Identification

[pats16v at columbus.rr.com (Erik)]

It's definetly not the 1.6L.  The original motor was built by TT for the
original owenr wehn the car was first built in 85 or 86.  From then until 99
it was raced here in Ohio and around the mid-west as an IT car.  The last
owner blew that motor up ans says the 1.6L was replaced with a 85 or 86 10-1
1.8L GTI motor and Trans.  The code from the Trans seems to jive with that.
When I got under the car to get a better look at things is when I noticed
that it had a Tri-Y header in place.  That's fine with me. One less thing to
buy!  Either way I'm still happy wth the car, the mods alone on the car are
worth 750.00.  All your guy's help is much appreciated.

Cheers,

     Erik
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Ewing" <MK1Scirocco16v@comcast.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 3:30 AM
Subject: Re: Identification


> Actually, the letters/numbers on the block is the engine code.  VW used
> different combinations of heads and blocks to make different
compression/hp
> motors so a JH engine code is with the head and block.  If the head has
been
> replaced with a hydraulic head it's no longer a JH, technically.  So on a
78
> you could have many different combinations but if it's a 1.6 then probably
> not since they didn't have hydraulic lifters back then.  HTH!!
>
> Dave
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "T Berk" <"TBerk "@ sbcglobal . net>
> To: "Erik" <pats16v@columbus.rr.com>
> Cc: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 10:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Identification
>
>
> > Erik wrote:
> > >
> > > What is the best way to identify the motor in my 78? After digging
> around in
> > > the engine compartment and seeing a exhaust manifold that looks a bit
> odd,
> > > I'm suspicious.  The manifold outlets look like they come down inline
> > > instead of next to each other.  TIA
> > >
> > > Erik
> > >
> > > _____
> >
> >
> > Erik,
> >
> > Do you mean you have a header? As in the four tubes ride next to each
> > other down the back of the block before collection together?
> >
> > There is a number on the head but there is also a flat spot on the front
> > of the block, it's usually covered with grime. It'll have what the BLOCK
> > code is.
> >
> >
> > TBerk
> >
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