Re: Want your opinion on my 2L swap

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

Bill Scarince wrote:
> 
> 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

I got a quote for an Audi 80 short block w/ dist for $550 appox. Seems
like you might want to ensure you could get the knock sensor and box
that goes w/ it, etc.

TBerk

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