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December 08, 2020, 08:22:28 pm

thomas m

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FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« on: December 08, 2020, 08:22:28 pm »
Will any 1.6 normally aspirated VW diesel engine fit into my 1991 MK2?
Will all of my accessories, i.e., pump, injectors, vacuum pump, motor mounts, tranny
be usable without major modification ??
Any 1.6s that definitely can not be used?
Just browsing engines at Parts Place, Inc. in Michigan and Qualty German Auto Parts in Victorville, Ca.
My engine code is: ME

Thoughts??  Comments??



Thomas, Original owner since new:
1991 MK2 Jetta Non-turbo 1.6 diesel, Engine Code ME, 5 speed 020 AWY 04120 transmission, Hydraulic Lifters,
320,000 miles
Location: Vancouver, WA
LOOKING FOR REBUILD OPTIONS IN PORTLAND, OR OR ON THE WEST COAST

Reply #1December 08, 2020, 09:37:42 pm

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2020, 09:37:42 pm »
Yes, although I wouldn't personally buy or bother to install a 1.6 that had the 11mm head bolts. 

Reply #2December 08, 2020, 10:28:21 pm

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2020, 10:28:21 pm »
 That would have a B at the end of the head number.
For 11mm headbolts to avoid.

 Where are you located?
 I've seen several cheap or free 1.6 engines posted lately.
Tornado red, '91 Golf 4 door,
with a re-ringed, '84 quantum, turbo diesel, MD block

Reply #3December 09, 2020, 01:08:24 pm

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2020, 01:08:24 pm »
Yes, although I wouldn't personally buy or bother to install a 1.6 that had the 11mm head bolts. 
I've only considered the 12 mm version, but a good detail to verify.

That would have a B at the end of the head number.
For 11mm headbolts to avoid.
 Where are you located?
 I've seen several cheap or free 1.6 engines posted lately.
My head number is 068103373T.
Just curious. Does that mean that the 11 mm head will not fit over the 12 mm studs??

I am in Vancouver, WA across the river from Portland, OR.
Free does not include shipping, which is worth considering. Shipping from southern California
to Vancouver for an engine with tranny is about $500.
I'd appreciate the leads.


Thomas, Original owner since new:
1991 MK2 Jetta Non-turbo 1.6 diesel, Engine Code ME, 5 speed 020 AWY 04120 transmission, Hydraulic Lifters,
320,000 miles
Location: Vancouver, WA
LOOKING FOR REBUILD OPTIONS IN PORTLAND, OR OR ON THE WEST COAST

Reply #4December 09, 2020, 10:25:49 pm

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2020, 10:25:49 pm »
thomas m have you been watching Craigslist lately? 

Several engines with or without transmissions.  Prices vary but in there at that 500 dollar area if that is what your budget is at.

My search is normally VW diesel and then just look at the owners, too many dealers flooding the listing otherwise. 

Reply #5December 11, 2020, 05:38:02 pm

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« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2020, 05:38:02 pm »
thomas m have you been watching Craigslist lately? 

ORCoaster,
Thanks, I'll keep and eye on it.
Thomas, Original owner since new:
1991 MK2 Jetta Non-turbo 1.6 diesel, Engine Code ME, 5 speed 020 AWY 04120 transmission, Hydraulic Lifters,
320,000 miles
Location: Vancouver, WA
LOOKING FOR REBUILD OPTIONS IN PORTLAND, OR OR ON THE WEST COAST

Reply #6December 18, 2020, 01:08:11 am

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2020, 01:08:11 am »
 I think T is a turbo diesel head.
They did have ME turbo diesel blocks.
Tornado red, '91 Golf 4 door,
with a re-ringed, '84 quantum, turbo diesel, MD block

Reply #7December 18, 2020, 10:21:33 pm

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Re: FITTING A REMAN OR USED ENGINE INTO MY MK2???
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2020, 10:21:33 pm »
Mapleton OR is selling this one. 

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