Engine rebuild for a 75 Scirocco?

[M4]

We just removed all parts from my 75 Scirocco 1.6l down to a short block, it won't turn over and it looks like the #4 piston is stuck. Does anyone have a suggestion for a rebuild? I'd really like a fuel injection option. I filled each cylinder with trans fluid and will check when I return to town this weekend.

[crsmp5]

is get a 89-92 1.8 from a golf/jetta with the non cis fuel system... its a 10:1 big valve 1.8 and other then the waterneck on the head looks 100% like the oe one.. but lots more hp if you do a real fuel system to it.. will have electroic ijectors so can do a stand alone style system.. you can also do aba with 1.8 head and such too.. id waste no time/money on whats in it.. as the smile other options give are cheap
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[Butcher]

Rebuilding may be difficult due to finding pistons etc. Cost certainly would be high too.

Depending what your skill set is, I would either recommend a used engine from another CIS car. Possibly re-ring it, new bearings, and seals. The upper hose is different due to the placement of the hose flange. Other than that, it should be pretty much a bolt in.

[vwoldbug]

A 1975 Scirocco would have Zenith carb . I would look for a whole car and take what is needed.

[oprn]

VW Dasher and Fox, Audi Fox, Dodge Omni and Plymouth Horizon had variations of the same engine that will fit too.

Or slip in a VW diesel and enjoy 60 mpg! Depends on what you want to use the car for.

Rebuilding is not difficult or expensive but I have not checked parts availability lately.

By the way I have an intake manifold around here somewhere from a '75 Sirocco that had a single barrel Solex on it from the factory.

[Butcher]

[oprn]

[Butcher]

To clarify, there was no 1981 VW Rabbit diesel with 80HP [stock].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Golf_Mk1

I understand what you are saying, you could modify the entire car to accept a diesel engine, but it would not be easy or as fast as installing a gas engine.

[oprn]

'81 was the first year for the turbo diesel here in Canada and I had one.

[M4]

Thank you for the reply, I do want to stay with a gas engine. So a vw from 1989-92 will swap in, any more details on the swap engine ie is a 2.0L an option?

I have no problem buying another donor vw for the engine, wiring etc.

[TDCTDI]

Yes, '88-'92 engines will work fine. Ideally, source one from a Cabriolet as they already have the proper mount (& timing covers to fit that mount), & the intake (& fuel injection system) & exhaust manifolds are designed for that chassis. You may still want to keep the original exhaust manifold & downpipe as it should be a dual outlet vs the cabriolet may only be a single (either spring clamped or 4 bolt design.).

The 2.0 usually causes clearance issues with the hood due to taller block height & intake manifold that wraps over the valve cover. If you are going the "more complicated" route, I would suggest a 1.8T from a Golf/Jetta/Beetle before the 2.0.

The 1.9 TDI is a great option too, that's what I have in mine.
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