mk2 engine into mk3? URGENT ***

[imamosher]

My 1.6 mk3 engine has died but its possible i can get hold of a 1.6 mk2 engine nice n cheap...is it possible to do a straight swap of these or not? or even to stick in a 1.8gti mk2 engine into the mk3?

thanks

[Wayne]

The 1.6 will fit all ok, the 1.8 GTI is a load of hassle.

[danny_p]

dosent the 1.6 come in big and small block flavors in the mk3

[imamosher]

thanks wayne...is it just a pretty forward straight swap that most gargaes should be able to do.......?

[Wayne]

thanks wayne...is it just a pretty forward straight swap that most gargaes should be able to do.......?

Yes but as per dan post it will need to be a big block 1.6.