[Vwdiesel] Jetta Engine in "The Thing" ?

[Mike & Coreen Smith]

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Hi All,

Just got back from Ontario (I live in New Brunswick) where I picked up an
old Austin Mini.......but I digress.

Today I saw a local ad for a VW "The Thing". Not sure of year or actual
condition of the beast, but owner says it needs the engine rebuilt.  Will a
1988 Jetta 1.6L Turbo Diesel engine bolt right in?
I'm thinking when my floor finally gives up the ghost (next year), I'd take
the engine outta the Jetta and drop it into the Thing if it was a pretty
straight swap (which I suspect it isn't).

As you can tell, I know ZIP about the Thing, other than there were only ever
1/2 dozen or less here where I live.

What's one worth in so-so condition w/o a running engine?  What's in them
for an engine?
Mike in NB

Mike, Coreen & Corey Smith
271 Smith Rd
Waterville, NB
E2V 3V6
Canada
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