1.8 16v big end gone. Ideas for new engine?

[bristolbaron 10]

Could have cried this morning. My valver has been making funny noises for the last few days. Went to local VW specialist who told me "the big end bearings are knackard"

 

Was advised prob better to replace 'small head block'? then mess around with a rebuild.

Went to a mechanic mate to check the other guy wasn't pulling a fast un and he said exactly the same.

 

I've got about £10 to get all the work done so want to find out the best options for rebuilding/replacing.

I can't afford to go down the 1.8t or vr6 route, but was considering a 2.0 lump with 1.8 head. (Bally was talking about doing something similar, will PM him)

 

My mate said he' happy to fit whatever, but needs to know if different head gaskets, engine mounts etc are needed if i go 2.0l option.

 

Any help appreciated!

[steveo29 0]

a second hand 9a is an straght bottom end swap..or check out the prices of vag short engines theyre not too bad, and if your keeping the car it would make sense

[TomB 0]

If you need replacement parts, then check out http://www.clubgti.com as well, as anyone breaking a Mk2 Gti should be able to help you out with bits (where I got my camshaft from). Failing that, 'new' engines do come up periodically on eBay, I was looking at one recently when my engine went pop, 95K miles for about £200 delivered.

Good luck with getting everything sorted,

Tom

[Bally 0]

Hi mate, I've PM'd you..

[bristolbaron 10]

Have done lots of searching on clubgti, and I will be going the 9A route.

 

Can anyone confirm that i do need the 9A head gasket set? And if i'll need to do any engine management work (ignition timing etc..)?

 

Thanks, Baz.

[h100vw 0]

You can't do any messing with the KR management without fitting VSAM or Kstar.

There are a few tweaks you can do to the std fuelling to get the best from it. Not something for the DIY mechanic really though.

 

Have alook on GSFs website and see if they list different headgaskets for the 1800 and 2 litre. I cannot remember if they are different or not.

Gavin

[bristolbaron 10]

Have alook on GSFs website and see if they list different headgaskets for the 1800 and 2 litre. I cannot remember if they are different or not.

Gavin

 

Thanks Gav, i've checked GSF's website and the headgaskets are different. I've now been asked to check which cambelts etc to use so have started new thread with more relevant title! :

 

http://the-corrado.net/.archive/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22481

 

Baz.