1.1 to a 1.8T

Hi guys my golf is a1.1 I am fitting a 1. 8 20v t in a few weeks. I am just wondering what is the best engine mount Conversions kit to get?

Epytec is always highly recomended

Thanks lad    I'll have a look a them    

Being a 1.1 would you not need to cut and move the original mount fixed to the car, drivers side? I think the 1.6 and 1.8 cars already have the mount in the right place but still need a conversion kit to fit the engine to them ?
I'm guessing so could be wrong?

Yes you need to move the mount, drill out the spot welds on the original small block mount and move it back and through 180 to the big block mount.  There's plenty of pics out there to show you where it need to move to if you're unsure.

mrpurple said

Yes you need to move the mount, drill out the spot welds on the original small block mount and move it back and through 180 to the big block mount.  There's plenty of pics out there to show you where it need to move to if you're unsure.

by any chance do u know how much the mount has to be moved back.
really appreciate the help  

about 10", look at a big block bay to se where the mount sits, its directly below the turret  

Thanks for the help lads and the pictures really helped    

Mark classic vw Carter does the mounts and he will give you all the advice you need. He is also a sponcer of the site so give a discount to paid members.

Webberna said

Mark classic vw Carter does the mounts and he will give you all the advice you need. He is also a sponcer of the site so give a discount to paid members.

I have a set bought lad, but if they don't work out I'll give him a shout  

Thanks for the help lads.

can anyone help me with the drive shafts
what car can I get them off?
or do they have to be made to suit?

for an 02a/j box you need post-84 mk1 cab/rocco injection 100mm shafts, also sometimes found on 88on 1.8 carbs. mixed info on this one (ETKA says yes, some people have found in reality, no)

later 02j have 108mm flanges so you need early/low spec 02j or late 02a 100mm flanges to replace em

you have me lost now jonny im using a 02j gearbox from a 1999 golf what drive shafts will fit. I have no mk1 shafts only mk2 and mk4

You need need 100mm inner cv mk1 shafts, these can be found on post-1984 mk1 cabrio or scirocco injection models. ETKA also suggests post-88 1.8 carb cab/rocco possibly has them too, but not everyone has foudn this to be the case. The later MK1 caddy also has the 100mm shafts on the higher spec models so dont forget those on your search.

As I say other problem is sometimes the 02j box has 108mm flanges on it, so those need swapping for 100mm ones

mk2-4 shafts are the wrong length!