Anyone ever imported a full 16v engine from the uk?

[Jarred]

If you want a car that's going to be reliable. I wouldn't worry about fiddling with it for a while. Most conversions always have niggling troubles. and I don't see either of these conversions being 'weekend' jobs. Just thought it might be worthwhile mentioning.

Have you also paid attention to which fuel system you'll want to run? K-jet, digi etc? Remember all the manifolds are different (16V to 8V) and there are alot of parts that you'd need to do the full conversion. (gearbox side aswell)

It's worthwhile looking for a complete running donor locally, that way you have everything you need and you know that it runs. You might be able to get an engine out of the UK cheaper, but it wont be much chop if you are missing have the engine loom, the altenator and pulleys are missing etc etc.

Just my two bob.

[jamie88]

yeah another good point. the car is ging to be a daily, is mods go serious ill be a 2 thousand dollar beater to get me around, but i dont wanna take it that far really.

[h100vw]

I bought everything from under the bonnet of a 16V Golf and brought it with me from the UK. The engine and box went into evorobin's GTI. Was bargain for 100 quid. We were emigrating, so had loads of room in the container for stuff like that.

The crank in an 16V is the same as the 8V and even the G60. What you don't have is the oil squirters under the pistons.

[jamie88]

Oil squatters under the pistons ? Please explain

[h100vw]

Oil squatters under the pistons ? Please explain

The KR and other 16V motors have oil squirters that spray oil under the pistons, when the engine is running. To assist in cooling IIRC.

Gavin

[jamie88]

Ah ok. So does that mean it'd be easy to damage an 8v running 16v pistons ?

[roccodingo]

The 2E engine and no doubt other 8 valve models also run squirters, there is prob a listing online somewhere that will give those details.

[jamie88]

I'll have to wait until I get it. And go from there. I'm thinking that a bit of head work , and maybe running twin carbs , and I should have a little weapon for not a huge amount of money

[gecko2k]

Anyone ever imported a full 16v engine from the uk?

Any progress on this?


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[OEM G60]

Any progress on this?

He didn't buy the Mk2 in the end.

[gecko2k]

Anyone ever imported a full 16v engine from the uk?

Bugger!


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