3a distributer

[Ti Kan]

Jonas K. writes:
> On 5/13/02 7:10 PM, Ti Kan <ti at amb.org> wrote:
> > The blocks are basically the same.  The 3A distributor should drop right
> > in to your block.  If you want a "mechanical" distributor (which I assume
> > you mean vacuum/centrifugal advance) you can use the distributor out of
> > any of the early VW or Audi 4 cylinder engines from the Fox/4000 or
> > VW Dasher/Rabbit/Scirocco/Jetta cars.
>
> Not so simple.
>
> The 3a and 9a blocks are basically the same, but they use different oil
> pumps. The 9a (being 16v) uses a pump driven by the intermediate shaft,
> while the 3a uses a pump driven by the distributor. The 3A distributor won't
> drop in without changing oil pumps.
> ...

Oops, my bad.  Somehow I missed the fact that the recipient engine is
a 16V.  Jonas is right.  My statement would be true only if the recipient
is an 8V motor.

-Ti
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