Can I swap a 98 beetle 2.0 engine with a 98 jetta 2.0 engine

Asked by Debbi64 Aug 06, 2020 at 07:32 PM about the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 2 Dr STD Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 98 beetle 2.0 bad engine bought a
98 jetta 2.0 that's suppose to drop right in..
But doesn't have same amount of sensors on
it..  Can I make this engine work?

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

I would say maybe at best. If the sensors are in parts you can swap over like the intake manifold it could work. No guarantees.

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