ZB engine code ?

[DVR68U]

hey guys is a zb engine code a 1.5 1.6 diesel etc ive got one that is now petrol ?? looking for some more info.
cheers brenton

[Tim]

according to ETKA it says the ZB is 1.5L from 05/73 - 07/74 passat and 05/72 - 09/74 audi 80

No mention of it being diesel there though? most of the diesel engines have diesel written along side it

[DVR68U]

yeah its a petrol 1500 after some looking into my old aircooled manuals that had some early golf info , i think they had them in swallow tails aswell.
cheers brenton

[Bazzamon]

I have asked this question before.... what is a swallowtail ? I am familiar with all GOlf models but I have never heard of a swallowtail model. Please somebody enlighten me & put me out of my misery!!!! ZB engines (1,5l) were in the first model petrol Passats Bazz

[Golf Loon]

This is a swallowtail. The panel between the rear lights curves upwards to the edge of the lights and is an early stamping. All cars after mid 76 have a straight panel.

They are th 1975 build only, early 76 in Australia. Swallowtails are worth good $$s in the UK, but no one in Oz really notices

[RedMk2Gti]

I have asked this question before.... what is a swallowtail ? I am familiar with all GOlf models but I have never heard of a swallowtail model. Please somebody enlighten me & put me out of my misery!!!! ZB engines (1,5l) were in the first model petrol Passats Bazz

==> http://www.swallowtail.info/

[Jmac]

Bazz to put you out of your misery the ZB was also used in the Audi80 1974 mate and you are right in the passat 74.
Cheers

[gldgti]

the earlier 1.5's are a good engine to have - higher compression than the 1600 and with no emission control rubbish! in standard trim i think thy were faster than the 1600 - but regardless, the higher comp and smaller displacement means better fuel economy.

[DVR68U]

thats a good tip gldgti
cheers brenton

[GRN_VAGN]

the earlier 1.5's are a good engine to have - higher compression than the 1600 and with no emission control rubbish! in standard trim i think thy were faster than the 1600 - but regardless, the higher comp and smaller displacement means better fuel economy.

I know, holy thread revival batman!! But ive got one of these ZB engines, i didnt know they made a 1.5L petrol engine in golfs.
Can i use 1600 gaskets to freshen it up? google time now