.Donor engines for a 2002 golf

Asked by biggychi Mar 24, 2013 at 06:23 PM about the 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLS

Question type: Car Customization

i have a 1997 jetta 2.0 liter. rusted out strut towers.  can i use the engine to put in a 2002 golf

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Hans answered 11 years ago

Probably not a good idea if your state has inspections or emissions. EPA regulations prohibit putting an engine from an older car into a newer car.

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