2Ltr 16v (9a) Engine swap ****

[rubjonny]

its up to you really! it'll fit just fine n dandy, a case of do you want more down low or more up top?
But then there might not really be that much difference, ive never had a drive in a 42mm inlet car compared to a 50mm, so i cant really say.

theres a nice long 50 vs 42 on clubgti, worth a read:
http://clubgti.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=177437

[wayders]

Where's the 42mm measurement actually taken from?

[wayders]

Hey peeps should hopefully be gettin engine out of the Rado over the next couple of days and try and clean her up a bit, things are a bit tight at the mo so wont be doing a total rebuild but was thinking of gettin a list drawn up of any bits and bobs, seals, gasgits etc. Basically stuff i can replace or upgrade before she goes into her new home. Any ideas folks? Many thanks..

[rubjonny]

the measurement is taken where the 2 halves of the inlet split apart

Bits you should buy:
Inlet manifold gasket
4x zaust manifold gaskets (they come seperate)
8x Copper zaust manifold nuts
Some zust manifold studs depending if any shear/come out with the nuts
Timing belt & tensioner (matched to whatever block you are using)
Solid rubber 16v/G60 rear mount (stronger)
Synta Silver oil & quality oil filter
Clutch kit
Gearbox input shaft seal, push rod bush & seal

Recommended bits:
Solid rubber 1.3/16v gearbox & front engine mounts
New alternator/pas etc belts
New metal coolant pipe
Thermostat & seal
Spark plugs, rotor arm & dizzy cap, air & fuel filters etc
Rubber cam cover gasket kit
Plastic coolant flanges that attach to the head
Redline MTL gearbox oil
Gearbox release bearing & end cap

[wayders]

Wots the pas?

[rubjonny]

power assisted steering, you can ignore that one 

[Horney]

RJ, you got part numbers for the different Inlet manifolds. Was looking at the pissrat this morning and the inlet manifold looks different to the one on the Rado.

Nick

[wayders]

Yeah that's wot i thought mate, had me confused there for a second!

[rubjonny]

The inlets may look a bit different but the size is the same:

50mm (KR) Golf - 027 129 717 F
42.5mm (KR, PL & 9A) Golf, Corrado & Passat - 027 129 717 D

[Horney]

My thinking RJ is that someone has put a 50mm inlet on the passat before I bought it. It looks like one as it bulges out after the pulgs whereas the one on the Rado doesn't.

Nick