engine swap

tangerine Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 28 Sep 2003, 11:59 am

#92144

Hi,
I have a 1600 engine currently in my 74 kombi, how difficult is it to put in a 2lt one. Is their any modifying to do etc? Dont know that much about it.:o

type82e Wolfsburg Wizard

591 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 28 Sep 2003, 4:15 pm

#92159

hi tangerine
it shouldnt be too difficult as the 74 has the larger engine bay to suit the 2 ltr engine, I think all you have to work out is the gbox input shaft which is different in the 1600 gboxes to the 2 ltr gbox
marcel

tangerine Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 29 Sep 2003, 5:00 pm

#92644

Thanks Marcel. Would it be easier to change the gearbox as well or keep the 1600 one? I didnt think a 1600 one would go with the 2 lt engine? Tangerine

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Sep 2003, 6:48 pm

#92681

If you're running standard Kombi wheels & tyres then swap the 2L gearbox as well, but if your going to run a big offroad tyre like 31x10.5 or 33x12.5 then leave the 1600 in.
Graham

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