Crankshaft

1999 VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
280,000 MILES • 2.6L • 5 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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MELVILLW
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Is the 2.3 and 2.6 crank the same size?
Nov 20, 2021 at 12:55 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

Since the Caravelle was not sold in the United States, we do not have complete specifications.

However as far as we know the 2.3L and 2.6L has different crankshafts. As they use different fuel management and timing.

Please do let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.

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Nov 20, 2021 at 8:17 PM
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