golf 3 2.0 into T4 2.0

[Golf Loon]

It has already had a heart transplant apparently, Looks loke an Audi 80 engine, or similar.

What is the engine code?

[vwtyp2]

engine number is 3A095787
where do I find the engine code?

[Oli]

engine block is different...dosnt bolt to the gearbox...from memory when I want to do same thing (give up on the end)......just rebuild old one or use some good botom end if your one is not good ( in this case from golf loon if is ok) and fix your head in any machine shop for couple hundred (i dont pay even that afther few times dealling with same guy)...
Cheers
Oli

[Golf Loon]

Thats a 3A Audi shortblock motor, not a long block T4 lump with more torque and strength. Probably why it has died.

I have a tried and tested T4 2L bottom end for $350 and $50 delivery.

[vwtyp2]

what else would I need to get?
can I re-use the top end of my engine on yours?

[Bug_racer]

Get it all rebuilt , if your top end is gone it wont be long before your bottom end will go too

[Golf Loon]

what else would I need to get?
can I re-use the top end of my engine on yours?

You can. I`d get a machine shop to check the head over and probably skim it, new headgasket and bolts and bolt it back together.

2Ls are tough. If it was a 2.5, I`d recommend rebuilding it all.

[vwtyp2]

hmmm, sounds like the best option.
I will chech with a few places near me on prices on getting my head checked over.
If it is screwed, what would I expect to pay for a replacement top end?
Ideally, I'd like to just bash in a complete replacement engine.