Marlin K. Troutman > >I have a '87 Syncro GL (118,000m) and need to replace the heads for the >second time. I have been reading the list on this subject for quite a >while in anticipation of this...now it is here! I am 98% convinced that >I sahould replace the engine; but with what?? A lot of discussion is >about the Audi 5c engine and I understand (???) that some deck height is >lost. My son suggested a Subaru engine, But I don't recall any mention >of a Subaru replacement. Searching the net, I found the Kennedy >Engineered Products site, and a recommedation of the Subaru Legacy >(90-94) engine.
From what I understand, the Jetta engine will fit with no hight loss. The diesel pan and oil pickup must be used (along with other changes). A freind of mine put a Subaru engine in his split window. Very nice job of it- fuel injected, real heater etc. He is in Hawaii now. mark |
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