2.0 gti cam in a 1.8 clipper?

recently bought a clipper and wondered if i could fit the cam from a spare 2.0 gti i have? heard of fitting the 1.8 gti cam but dont have one kicking around 

anyone? or i can get a mk2 8v gti cam off a mate who is breaking one, i have EX code engine. Worth doing?

pretty sure its the same profile as a mk2 gti cam? The mk2 one will be ok if its the right type to match your head.

first thing you need to check if your head has solid or hydro tappets, pop the cover off and look at the cam cap bearings. if all there then its a solid lifter head and you need a solid lifter mk1/2 1.8 gti cam. if one is missing its a hydro lifter, then you need a hydro 1.8 mk1/2 cam, or possibly the mk3 one

thanks i have a hydro head as noticed the missing cam cap when doing the rocker gasket,

the mk3 had all cam caps, and the cams looks the same

the car did come with a spare cam so not sure what i have in it atm,

 there is 5a written on one and the other has 3a so think they are different any ideas on what they are off    

yeah for whatever reason mk3 have all 5 caps again but are still hydro. I'm pretty sure it'll fit but not 100%. cant help on the markings either I'm afraid!

thanks for the help, might just fit it and see, would i be better off with a gti dizzy too?

yes a 1.8 mk1/2 kjet dizzy has a better ignition curve so is a nice upgrade. be sure to post up part numbers before you buy as people like to miss-sell carb ones!

thanks again, will keep an eye out for one,

 need to get the horn fixed first as cant mot till it works so will do the cam once on the road