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Re: QSW?



From: "Wm. Josiah Erikson" <werikson@hampshire.edu>

I have an '87 QSW (Quantum Syncro Wagon... mechanically almost identical
to the 4KQ of the same year, I believe).
2226cc NA 10v I-5, hydraulic head.
Is this a JT code motor?

-YUP

Is this an interference engine? (In other words, should I change my
timing belt NOW?) Should I change the water pump at the same time? Yes,
right?

-YUP.And YUP.And YUP.And Idler Pulley for T-Belt.

OK... thinking ahead to upgrading this engine. I want about 170-180bhp.
I'd love more, but I HATE turbo lag.

-I think THIS is actually the perfect case for the 1.8t, opposed to the urq.  The 1.8t has little if no "lag" (stock).  Is
already at 150bhp, and can easily be 180+bhp.  And etc... The wagon doesn't need the same power as a coupe (IMHO) (want v.
need...blah,blah).

-Let's see it Josiah....

Derek Daily
http://www.egroups.com/list/syncronized
90 CQ (needs 3B or ABY)
86.5 VW qsw (needs 1.8t?)