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Thanks for that, but I've already read it and didn't understand a word of it! I'm not a mechanic and don't understand the jargon. I need someone to tell me in plain speak which engines fit; e.g. VW Passat 2.0 1989 so I can go buy one!!!! Talk of torque, gear ratios and various abbreviations etc are ...

Hi folks! Hubby and I bought a shell back in May and very slowly resurrecting her. We bought her without an engine or gearbox, so are now on the hunt for the best option. It originally had a 2.1 Air-Cooled engine. We want a diesel engine - ideally 2.0l or there abouts with automatic transmission (I'...