WJ ENGINE ??????

[isham-research.freeserve.co.uk at pop.pol.net.uk]

> I have been advised that the WJ engine was used in early 200 turbo's up to
> about 82. I guess the original block and possibly head have been changed
> somewhere in its 16 year 8 owner history.
> Are WJ and WR blocks the same? The WJ engine produced 170 BHP compared to
> the WR's 200 due to the lack of an intercooler, ignition ECU and lower
> boost pressure. I guess a WJ block with all the above items has the same
> power output as a WR. Could it be missing sodium exhaust valves have a
> different compression ratio smaller clutch etc.

No, you don't have a WJ engine - just a WJ block.  Odd blocks are not
unknown in early WRs.  If it was done under warranty, the Audi database
may still contain the relevant records - you seem to need the registration
number at the time, the VIN, and a helpful dealer.

Aluminium engine blocks appeared around 85-F-900nnn.  Is your VIN in
this area?  Two of the 'odd block' cars I've seen were probably
originally fitted with aluminium blocks.

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