As an old school mechanic, I was shocked when I first heard about these tiny motors. Back when I was in high school VW had a 1.2 in the Beetle, but it only had 36 to 40 HP. Trying to learn about these new motors, I have found comments about the turbo oil lines getting cooked on the 1.2. Various videos on YouTube show the 1.2 motor with the exhaust and turbo in front, whereas the 1.3 has the exhaust and turbo behind the motor.
Does anyone have actual experience as to whether front or back turbo location makes any difference?
The one BIG thing I have seen is that the 1.2 has a belt in oil timing belt, and the 1.3 has a chain.
Does anyone have actual experience as to whether front or back turbo location makes any difference?
The one BIG thing I have seen is that the 1.2 has a belt in oil timing belt, and the 1.3 has a chain.
