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Re: everyone please read/ help needed
In a message dated 2/2/01 5:56:09 PM Pacific Standard Time,
lightning4eva@yahoo.com writes:
Since you all have so much more experience in life
(i'm 19) and with Scirocco's, i think it is only fair
to pretty much let ya'll decide the fate of my rocco.
The engine is dead after a guesstimation of 300,000
miles plus in my 88 16V(no oil pressure and it
seized). I love this car so much i don't wanna part.
I need to know if it is worth replacing the engine.
The rest of the car is in good condition overall and
has lots of new parts.
Scirocco 16v's aren't growing on trees anymore. There are so many that have
been parted out. It would be a shame to put another one to death when it is
unjustified. It's just an engine. Engines go bad.
1. What year VW's had the 1.8l 16V (the exact match)?
86.5-88 Scirocco 16v, 87-89 Golf/Jetta 16v.
2. What year VW's have the 2.0l that would fit in the
16V?
90-92 Golf/Jetta, Passats from 90+ if they were 16v's....
***how much modification is needed to put in the 2.0
block???
Um...none.
3. Which engine would cost less?
The 1.8, of course,...but don't let that discourage you.
4. Which engine is easier to find?
That is a tough one...Since there were so many Passats, it sort of balances
things out.
5. IF the 2.0 costs less, do the modifications cost a
lot?
I'm sure a few of you understand where i am coming
from. I don't wanna say good bye. If anyone has any
other comments on what i should/shouldn't do, I owe
you one.
I just go a good sized check from the insurance
company for the stuff that was stoled out of my Taurus
(2,500). This would all be done by a very well
respected mechanic.
What do you all think of the total price??
Why not do it yourself? It's not as hard as you think. I'm 21 now, and
swapped my first motor when I was 18. If I could do it, you can do it.
Thank you for your time,
Sincerly,
Mick
**is a G60 practical is i could find one???***
Yeah, but if you wanna keep the AC you need to do some cutting of the core
support...a PITA.
Mike
http://www.geocities.com/vwmikel - trust me, a replacement is on the way!
'84-Arkay Turbo Rabbit GTI
'84-Rabbit GTI - future DCI drag car
'77-Rabbit - project
'80-Scirocco S - (um... to be:1.9L crossflow, turbo, 6 speed, widebody?)