puttin a mk2 8valve GTi engine into my driver...
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puttin a mk2 8valve GTi engine into my driver...
I know you need to swap the engine mount but I need to know exactly where this is done, also i have the loom for the engine so thats should be okay but does anyone know if the fuel pump will fit into my fuel tank? also what driveshafts would be used? i will be using the 8valve Gti gearbox. Any other common problems would be great if anyone has any info!
any help would be greatley appreciated!
many thanks! Mike.
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You will need
Mk1 1.5-1.8 engine mounts all 4!
Mk1 5 speed gear linkage
New steering rack as it has the mount for the gear linkage
Im not sure on the fueling side as i blanked the injectors off and run a carb and i have my fuel pump on the blocki
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This gets asked a lot. It's not impossible but requires lots of time effort and money. Its much more involved than simply dropping in the new lump.
Things that will need changing;
If you are starting with a small block (1100/1300 engine) the drivers side mount needs relocating on the chassis leg. This involves cutting, grinding and welding.
The fuel supply is different from carburettor models. You will need the fuel pump, accumulator, tank, pipe work and all the bracketery from a donor GTI.
Engine electrics are different, you will need parts from a donor car (relays etc)
The exhaust is different (very different if starting from a small block car)
The gearbox will be totally different if starting from a small block car and will have the wrong ratios if starting from a big block car.
The steering rack is different if starting from a small block car.
The gear linkage is different if starting from a small block car
The clutch cable is different if starting from a small block car
The accelerator cable is different
The cooling plumbing will be different (more different if starting with a small block car??)
Things that should be changed
The GTI had up rated brakes and suspension that the original carb model won't have.
Other things
The GTI had sports seat (easy to upgrade) and black headlining (difficult to upgrade)
It still won't be a genuine GTI when you come to sell it and may cause difficulties with insurance companys as you will have a modified car.
If you are using a later Cabriolet GTI as a donor there are lots of detail changes like different electrical connectors from the earlier tintops. Similarly with a MKII GTI donor, plus it has a different gearbox mount, induction plumbing and fuel pump arrangement, i.e. only the basic engine block will be of any use. Later Digipants MKIIs will be an additional heap of pain
The only time I can think this is really feasible is if you have a mint rust free carb model and a GTI with good mechanics and interior but totally rotten body. If you are going to do it its probably slightly easier starting with a big block car.
And its not like there aren't any genuine GTIs for sale at reasonable £.
1983 Mars Red 1.8 Golf GTI
1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
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1987 Alpine White 1.8 Clipper Cabriolet
The trouble with doing nothing is that you never know when you are finished.
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anyone have any idea about driveshafts?
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