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Hi- currently 1.9dg poptop. I'm looking for (under £1500)potential engine upgrade & thinking in order:
cost of conversion, then mpg, then insurance, reliability,breakdown ease of repair.
1.8-2ltr Gti seems sensible & not too complex, but why apparently not too popular?? Would gearing & torque be an issue (4spd manual) with likely single webber carb. I would ideally collect parts then do the lions share of engine out & new one in over two days.!sounds easy to just write it down.......thx. Tim

waltraud,
Not sure why no answers Give it another go.
I'm dead interested in the outcome

Thanks- having realised
a td conversion could be 1500 ish am also now wondering about on-costs, I.e. lpg/vs diesel & parts/servicing of td set up. Also wondering about polo petrol eng fitted to brazil bays.
Tim

I've fitted a 1.8GTi on a 4sp, use to have a 1.9WBX. Been running it for 2 years. The GTi is V reliable, torque is no issue for my bus as it isn't heavy. Gearing is fine.
If you're going to do it keep the injection.