pmand

I知 looking at replacing my 1988 A4U 305 TPI (Stock, 187,000km). I have a line on 2 1987 engines for free. I知 only looking to keep the original engine and drop in a refreshed engine. First attempt at a swap on my won and I know the 1987 belt runs different. Can I pull the pulleys off the 1988 and install on the 1987 so I have the same routing? Anything else I need to look at before the swap to an older model? Thanks guys.

aliceempire

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use the pulleys, water pump, etc all off your 88. They will bolt on the 87 with no problem.

pmand

Awesome! Thanks for the response aliceempire. No more excuses now I guess but get going...

MY87LT

iTrader: (2)

Question, are the replacement engines going to be 305 as well or are they 350.

pmand

Hi MY87LT. I'll be replacing with a 305TPI. It's more original to the car and between the 2 engines (1 complete w rebuilt heads and 1 missing ex manifold and throttle body) I'm only down $300 so it made sense. And I've never attempted a swap of any sort other than my CT70 lol... So I'm keeping it simple.

MY87LT

iTrader: (2)

Sounds like you have it all under control. Good luck on your swap and keep us posted with pictures if possible.

pmand

Lol ... Sure, now I actually have to follow through :roll eyes: You bet! I am hoping Xmas holidays will allow me the timeframe to get going.