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[tech] 2.0l 8V Swap



http://www.geocities.com/scirocco_86_ca/

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=184617

http://www.porttuning.com/technote1.htm

http://www-lmr.usc.edu/~jan/vw/Engine/Engine_Swaps.html



Sal Guzzo wrote:
> 
> I finally found one.....actually, I swapped with a list member and scored
> meself a 2.0l 8V from an Audi 80.  I had to trade for a 2.0l 16V block but I
> gots me one.....
> 
> So now what do I do with it?  (And no, it's not for sale)
> 
> Here are the questions to which I need answered.....
> 
> 1.  oil pan - the oil pan on the block is dented.  I'm assuming that I can
> use the one from the 1.8l.  Is this correct?
> 
> 2.  knock sensor - do I need to add this?  If so, which distributor and
> intermediate shaft do I use?  Is there a site which explains how to do this
> knock sensor swap?
> 
> 3.  breather - what on earth do I do with the breather at the front of the
> 2.0l block?  Can I just cap it?  If so, with what?
> 
> 4.  is it safe to shave the head a little wee more?  What's the compression
> like with the 2.0l audi block and a solid lifter 1.8 head?  Should I shave
> the head????
> 
> 5.  I'm thinking of replacing the clutch and installing a 16V pressure
> plate, 8V clutch and a FK tranny to boot.  Good setup?
> 
> 6.  I'm also thinking about replacing some of the bottom end seals.  Should
> I, and if so, which ones should I replace?
> 
> I think that pretty well sums up all that I can think about.   All comments
> are appreciated as this is new territory for me.  Any other ideas are also
> welcomed......TIA
> 
> Sal
> 
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Kervin
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