Question: what is the difference between a vw long block and a short block?
Answer: A short block is an assembled block with crankshaft, rods and pistons to full rotating assembly usually including freeze plugs. ... A short-block is just a block with crankshaft, rods and pistons. A long-block adds heads, camshaft and valve train, head covers, water pump, oil pump, oil pan and a few other parts.