Re: Want your opinion on my 2L swap

[Brett Van Sprewenburg <brett@netacc.net>]

>I'd like some advice on part of my plan to put a 2.0L in my '88 16V. 
>I have the
>opportunity to purchase an engine from a '90 Passat w/only 42K miles on it for
>$750.  The engine is still in the car.  Some of my other alternatives involve
>blocks for much less $, but have many more miles (like125K) or they've been
>laying on the floor of a barn for 5 yrs, mileage unknown, etc.  So 
>as I see it,
>I could go w/this known quantity for $750 and use the block as is (assuming it
>looks good inside) or I could buy a beat up block for $350 and spend ?? on
>machine shop work, bearing, rods, etc.
>
>If it matters, I don't plan to race the car when I'm finished, it'll just be a
>street machine.
>
>What do you think??
>
>Bill


Having personally gone the rebuild-it-from-the-ground-up approach, I
think you have the mindset where driving the motor with 42k on it would
suit you fine. :)  Since you want a streetable motor, with the least
amount of hassle, the known engine makes the most sense.  I assume that
you're able to check the compression on this motor?  IMHO, if it's
within tolerances, it sounds like a deal...except for the fact that
you don't really need the head.  You could probably sell it and
get about $200 back from somebody...something to consider anyway.

Good luck!

==Brett

  \/  '84 Scirocco (ITB racer 2B) | "Hot VW's, take two home. They're small"
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