
    Bolands
    Partfinder


  • #4
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,352 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    CathalDublin wrote: »
    No luck so far from
    Donedeal
    Findapart
    Vagdrivers
    Uk-mkivs
    Traynors
    Summerhill
    Bolands
    Partfinder


    try ebay.co.uk.
    maybe then find another engine, if so hard to find head.


  • #5
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    It can be very difficult to source engines/heads for those, A customer of mine had to have a complete engine shipped from the UK after weeks trying to find one.


  • #6
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭coolbeans


    There was a guy on adverts.ie breaking one of these a few weeks ago. Have a look, it's still there afaik.


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  • #7
    McP2011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 213 ✭✭McP2011


    I have a 1.8 non turbo head if your interested...it is probably different tho.


  • #8
    Tea drinker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,817 ✭✭✭Tea drinker


    will heads from other engine codes not fit? E.g AWT like is popular here.
    AEB is supposed to have bigger valves, dunno if that would slot in.

    Also try ebay in germany or NL, I got some stuff from there.


  • #9
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    There is a LOT of interchangeability with these 1.8 heads. Basically you need to verify the following:

    Does your existing head have an SAI port?
    Does your existing head have a VVT unit?

    AEB is the only big port as far as I know. It will bolt on, but you will have mismatched manifolds and debatably poor running.
    Based on your current config you can add or remove the VVT unit from a new prospective head. SAI of course you either need a head with the port, or decide to delete it from your car.

    Some good 1.8T info here: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2666114-1.8t-Technical-Forum-Guide-FAQs-Tuning-Modification-Assistance-Troubleshooting

    A while ago I cracked the head in our 1.8T Beetle, engine code APH. Couldn't find an APH head to save my life. Ended up getting a totally different code. Can't recall which it was but it had an SAI port (as did my APH) but no VVT. Transferred my VVT unit over as well as some valves (head I bought had bent valves hence el cheapo) and got back on the road


  • #10
    Neilw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Neilw


    PM George Dalton on here, he might have one.
    I have one but it's attached to an engine block ;)


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