16v 2.0 from Passat to Rocco16v

[scirious@hotmail.com (Brian Haygood)]

This is a just a repost from a few minutes ago, but I had forgotten to
change the subject.
I've made it up to mid 1997 in the archives.  Argh.

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Haygood <scirious@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: Pick and pull goodies, and some q's about the '84


> Ok, this is a vague question, so give me your best guess.
>
> What is a 2.0l 16v from a '91 Passat worth if it has a blown headgasket?
>
> I'm talking just longblock, no tranny, no wiring, etc.  Don't know
mileage,
> but assume 130k and I 'll interpolate from there.
>
> Next question:  Can I run this engine (including 2.0l head) with my Cis-e
> stuff?  I'm hoping I can just kinda drop the block with head in the car,
> bolt up my manifolds, stab distributor, add accessories and hit the road.
> Is that even possible, or do I need the motronic doo-dads?
>
> Any comments on the wisdom or stupidity of doing that are welcome, and
> probably well deserved, but also tell me if that is possible.
>
> 3.:  How much is all the motronic crap worth.   I know I should check the
> archives, so I won't ask the list to re-iterate every piece I'd need, but
if
> anyone wants to tell me I'd appreciate it.
>
> Help me before I screw up this little impulse buy.
>
> BH
>
>
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