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Also the MK4 fuel rail is used, the MK5 BUB engine doesnt have a return line, is constant pressure (not sure on the right term, but there is something else wrong with the MK5 rail that i cannot remember), so you will also need the MK4 fuel rail and FPR.
The thermostat housing items and oil cooler are binned for the MK3 VR6 items, the BUB oil cooler is too big and will contact the front of the car. Not sure what eurowise has done with there new R32 mounts, if this is something that has been looked at and they have moved the engine backwards in the bay, then you can keep the BUB oil cooler?
You will need the DBW pedal from a MK5 golf, they are all the same, so don't worry about finding a R32 specific one, unless you want the aluminium pedal; this does mean that you will need some of the interior harness.
Wiring as always is the hold back on these, my mate dropped a BUB into a MK2, ended up with MK3 clocks, so like you mentioned rubjohny would be the best answer on the wiring.
Any reason for the V5 gearbox? The MK3 VR6 gearbox flywheel and clutch all bolt up to the BUB, unless the V6 does the same?
Looked at doing what you are doing, but decided on the MK3 VR6 approach instead, just more documented and i know i can do it
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the main problem with the tensioners and brackets when i looked at this, all kept the PAS pump, so for fitting, the mk4 R32 brackets and pullies are used.
Also the MK4 fuel rail is used, the MK5 BUB engine doesnt have a return line, is constant pressure (not sure on the right term, but there is something else wrong with the MK5 rail that i cannot remember), so you will also need the MK4 fuel rail and FPR.
The thermostat housing items and oil cooler are binned for the MK3 VR6 items, the BUB oil cooler is too big and will contact the front of the car. Not sure what eurowise has done with there new R32 mounts, if this is something that has been looked at and they have moved the engine backwards in the bay, then you can keep the BUB oil cooler?
You will need the DBW pedal from a MK5 golf, they are all the same, so don't worry about finding a R32 specific one, unless you want the aluminium pedal; this does mean that you will need some of the interior harness.
Wiring as always is the hold back on these, my mate dropped a BUB into a MK2, ended up with MK3 clocks, so like you mentioned rubjohny would be the best answer on the wiring.
Any reason for the V5 gearbox? The MK3 VR6 gearbox flywheel and clutch all bolt up to the BUB, unless the V6 does the same?
Looked at doing what you are doing, but decided on the MK3 VR6 approach instead, just more documented and i know i can do it
All the best though! the 6-Cylinders in a MK1 are just made to be there!
Hi chap,
Thanks for all the info. Re the fuel rail, you can use the mk5 one. You need the fuel filter for the engine which has an integrated fuel pressure regulator and you get the return from there.
I will remove the stock water heat exchange unit and have a mocal kit ready to go on
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The reason I went for the v5 is it has better gear ratios and is newer than the AAA vr6 boxes. The vr6 flywheel and clutch will work with the v5 as well
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How much better is the V5 on ratios? And in what way, shorter ratio for drive ability or something else?
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well that is all good news then!
How much better is the V5 on ratios? And in what way, shorter ratio for drive ability or something else?
Yes the V5 has shorter gear ratios but will need to change out 5th gear as it will be too short for the motorway.
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Bit of degreaser and the power washer and got it looking better. I then brass wheel brushed the aluminium oxide off.
Not sure what finish I should do it in yet.
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Also got a new rocker cover powder coated black hammer finish with silver vein.
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First sorted out the garage so I wasn't falling over myself:
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The engine has some room now so I can get around it better.
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Took the wings off for better access and not to damage them during the conversion.
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Took the brake bar off as I have a dual circuit remote brake servo setup to go in
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Took the heater set-up out as plan to use an E36 electric heater I have.
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Quite a sizeable chunk of space now the heater system is out.
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I'm looking forward to seeing this go in - should be a bit of an animal!![]()
Cheers chap, I hope so but quite a few hurdles and the wiring makes me cry inside
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Gets the thumbs up from me Rich.Like where your going with it .Did you manage to get in contact with Matey from Newton abbott regarding the install of his R32 lump ?.
Thanks bud. Nah no one really wants to help with the specifics. I have a good idea of what I need to do and will share the secrets
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Yes the car was originally blue
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Following this with interest!
I keep seeing vids on Instagram of that red R32'd mk1, sounds brillaint
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i was impatient and cut it out in 3…
but after a few years realising if i ever got stopped by the coppers they would probably take the car off me i just bought a complete front end and I'm going to weld my vin onto it and then re install the rain tray
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i may even re open the heater box hole
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dont get me wrong it looks great but its slightly worrying as the car needs to be identifiable by a number that forms part of the chassis in the original location
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I removed the front carpet and seats to avoid any welding splatter trashing them.
Re protecting the car when welding I have quite a large welding blanket which I used for the inside but needed something else for the windscreen.
Tip of the day - I bought a pack of 3 x 1m2 fire blankets of ebay for a tenner which are the same fibreglass treated material as the welding blanket. They worked a treat covering the top of the car.
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