jeremy fisher
28-11-12, 06:41 PM
I'm trying to buy some rebuild parts for my 1600 16v and am having some trouble identifying exactly what I need. I am using a X16XE bottom end with the later X16XEL head (triangle inlet ports).
I have been told that there are three cam belt types for these engines, 169 teeth x 20mm, 162 teeth x 20mm and 169 teeth x 24mm.
There are also two head gasket options, one is steel and one is composite.
When ever I have bought these parts in the past I've just asked for parts for a '97 Astra 1.6 16v and been fine but I'm now buying online instead of a motor factors and I was using older head to match the bottom end.
Anyone able to shed any light on this?
Thanks
Nick
I have been told that there are three cam belt types for these engines, 169 teeth x 20mm, 162 teeth x 20mm and 169 teeth x 24mm.
There are also two head gasket options, one is steel and one is composite.
When ever I have bought these parts in the past I've just asked for parts for a '97 Astra 1.6 16v and been fine but I'm now buying online instead of a motor factors and I was using older head to match the bottom end.
Anyone able to shed any light on this?
Thanks
Nick