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Re: (Tech)1.9L Head swap questions



In a message dated 1/18/01 9:28:01 PM Pacific Standard Time, LXVTEC@aol.com
writes:


List,
I know some of you may be able to help me out with this dilemma. I just got
a
90 Corrado G60 that has been hit in the rear. Car ran great. 147k on the
odometer. I bought the car for the seats which have been transplanted into
my
78 Scirocco both front and rear fit with a few mods. I was going to put the
motor in my 78 but I have a 16V I am installing next weekend. So, I gave
the
motor, dash, and wiring to friend (inactive list member) named Steve
"Ghengis" Min with an 81 S currently with a TT 1.9L block and 1.7L (EN)
head.
According to the 1.9L specs it is at 8.2:1 which is a perfect compression
for
a G60.
(Randy what head are you running on your TT 1.9L?)

1. Will the 1.8 (PG) G60 Digifant head fit on the 1.9L block. The 1.9L
block
originally was a 1.6L block according to the TT paperwork?



No,it won't fit. The oil passages are different and the head would have to be
modified.

2. If it does fit would it be worth the effort to swap the head?
Any help would be appreciated.



It would be worth it,..but it is a PITA as one of the passges must be plugged
or welded up. The other must be welded up and redrilled, or some sort of a
reducer must be pressed in. What is left of the Corrado, anyway? Is he using
the FI? brakes?

Masun Dixon
78 Scirocco (Soon to be 16V)
88 Scirocco 16V (Parts Donor)
90 Corrado G60 (Parts Donor)



Mike
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