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Title: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 21 May 2011, 10:01: So as ive said last night the clutch started to slip on my 8v its done over 200,000 miles now so ive decide to change the engine at the same time but as ive never driven or been in a mk3 gti I dont know what to expect, is the switch to a 2.0 worth doing or should I stay 1.8? If im honest speed and power is what im after but without spending major bucks. Also if I change it do I go 4 the compleate angine or just the bottom end?

help needed

Mr mk2
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: Benrevs on 21 May 2011, 11:54: Just use the bottom with your 1.8 head, as long as its in good nick. Expect more torque and more fun :wink:
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 21 May 2011, 12:12: You are going to have to replace the clutch so you may as well replace the whole engine while your at it.

2.0 bottom end is good but if you can spend a bit more put the ABF 2.0 16v in. 150 bhp + . Easily sourced from rusty MK3's.
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 21 May 2011, 14:03: Do I have 2 change the loom 2 go 16v
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 21 May 2011, 16:14: Not if you have a CE2 loom. If you have the hazard switch on the steering column then its fairly straight forward plug and play.

There's a sticky on ABF conversions in this section.
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 21 May 2011, 17:09: No ive got the hazard on the dash its a 1989 so how hard would it be? I dont mind takin the dash out cuz since I changed the heater matrix the dash squeeks like a canary so it would b a case of 2 birds with 1 stone
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: russ-vdub on 21 May 2011, 19:02: Not related but the squeek is probs the actual fan itself, mine is weird like that. get some lube down there and it might sortt eh squeak.

as for the loom, you need too get Rubjonny to sort you out with his homebrew kits, you send him your loom and and he will make it right for a ABF ;)
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: Wayne on 21 May 2011, 21:39: 2.0 8v or the ABF swap are both good choices :afro:
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 21 May 2011, 21:55: Quote from: The Mighty Elvi on 21 May 2011, 12:12
2.0 bottom end is good but if you can spend a bit more put the ABF 2.0 16v in. 150 bhp + . Easily sourced from rusty MK3's.

You're like a broken record, you are...
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: VW BUSH on 22 May 2011, 12:01: 2.8 and 1.8T are your other options (you did say speed and power)
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: emery1990 on 22 May 2011, 12:45: Not a 1.8t though ( He did say not megabucks )
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 22 May 2011, 13:43: 2.8? Outa what an audi?
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 22 May 2011, 14:30: Oh vr6 get it now
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: emery1990 on 22 May 2011, 17:08: They dont handle as well as the lighter engines, getting a light engine will keep it handling like it it should.

Ie massive engine over the nose!
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 22 May 2011, 19:50: Think ive sorced a doner 2.0 8v for now then get bugjam over and done with and a better conversion will be on the cards
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: mr mk2 on 24 May 2011, 21:01: What 2.0 bits am I going 2 need?
Title: Re: clutch gone on my tired 1.8 gti engine so time 4 a 2.0, whats best?
Post by: russ-vdub on 25 May 2011, 08:36: Nothing much really if you are using the 8v head. But it could be a good id to change the piston rings and big end bearings etc while the block id outta the car.