Will 1980 Passat Engine fit in 1979 Golf GLD??

hvellacott · 24-09-2006, 07:49 PM

Hi All,

Looks like I need a new (secondhand) injector pump for my Golf GLD.

Saw there is a 1980 Diesel Passat on eBay with good engine/injector pump - just wondered if the engine would fit in the Golf?? Obviously the gearbox will be no good to me, but are all the engine mount threaded holes the same??

I thought I could maybe swap the entire engine and keep my original motor as a spare. Has anyone done this before??

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Huw

brackie · 24-09-2006, 08:43 PM

I personally haven't done a swap/replacement but the Golf/Passat blocks are identical.

**gtimk5** · 25-09-2006, 07:05 AM

You may have to drill the lower engine mtg holes out?

**gldgti** · 26-09-2006, 10:13 AM

i think its identical - sump is different shape, htats about it

**Golf Loon** · 26-09-2006, 12:14 PM

I think its the same. shame to pull apart a diesel passat tho.

**gtimk5** · 26-09-2006, 12:17 PM

On some of the Passat motors the rear or manifold side lower bell housing bolt hole was threaded for a bolt. Being a later motor it might be ok. Check first or else you ain't going to get the gearbox stud through there!!!