Re: RE: 4-cylinder engine

[Dan Simoes <dans@ans.net>]

Ned wrote:
> BTW, the timing belt
> wasn't an issue for the 1.8l but you're looking at a 2.0l which is no
> longer a free wheeling engine when the belt breaks.  I've seen 3 timing
> belt tensioners check out at about 100k. One of them took the belt & some
> valves at the same time.  I think you'll like it.

I have a hard time seeing how the 4 could be a better match for
the car.  I tell my wife all the time "I love the engine in this
car ('88 90) but I'd love to put it in my car (86 GLI)."  These
cars are so darn heavy that you'd have to keep the RPMs way up 
to get any power, I bet.  Just speculating.  Definitely cheaper 
to maintain though, if my Jetta is any comparision.

Are you talking about the 2.3l 5cyl, or another 4 cyl?
My understanding is that the 2.3l 10v 5cyl is a non-interference
engine, while the 20v motor is.

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