'88 16v parts to an '81

[juliemac57 at hotmail.com (Julie Macfarlane)]

Gack... PS... Shudder.
A MKI is light enough not to need it. I have a 2L 16v in mine and its not 
needed.
Its extra weight,  more junk under the hood and more to go wrong.



Julie Macfarlane
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
"For good health : EAT RICE!"
Amsterdam NY





>From: Brian McGarvey <brianm@earendel.org>
>To: "Miller, Chris" <chris.miller@infofoundry.com>
>CC: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>Subject: RE: '88 16v parts to an '81
>Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:22:22 -0400 (EDT)
>
>keep the power steering.
>trust me.
>
>
>On Sun, 18 Apr 2004, Miller, Chris wrote:
>
> > Picked up a cheap '88 16v non-sunroof car this weekend, as a donor car 
>for my '81.
> > Plan to transfer:
> > 16v engine stuff (I've got a 2.0 passat engine I'll use the scirocco 
>mgmt stuff, intake, exhaust)
> > Might take the A/C, probably skip the power steering.
> > tranny
> > front brakes/axles
> > front sway
> > booster
> > rear axle with brakes, sway
> > rear proportioning valves
> >
> > Probably swap in the front/rear seats, too.
> > I'm considering gutting the interior and transfering the entire 
>electrical harness.  Newer wires,fuse box, etc.
> >
> > What else, if anything, will cross over?  be nice to find a way to 
>include the instrument cluster.  I assume the interior door panels will not 
>fit??  suggestions?
> > Body parts (black exterior) will be available, as well as a set of good 
>teardrops with the finish needing restoration (but no curbing etc.).
> > West of Boston, MA
> > Chris
> >
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>82 0v Black 16v kit --parts
>82 2.0L Topless bunny -- Knock Ignition and bigger clutch. next.
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