Possible engine swaps?

[MeeM]

Hmmm bummer. Didn't VW make a 1.8 EFI for the Mk3?

[Peter Jones]

Hmmm bummer. Didn't VW make a 1.8 EFI for the Mk3?

Yes they did, it's called mono-motronic. It has a single injector mounted in an electronic carby.

Almost any carby will work better.

Some people have installed the 1.8 EFI but honestly a carb will be simpler, cheaper, quicker to install, more reliable, easier to service and go a whole lot faster.

But what would I know? I've only done it about 5 times now........................

[MeeM]

Hmmm that sounds reasonable ... I'll have to give it more thought. I appreciate your seasoned advice

Just curious to know if the 2.0 ADY engine (EFI) would be too difficult to install or not? I imagine I'd have to do away with the air con compressor in order to make it fit?

[Peter Jones]

The a/c has to go and so does the power steering pump.

Exhaust will need modifying the 2.0 blocks are taller.

You need to remove the fuel tank and have it modified to take the in tank pump.

Depending on your approach there will be issues with the imobiliser.

Inlet manifold hits rain tray.

Clutch disc might need changing.

May need to change water pump to be able to use correct offset pulley.

Really you'd want to put a Cordoba or Polo dashboard in the car too so you could run the matching gauges.

Or you could just bolt in an 1800

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[GRN_VAGN]

Or you could just bolt in an 1800

The man speaks the truth... go a 1800....

[MeeM]

And here I was thinking I'd be awesome with my Mk1 with power steering! lol

Hmmm the 1800 is looking more attractive now. I plan on keeping the Mk1 for a long time so i can always attempt a larger engine transplant later down the track.

[Valver.]

The last thing you want in a Mk1 is power steering!!! One of the greatest things about old cars is the feedback you get through the steering. This is all but drained out of pretty much all modern cars and takes a big chunk out of the driving experience.

If you're worried about the heaviness of the steering, you can increase the front wheel track, which alters the steering geometry (in turn lightening the steering feel... to cut a long story short anyway)

[MeeM]

Yeah that's what I figured after I made my last post ... I figured the whole point of rebuilding an older car is to enjoy real driving, without complex electronic nannies controlling your every move.

I'd love to get a/c in there though ... that'll be a nice challenge!

[scoob02]

Seems like a lot of advice against going the 2.0 16v route.

But what parts would be needed to drop one in apart from engine & ecu?

Looking into a manifold from the uk, what other parts would I need to get my hands on?

What sort of labour costs of putting it in?

Cheers