2l 16v conversion- what pistons do i use?

[Devon Joe]

Am putting an 8v 9a passat block onto my 16v head but notice the piston tops are quite different- will i have to fit passat 16v pistons?
also noticed i have to swap pulleys,oil pump drive and distributor blank plate etc because its a flipping 8v..

wish id noticed this before buying block and maybe noticed a 16v veedub instead

if i do need pistons, any idea of price/supplier? cheers

[rubjonny]

I don't think it will work at all if the block is 8v & the head is 16v?

[mk2madman]

If the engine is 9a you dont have a problem!!!
9a engine is actual from 16v Passat/Corrado!

Its a straight swap!

[Devon Joe]

bugger, rubjonny you are damn right- it wont fit  :embarassed:
16v pistons are £106 each...

Rather than take anything else apart, anyone fancy making me an offer?
Bores are perfect, bearing shells are in fantastic condtion too...absolutely gutted

My valver is now sat in the rain with its heart savagely removed 

[rubjonny]

Whereabouts are you?

[Devon Joe]

Am in Cullompton, Devon, Junction 27 M5

[rubjonny]

Miles away!  Oh well

[Devon Joe]

now think its actually a 2E block..

also would be able to deliver in south west or meet along M4 as am often in london.

oh go on 

[rubjonny]

Hmm I live in bracknell which is just off M4...

[Devon Joe]

Interesting...am off to London next Thursday (27th), returning Monday eve...driving M4 as A303 aint no fun without a mk2 

Would it also help if i said that my 1990 Passat 2.0 8v mule (yep another stoopid buy!) has loads and loads of smooth torque...!!

Might try flogging double glazing next