Re: everyone please read/ help needed

["Daniel Brideau" <dan@hobbyetc.com>]

I have to recommend the 2.0 engine.  It is great.  You won't find a better
modification as far as I am concerned.


Learn about my swap here:

http://www.hobbyetc.com/scirocco/



Dan



----- Original Message -----
From: "Colonel Lightning" <lightning4eva@yahoo.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 7:05 PM
Subject: everyone please read/ help needed


> Good evening List,
>
> Since you all have so much more experience in life
> (i'm 19) and with Scirocco's, i think it is only fair
> to pretty much let ya'll decide the fate of my rocco.
>
> The engine is dead after a guesstimation of 300,000
> miles plus in my 88 16V(no oil pressure and it
> seized).  I love this car so much i don't wanna part.
>
> I need to know if it is worth replacing the engine.
> The rest of the car is in good condition overall and
> has lots of new parts.
>
> 1. What year VW's had the 1.8l 16V (the exact match)?
>
> 2. What year VW's have the 2.0l that would fit in the
> 16V?
>
> ***how much modification is needed to put in the 2.0
> block???
>
> 3. Which engine would cost less?
> 4. Which engine is easier to find?
> 5. IF the 2.0 costs less, do the modifications cost a
> lot?
>
> I'm sure a few of you understand where i am coming
> from.  I don't wanna say good bye.  If anyone has any
> other comments on what i should/shouldn't do, I owe
> you one.
>
> I just go a good sized check from the insurance
> company for the stuff that was stoled out of my Taurus
> (2,500).  This would all be done by a very well
> respected mechanic.
>
> What do you all think of the total price??
>
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Sincerly,
> Mick
>
>
> **is a G60 practical is i could find one???***
>
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