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Anybody tell me if the Golf ,Passat TDI transverse engines are the same block as the Audi inline units, just asking if they have the same locations on the block for engine mounts etc.,
I need to source another TDI engine for a friend of mine.

Hi Rog. No, the bosses on the block can vary significantly between transverse and longitudinal versions. Not only the mounts, but on the later engines the water pump assembly is quite different. Coming to Shipston ?

Thanks Andy,
My son has to replace a TDI engine in a Audi A4 and thought it would be easier to source a Golf of Passat variant.
Yes,will be at Shipston,looking foward to it,havent been off road since October last year,just about to get my truck back from the garage now actually,have had a few cv creaks of late.

If none can help i can send you some golf 1Z tdi mounts to compare block fixings.
I won't be at Shipston mate, but will send them up with Jes if requiored.

Many thanks for your help guys,will be back in touch if I need more help.
Shame that you cant make Shipston, We were looking foward to seeing you all again, all the best till next time.