16 v Crankshaft!

[Pantherpro]

Hi guys, i have a question, i got a 9A engine on my golf, and the crankshaft is not working as it should "unbalanced"
now i have a 1.8 16v block with all the internal in good shape, my question is

Can i use the 1.8 16v crankshaft on my 9A 2.0 16v engine, thanks a lot!

regards from Mexico city!

[Youngfonza]

I think you can. Just lay it in the block with the bearing in and test fit it..

[ps2375]

The stroke is different.

[antichristonwheels]

you can get your crank balanced at a machine shop.

Maybe not in Mexico but def in the US it is easy to find shops that do dynamic balancing of the entire rotating assembly.

[Jones84]

I have a ABA 2.0 crank that will fit the 9A if you need it. I am not sure what shipping would be to Mexico. hit me up if you want it.

[jetta86GLI]

que onda no el ciguenial del 1.8 16v (PL) no va a quedar en el bloque de 2.0 16v (9A), el que si queda es de 2.0 ABA .
Tengo varios cigueniales de 2.0 ABA si te interesan

[Youngfonza]

yes the stroke is different, but if you want more drivable power the rods are the same length.

[Pantherpro]

OMG now im confussed! so, can i use the pl crank on 9a block? please an expert!

[jetta86GLI]

In the top Crankshaft is 92.8mm 2.0 in the bottom 86.4mm 1.8


Side view

[Youngfonza]

it looks good to go.. I can only speak from personal experience, but I put a diesel crank95.5mm in my 9a block. it fit like a glove no problems. With the pl block I would worry about clearance.

[wickedOEM]

I doubt your crank is out of balance. I balance engines at a machine shop and inline cranks are almost never out enough to shake noticeably. I think you'll find you have another problem.