Audi APY S3 engine seized - replacement options?

[kambo]

Hi guys, first post apologies - I can't find concrete info on this anywhere.

I've got a 99' S3 with a dead engine, which other 1.8T engines (if any) - can I put in it's place?
Obviously I have all ancillaries, just need a bare engine.

The S3 engines are crazy money compared to other 1.8T models...

Thanks in advance

 

[s3dave]

all transverse will fit , AGU etc just be careful of ARY to name one that has the 19mm wrist pins..Search for golf 1.8T engines, they are usually cheaper..

 

[<tuffty/>]

AGU from an A3 or Golf or AYP from an Ibiza Cupra Mk3...

Avoid AUM, and any other later 150/180hp engine as they have 19mm rods... later ones in particular have tangless crack rods and aren't really a good idea unless changing the rods to forged replacements

<tuffty/>

 

[kambo]

Thanks a lot guys, eBay time!