First gen with 7 bolt to buy or not to buy

[CBgst]

I'm looking to buy a 93 tsi awd. The problem is I was wanting to buy one with a 6 bolt but this car is extremely clean. Is crank walk as much of a problem in the 1st gens as it is in the 2nd gens? Also if I were to buy it later on could I drop in a 6 bolt relatively easy. What I mean by easy is easier than it would be to put a 6 bolt in a 2nd gen. The car only has 47k miles on it so an engine swap won't be for a while but eventually I wanted to build a 6 bolt to drop in what car I end up buying.

 

[90GSX]

6bolt > (1G)7Bolt > (2G)7Bolt > Everything else

I've heard few complaints from 1G 7-bolt owners about crank walk, however the rods are obviously not as strong as the 6-bolt rods. A 6-bolt short block swap into a late 1G wouldn't be difficult, the main difference would be the flywheel. Certainly much easier than a 6-bolt swap into a 2G.

IMHO: a 1G AWD w/ only 47K; buy it!

Good luck,

 

[InferiorWang]

The 1g 7 bolts aren't overly crankwalk prone. They can get it, but then all cars can. You shouldn't worry about it too much. It shouldn't be too difficult to swap a 6 bolt in later if you really want it. And hey, if you get this car you get the lovely 4 bolt rear. If this car is in good shape go for it.

 

[CBgst]

The car is supposedly in perfect condition. I plan on buying it if the price is right. I'm going to look at it next week.

 

[DSM_Drew]

WOW! A 93 AWD with 47K, I agree with 90GSX, grab it!!!

 

[InFlames]

Buy it!!! That motor should be fine. Remember, the rest of the car also has ONLY 47k on it. So even if you do have to put a 6bolt in, you still got a car with great body/driveline/interior.

 

[GBabyTSI]

i don't know but you need to buy somithing i am tired of betting the everyone around here

 

[NDgsx]

Originally posted by 90GSX
A 6-bolt short block swap into a late 1G wouldn't be difficult, the main difference would be the flywheel. Certainly much easier than a 6-bolt swap into a 2G.

Just measure the thrust play with a dial indicator (put the magnetic stand on the frame) and measure the play. If it's in spec don't worry about it.

You do have to make sure that you get 6 bolt parts, not just the bare block. The front case, oil filter housing, and timing belt cover are different.

 

[Streetbeat]

dont buy it, its a horrible car, maybe you should just buy it for me...so that way you wont have to worry about crank walk......but seriously get the car dude sounds nice

 

[BoostinAWD]

You would have to be f'ing stupid not to buy a 1st gen with under 50k miles.

I bought mine with 160K 3 years ago.

Buy it

 

[candela]

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