I have a 1987 Jetta GLI with a bad engine. I was wonderig if anyone knows between what year engine will work in my Jetta? Example: Will a 84-85 Jetta engine work in my 1987 Jetta? Does it matter if the new/used engine was mated with a manual or a automatic transmission? I have a manual.

Any of the 1.8 liter 8 valve engines should work as long as you keep your injection, etc.... Auto vs. manual doesn't matter either as the crankshaft is the same.

Thankyou, boschmann. this helps me alot.

take care, Kijoju