Hi everyone, I'm finally starting my 1.9-2.4l conversion. I've been reading everything i can get my hands on. In TGSI's block prep article they mention that the 1.9l had two main bearing cap sizes. I was curious if anyone knew specific years or had any other clues as to which engines had the larger main bearing caps.
large main bearing caps, which years?
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