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Title: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Danny_8v on 26 April 2011, 18:40

Evening guys,

Having to get the bottom end off me 1.8 8v,
I'm gonna be getting the usual work done, just wondering whether it's worth the risk putting a foreign 2.0 8v bottom end in, rather than doing the work on the engine I know,
I'd like the extra bit of torque, but what should I be looking for when sourcing the new lump?
I'm not a major wiz with engine work,

Any ideas would be appreciated!

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2011, 21:29

Yes better and a good upgrade to switch to a 2.0 (2e is the best choice I believe)

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Danny_8v on 28 April 2011, 17:06

I'm glad for the back up on that!

Are there any recommendations for replacement parts whilst the lump is out that you guys would advise to change?

I was thinking oil pump, clutch and obvious seals etc?

Anything that you guys with experience could recommend?

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Wayne on 28 April 2011, 21:29

Quote from: Danny_8v on 28 April 2011, 17:06

Are there any recommendations for replacement parts whilst the lump is out that you guys would advise to change?

I was thinking oil pump, clutch and obvious seals etc?

Yes well worth replacing

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Danny_8v on 10 May 2011, 19:30

Would you go with proper VDub parts or elsewhere,

Everything i've ever put on is Original, just gonna be getting a bit pricey!!

Anyone who's done the 1.8 8v - 2.0 8v advise??


Cheers

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: sharki786 on 11 May 2011, 13:40

stick to genuine or get GOOD replacement parts

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Wayne on 11 May 2011, 13:46

Clutch wise a Sachs or Luk kit will be fine.

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Danny_8v on 12 May 2011, 18:15

Hi Wayne,

In relation to my swap to 2.0 8v,

Are all parts i.e fuel management, going to be the same?

I have a mate who works at Audi so i get mega discount on VW parts, just trying to get a parts list together for the change,

Cheers,

Danny

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: Wayne on 12 May 2011, 21:29

You will need a 2.0 head gasket plus new bolts all the rest should swap over.

Not sure on the dizy however.

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: jmsheahan on 12 May 2011, 21:45

You will need a 2E dizzy if using a 2.0 block.

Also need to consider the block breathers. I've read you can blank these off however I'm planning on plumbing it all using mk3 breather hoses.

Half way through the conversion. Seems straight forward so far.

Title: Re: Bottom End change advice
Post by: mad4vws on 13 May 2011, 21:52

good choice to convert to a 2.0 bottom end ,many of my friends have done the conversion , if you need a mk3 2.0 bottom or complete engine pm me or give me a call as i got a few. :cool: :grin: :wink: