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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

The 1.8t is a super engine but needs looking after - if me i would swop out the plastic coolant t-piece (LHS behind RAD) and replace with a steel t-piece - swop out the plastic manifold for a metal one and possibly swop out the old MGR RUBBER hose for sports performance silicone hose. Keep an eagle eye on your expansion tank coolant level.

I have a KMAPS 1.8T 200BHP upgrade from 160 bhp - performance is superb -something to think about - MGR limited the 1.8t in the factory to 160 bhp so it would not compete with the V6/190.

It is a cracking engine. Had the metal inlet manifold fitted. So lively and lightweight up front. Contrast that with a diesel or V6 that feels heavy.