Hi folks I'm new to forum Son has 91 golf diesel 1.6 Broke timing belt looks like bent valve & maybe ruined piston. Has chance to pick up 1.9 L diesel. Can this be directly swapped in. Thanks
quick answer yes...needs a little work but not too bad.
Thanks. Not sure of year of 1.9: think it's early 90"s Can you elaborate on differences? Thanks
Early version of the 1.9 (AAZ) had no computer and so almost a drop-in swap to your existing engine.
Later version (1Z, AHU, ALH) has computer, no throttle cable, etc, so a much more complicated swap.. lots of wiring, new pedal cluster, and so on.
To tell the difference look at the injection pump to see if it has a throttle cable or not.