[Vwdiesel] Jetta Engine in "The Thing" ?

[TexasTDI]

The VW Type 181 (aka Thing) used an air-cooled flat-four Type 1 Bug motor.

Anything is possible.  With enough money, that is.  Swapping an air-cooled
flat-four with a water-cooled inline four wouldn't be easy or cheap.

Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 236k miles
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel) - 80k miles
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike & Coreen Smith" <ve9aa at nbnet.nb.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 3:26 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Jetta Engine in "The Thing" ?


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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