On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 12:47 AM, B.J.R.<beer_eighty@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Ps: I'd love something different in my westy, does the rabbit motor match to the tranny or are there adapters?

No. You need an adaptor plate or DV clutch housing etc. It can be
done, but be prepared for a LOT of work.

You are adding a cooling system. BDTD. Check my sig (website for some
insight)     :)

And....

It's all been said before, but to reiterate;

IMO, engine should be mounted at 50* DV mount angle. 15* mount does
work, and in some ways in an advantage in terms of the conversion
process itself (keep head and engine management.... hopefully that c/w
donor engine/harness) but there are other potential stumbling blocks
and it is MORE work that way.

Having said as much, I am enjoying the "new" Jetta 2.0 engine in my
formerly air cooled '81. Just got back from another trip to Alice Lake
here in B.C. Engine still purrs fine.

There are better air cooled 2.0 engines I have heard. Maybe a Raby?

http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/Home_Page.htm

If you went WBX, check out Tencent over on the Samba.

Neil.
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Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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