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Guest · Posted: Wed May 30, 2001 1:16 am Post subject:

From: Peter in AU
Email: Peter@planb.net.au
Date: 30 May 2001
Time: 01:16:50

does anyone know if any of the major components from the VW Golf/Rabbit GTI 4cyl engine (1975 - ) can be used on the 924?

Here's the thinking behind the question:

1. The VW GTI 4 cyl came in 1.8L and 2.0L
2. The block and head look very similar to the 924
3. Earlier standard Golf/Rabbit pistons look similar to the std 924 pistons with the chamber in the piston.

Why am I asking such a strange question?

1. The 1984cc Golf engine apparently has a stroke of 92.8mm. If a 2L Golf crank could fit a 924 you would end up with a displacement of 2.2L.

2. The later GTI (Golf II?) head was twin-cam, 16 valve.

3. I'm at work and I'm bored.

Anyone have any info?

Peter in Sydney AU.

Guest · Posted: Wed May 30, 2001 10:30 am Post subject:

From: pst
Email: petet@cornelius.com
Date: 30 May 2001
Time: 10:30:23

There are only a few pieces that are interchangeable that I have found. The timing belt and the tensioner. This VW engine is different from the 924 engine in many ways. It would be nice if a twin cam 16 valve head would fit but it doesn't.

Guest · Posted: Wed May 30, 2001 11:32 pm Post subject:

From: Peter in AU
Email: Peter@planb.net.au
Date: 30 May 2001
Time: 23:32:58

Bummer.

Oh well, it was a nice thought while it lasted.

Peter in Sydney AU

Guest · Posted: Thu May 31, 2001 11:50 am Post subject:

From: ian p
Email: badenkb@hotmail.com
Date: 31 May 2001
Time: 11:50:01

Aux air valve works
injectors and lines work

tried em...

Guest · Posted: Thu May 31, 2001 5:22 pm Post subject:

From: pst
Email: petet@cornelius.com
Date: 31 May 2001
Time: 17:22:35

You're right. There are other small parts, like the cam gear. But no major parts like the cylinder head, crankshaft, etc.