How Many Valves As My Galaxy Got

[dewsy]

hi is my galaxy a 16v or 8v

it is a n reg <96> 2.0i petrol glx

[mk2vr6]

2.0 Ltr 8V DOHC

[tiny]

Just like I told you in your last post!

[dewsy]

just searched the net it might be wrong but az galaxy glx 2.0 petrol is a 16v and a galaxy lx 2.3 is a 8 v

[big_kev]

just searched the net it might be wrong but az galaxy glx 2.0 petrol is a 16v and a galaxy lx 2.3 is a 8 v

 

Yes its wrong, other way around.

[dewsy]

been down my mates had top of engine off cause replacing tappets /hydraulic lifters there is 16 of them so i assume it is 16v then or do i need glasses lol

[big_kev]

A picture would be very useful of this ! Edited November 11, 2007 by big_kev

[insider]

Is this the original factory-fit engine? If so, it should only have 8 valves.

The 2.3 16v engine wasn't introduced until 1997. There were 16v versions of the 2.0 engine but I don't think they were ever fitted to the Galaxy.

[dewsy]

well if there there is sixteen hydraulic lifters then it must be 16v then my mates a mechanic and he no,s wat he is saying.

unless there is 8 valves just for show :lol: :blink:

[tiny]

Possibly had an RS2000 or late scorpio head fitted. The I4 engine is only an 8 valve in standard guise. When the MK5 escort RS2000 was launched they fitted it with the I4 engine but with a modified 16v head. This engine was also used in the last of the scorpios. The RS was roughly 150bhp

[insider]

If a 16v head has been fitted in place of the 8v surely other components would have to be changed too, e.g. intake manifold, exhaust manifold, etc.? Also, the ECU would have to be remapped otherwise I doubt if it's running smoothly. Alternatively, has the complete engine been changed for a reconditioned unit?

Is there a history of this modification? Have you informed your insurance company?

[big_kev]

Maybe in a previous life it was a 2.3L

[insider]

Maybe. As you said previously, a picture would be useful. It would also be interesting to see if the engine number matches the VIN number.

[mumof4]

well if there there is sixteen hydraulic lifters then it must be 16v then my mates a mechanic and he no,s wat he is saying.

unless there is 8 valves just for show :angry: :angry2:

 

but i bet he doesnt know as much about Galaxys as the members on here.In regards to Galaxys this forum knows more than any mechanic and Ford.

 

 

 

Post a picture and let us see.