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Offline 1 Lp

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2L 8v
« on: 10 August 2005, 21:02 »
wat do you need to convert a 1.8 8v lump to a 2L 8v?? I've heard you need the bottom end out of a audio 80. also wat problems can regularly happen with this conversion
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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2005, 22:44 »
Become bestest of mates with knobby, and watch while he does his first !   :grin::evil: :grin:

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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #2 on: 11 August 2005, 23:07 »
LOL... Like it.  :cool:

Ok.. if you got a PB 1.8 8v engine at the mo... I believe you need a Mk3 ADY engine from golf or vento. think there are a few others which are compatitble also but think the ADY is the best match.

i'll be fitting it soon.. i'll let  u know how i get on...

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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #3 on: 13 August 2005, 13:51 »
i've done this twice now, both times with a mk3 2E engine, if you get the block with the dizzy, this wires straight in with the digifant electrics. it fits in with all the mk2 engine mounts although i got new ones all round, you need to use the mk3 timing belt, i used the mk3 16v headgasket(metal) the headbolts etc from the mk2, ive used a tsr head on mine but it all was a pb engine to start with, everything else just bolts up, was really simple, took 2days without any engine cranes etc. plus my exhaust cleared without any probs, the only mods i had to do was to bend the wiper tray up a little coz its a tall block, if you need any more help, just pm..... good luck

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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #4 on: 13 August 2005, 15:00 »
I think thats the difference with the ADY... i think the ADY has the same block size as the PB.. its just a 2L.. you please with the power increase?

Worth the trouble?

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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #5 on: 13 August 2005, 18:33 »
nice glad others have done this as i have my engine in the shed waitin for the end of the month to be fitted, i also have a 2e block

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Re: 2L 8v
« Reply #6 on: 13 August 2005, 18:34 »

Old VW's never die...they just go faster!