Date:         Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:01:37 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET>
Subject:      FS: For 2WD I-4 conversion - 2.0 16V engine, complete, running,
              includes '91 Passat!
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Located in Freeport, ME 1/2 mile from L.L. Bean.

The engine is currently in a green '91 Passat which has been hit passenger
rear. I bought it hastily for the engine and associated electronics, wiring,
plumbing, etc. intending to replace the diesel engine in my 2WD Single Cab.
But after thinking about it for a few weeks I don't want to ditch the
diesel, so will instead be repairing that.

I bought the car in May, got transit plates, and drove it home about 20
miles. The engine ran strong and was very smooth - it's actually a really
fun to drive, and the 16V loves RPM's! For those of you not familiar, the
2.0 16V (code 9V, 134HP@5800, 133FT/LBS@4400, #'s courtesy of
www.fastforward.ca) makes most of its power higher in the RPM band than does
the WBX, but it also has a 6000+ redline, so with a slight adjustment in
driving style I think it would work nicely.

This engine has the distributor sticking horizontally out of the back of the
engine, and I have read that it will not work in a syncro unless this is
modified - which I've heard is possible, but I really can't offer any
insight. Also, the intake manifold is quite sizeable and I believe requires
some modification to the frame if installed at 50 degrees. I was going to
install at 15 degrees in a 2WD, so again, I didn't really research this
exhaustively.

The odometer reads 159K, and the head was replaced with a genuine VW rebuilt
unit from the dealer in 2001 - have a receipt to back this up. Of course,
for a conversion, a little creativity will be required for the fuel
injection (longer hoses required) and air intake - access to a junkyard
would make this cheap & easy, though. Also, whatever you would normally do
when you've got the engine out of the car - timing belt, head gasket, crank
seal, whatever - should probably be done. But having the entire donor car
available should make this relatively easy compared to just starting with an
engine in a crate.

The Passat c-o-u-l-d be fixed - needs body repair, brakes, electrical
troubleshooting, one rear wheel, exhaust, radiator, etc. Lots of stuff works
though - sunroof, power windows, radio, etc., surprisingly rust-free,
interior in good shape, and the transmission and clutch feel fine too. Looks
nice too, even with the relatively minor damage. A friend of mine is trying
to convince me to fix it up for him, but I've really got enough to do
without taking on another project.

So now it's just taking up space in my driveway and I want it gone! I'm only
looking to get what I paid for it, $950. This is not negotiable, so please
don't ask. I don't have the time to part it out either, so it's all or
nothing! At the very least, you can sell the transmission when you're done
and recoup some of your investment. Includes the Bentley manual and, oddly
enough, a Sony 10-disc CD changer w/ remote and spare magazine.


Cheers,
Doug Fitz-Randolph
Freeport, ME
'90 Syncro, '86 Single Cab