hey guys is an Audi 4000CS quattro drivetrain gonna fit?? OT

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

I'm sorta' with Jonas:  buy it, fix it, drive it.

Larry  sandiego16V

> On 5/22/02 1:41 PM, "JCJJCC@aol.com" <JCJJCC@aol.com> wrote:
>
> > i have an offer to buy an Audi 4000CS Quattro for 300.00 dont know if it
runs
> > or not. dont really care since i know it is hard to find the drive
train. my
> > question is......
> > Can i fit this drivetrain into a A2 Jetta Gli? or what kinda car will it
fit
> > into? any info on this would be greatly appreciated!   thanks guys, L.J.
>
> If you're asking, then no, it won't fit.
>
> Of course, if you cut out the whole bottom, and weld on the top of the A2,
> then anything is possible, even a scirocco quattro. (don't tell Josh Able,
> he might do it)
>
> FYI, the 016 tranny that's in that car won't bolt up to a 4cyl without an
> adapter.
>
> Also, it's longitudinally mounted.
>
> People have in the past cut out the floorpan of the 4kq and welded it
under
> the Coupe GT body, to get a "cheap" Ur-Quattro. Even this operation is
> tricky and labor intensive. Nowadays it's cheaper to just buy an UrQ.
>
> To put the whole thing into an A1 or A2 would be as hard as a twin engine
> install.
>
> Somewhat easier would be to use the Haldex based AWD system found on the
TT
> quattro. Not cheap. Not easy.
>
> For the 4kcsq, buy it, see what the problem is and then either part it or
> fix it. You could easily make your money back if the parts are in good
> shape. Quattro is fun, especially in snow, dirt, etc. Repairs will make
your
> VW parts seem dirt cheap.
>
> Good luck
>
> Jonas
> 78 Scirocco 1.8
> 85 Scirocco 2.0 <---- For Sale <www.jonasty.netfirms.com>
> 90 Audi Coupe Quattro 20v
>
>
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