Date:         Tue, 27 Feb 2001 21:57:47 -0800
Reply-To:     VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Engine differences
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As you know I am working on an engine swap for my 85 Westy. I did some looking
around today and found a couple of engines. The ideal engine I have discovered
is a 2.0L with Motronic and a 1.8l head. I can not afford this right now, so I
am wanting to get an engine in and then work toward this Ideal set-up. So, my
question is this. I have a guy that will just about give me a complete running
Rabbit with a 1.6l engine in it, and I found a complete 1.8l in a local yard
for $200. Can I get this 1.6l engine and swap out the block for a 2.0l and use
the 1.6 head and injection? Is the 1.6l head different from the 1.8l? Would
this 1.6l be a waist of time? I am tempted due to his only wanting $50 for the
whole running car. A 1.6l in a Westy would be way too weak, so I would want to
get another short block at least. If you know anything about what will and
won't work, please let me know.

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Scott Solomon AKA "VW addict"
85 Westy Multi-Van (SOON!)
83 Vanagon D parts heap
76 Triple White 'Vert
72 Super Beetle(maybe for sale)
http://www.geocities.com/solomon_scott/
See my FOR SALE area

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