Per L. Thanks for the input. I have decided against taking this one on as a conversion. But at least I come away from my inquiries a little more enlightened. John Rodgers Per Lindgren wrote: > John Rodgers wrote: > > > OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called > > a VR-6. Does anyone know its designation? > > Yes, its a 2,0-16V, available in The Passat and Jetta in the US (Maybe also > Audi 80?), Even the Corrado here in Europe (but not the Jetta :-( ) and > available as 1,8-16V in Golf, Jetta, and Scirocco. > > > > > > > And to my original question in summary.......has anyone the experience > > of such a conversion...into a GL with a 4 speed manual Tranny. > > It's the same engine as all other VW 4-bangers (mostly, at least) but you > will most probably need to modify the decklid as the engine may protrude, > being the 16V version. > > I'm sure someone knows this better than me? > > PerL > 87 Syncro 112i |
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