I ran my van for 1 1/2 years with a 1.6. It was slow, but was faster than
the diesel.  I looked into just swapping heads, apparently it involves some
machine work. I burned a couple exhaust valves, finally replaced it with a
1.8
Much better.  It would be $200 well spent.
Don
82 ex diesel
----- Original Message -----
From: VW Addict aka The Bus Nut <solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2001 9:57 PM
Subject: Engine differences

> As you know I am working on an engine swap for my 85 Westy. I did some
looking
> around today and found a couple of engines. The ideal engine I have
discovered
> is a 2.0L with Motronic and a 1.8l head. I can not afford this right now,
so I
> am wanting to get an engine in and then work toward this Ideal set-up. So,
my
> question is this. I have a guy that will just about give me a complete
running
> Rabbit with a 1.6l engine in it, and I found a complete 1.8l in a local
yard
> for $200. Can I get this 1.6l engine and swap out the block for a 2.0l and
use
> the 1.6 head and injection? Is the 1.6l head different from the 1.8l?
Would
> this 1.6l be a waist of time? I am tempted due to his only wanting $50 for
the
> whole running car. A 1.6l in a Westy would be way too weak, so I would
want to
> get another short block at least. If you know anything about what will and
> won't work, please let me know.
>
> =====
> Scott Solomon AKA "VW addict"
> 85 Westy Multi-Van (SOON!)
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