AGG Engine Conversion - Information & Assistance

[garyd]

Hi Folks,
A lot of the interest in this conversion arose from the reports I posted here after doing my conversion nearly 10 years ago. At that time I offered to email out a batch of documents I had created during my conversion which included details like the engine wiring, etc. I am still receiving the occasional request for copies of these.

However, things have moved on a long way since then and all my information, and much, much more, is now available on a Facebook group specifically for this conversion. You can find this at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607.

It has proved a very popular conversion and the group has well over 4,000 members throughout the world.

Thanks
Gary

[kevtherev]

Just converted to AGG myself.

[R0B]

Not so good for those of us who don't do Farcebook but would be interested.

[garyd]

Rob,
maybe there is a place for info files here in the Wiki?
Gary

[Titus A Duxass]

Rob,
maybe there is a place for info files here in the Wiki?
Gary

I think that's a good idea and would be prepared to help out if required.

[rollercoaster]

Oh please do, sure you can..
I have AGG problems and been peeping at FaeceBook on the sly,
but I hate it and though they do have a file menu of sorts,
its hardly searchable and the useful info in any conversations,
goes down a scrolling rabbit hole serving AI more than humanity.
 

[silverbullet]

Could anyone with a 2wd AGG swap please take a couple of measurements for me?
I would like to know the "worst case" vertical clearance at each end of the engine (from fixed points, not ancilliaries*) when using standard 2wd JX engine bars and arms etc.

*although it may well be that the alternator is the highest part of the engine, I'm not quite sure.

The reason being that I have aquired the remains of an AGG but intend to fit a later crossflow head and the later distrubutorless engine management, all from a Mk4 Golf 2.0.
I do know that the crossflow "wrapover" manifold on the later engine is too tall when the engine is at 50/52 degrees, by around 40mm or so.

So I need to know how much height I have to play with, before anything hits the hatch. Which I dont want to raise!

TIA

[booted]

Mine isnt AGG but 2e with PB head. The highest point on mine is the alternator bracket

[silverbullet]

Thanks Tony, could you do me a favour and lay a straight edge on the rear deck and measure down to the highest point on the cam cover?
That will give me a working reference dimension.

[booted]

Will do