1990 Jetta 1.8L 8v swap 2.0L GTI
 

I have a 90 Jetta, blew the head gasket and destroyed the piston rings. First off how much work does it take to fix what I got? Now I know were a 2.0L turbo intercooled engine from a 2003 Golf GTI and 6 spd transmission is. How hard is it swap those or is it possible?

RE: 1990 Jetta 1.8L 8v swap 2.0L GTI
 

Rings and head gasket isn't a big deal if you have tools and a place to work. A weekend job if you know your way around the engine bay.
I don't know about the 2.0 swap. I'd be surprised if it was a bolt-up deal.

RE: 1990 Jetta 1.8L 8v swap 2.0L GTI
 

the engine your talking about is the 1.8t and with all the electrical stuff im guesing it would be a bitch to put in. try the vr6 swap its been done more so you could get more help if you needed

RE: 1990 Jetta 1.8L 8v swap 2.0L GTI
 

spot on dub

head swap?
 

hi i'm new on here. i have an o1 jetta gls with the 2.slow engine. its been a dependaple car but i'm tired of driving a one with no power...at all.
does anyone know if its possible to mate a 1.8t head, intake,exhaust and turbo with the 2.0 block?