May sound like a stupid Question

[ClassyIrish]

But to me, it isn't, how do I know what kind of bug I have? I bought her, about a month ago. She is an 04 Convertible. Has Turbo on the back trunk hood, and engine plastic cover has 20

so, does anyone know what I have? LOL (I know, I am a dork)

[Smileybug]

In what respect? Trim level?

[Toad]

Does the engine say 2.0 on it, or 20V Turbo?

[SixChuter]

If you are wondering which engine you have, it is the 1.8L 20 valve turbo.....if the cover says 20V. Great engine.

[ClassyIrish]

yes, the plastic cover on the engine has 20 v on it. Turbo on the back. I read about TDI, GLS, GLX, etc, and 1.8T and 2.0T. Just a wondering in the land of beetle, trying to aquaint myself with ms. BughZ. So, what does it mean to have a 1.8T with 20 valves?

I am enjoying the hell out of this little car. (giggles)

I traded in my 93 chevy van for this cute little car. Had that van for 18 years. His name was Gandalf!

[dnyed]

It is a 1.8 liter, 20 Valve Turbo engine. That means it has five valves per cylinder. Congrats!

[ClassyIrish]

Originally Posted by Evanrude

It means you drive a car with more VROOM!

150 horsepower @ 5800 rpm
162 lb-ft of torque @ 2200 rpm

Turbos are great cars, but must make sure the timing belt has been done, if not, the timing belt and water pump should be done between 50-60K miles. If the timing belt goes out, you are *usually* looking at a new engine.

well that sucks, about the belt and pump. I just bought it a month ago with 120,000 on her odometer. She runs fine, and the carfax has nothing indicating timing belt or water pump have been changed. Timing belts don't usually f up an engine, do they?

[Speedtek]

Originally Posted by ClassyIrish

well that sucks, about the belt and pump. Timing belts don't usually f up an engine, do they?

It will if it breaks....big time.