It will fit, but it is not a clean fit.

The problem with this is the distributor as it sticks out over the flywheel.
Mounting it at 15 degrees just won't fit as it will hit the lip of the
engine opening.  Mounting it at 50 degrees can be done but you have to hack
the fire wall and relocate the electrical junction box there.  Also these
engines produce minimal power under 4400 RPM - you are much better off going
with a 8V motor.

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
4356 Quesnel Hixon Road
Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of robert asmann
Sent: August 10, 2002 11:28 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: ENGINE SWAP QUESTION

Has anyone done a swap of the 16 valve GTI engine. Will it fit in the engine
compartment. It appears to be essentially the same as any inline 4 VW except
for the intake manifold. Yeas, nays or comments..