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Re: My '81 awaits 16v from newly purchased GLI



Dave Novak wrote:
> 
> I just picked up an '89 GLI 16v for pretty cheap! I'm ecstatic! It has 148k
> on it, but runs very strong...
> I'm a first time engine swapper.. Any advice? I've been trying to read up on
> everything humanly possible regarding the swap. However, if any of you peeps
> can suggest a web site or two detailing a swap, or some personal anecdotes,
> I'd be grateful.

I'll try and work up something of my personal trails in a day or two. I
swapped an '84 GTI long block into my own '81. In your case I'd think to
swap as much of a given system as possible, whole that is. Like the
engine management- don't graft it in, plug & play the whole thing.

> 
> And lastly, I'm parting out the GLI. Everything minus front seats, engine,
> and brakes. I'm selling these parts for REAL cheap, so grab anything you
> want. ... e-mail me.
> 
> -Dave
> '81 Scirocco
> '89 GLI 16v (ultimate destination: Scirocco)

Were is this car Dave? (As in how far would parts get shipped?)

TBerk

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