Per L. Thanks for the input. I have decided against taking this one on as a
conversion. But at least I come away from my inquiries a little more
enlightened.

John Rodgers

Per Lindgren wrote:

> John Rodgers wrote:
>
> > OK, so perhaps this 4 cylinder 16 valve 1991 Passat engine is NOT called
> > a VR-6. Does anyone know its designation?
>
> Yes, its a 2,0-16V, available in The Passat and Jetta in the US (Maybe also
> Audi 80?), Even the Corrado here in Europe (but not the Jetta :-( ) and
> available as 1,8-16V in Golf, Jetta, and Scirocco.
>
> >
> >
> > And to my original question in summary.......has anyone the experience
> > of such a conversion...into a GL with a 4 speed manual Tranny.
>
> It's the same engine as all other VW 4-bangers (mostly, at least) but you
> will most probably need to modify the decklid as the engine may protrude,
> being the 16V version.
>
> I'm sure someone knows this better than me?
>
> PerL
> 87 Syncro 112i