Mk2/3 subframe differences?

[Dave_IOW]

Right, shell originally a 1.3 mk2.

Gone for a 16v front subframe and all the associated gear for wide track.

Using 16v rear mounts, 1.3 front engine mount.

Engine is a 20vT, AGU.

Having an issue with cambelt cover hitting a stubby master cylinder! I've already put the shortened Cupra one on and it's actually touching the cover.

Is there any actual difference between the mk2 and 3 subframes themselves? If I was to swap all the mk3 components to mk2 subframe, would that give me any more clearance?

After all the research I did, thought I had the right setup that was going to work!

[Sgt_Lemon]

Remove the master cylinder and engine brake only. Start spending savings on loads of gearboxes.

[Dave_IOW]

Apparently the rear mounts do sit slightly lower on the mk3 units, might help someone else in the future.

Will see if the mk2 frame fixes my problem on Thursday.

[Sgt_Lemon]

Of a conversion guide I read somewhere the guy cut off and welded the rear engine mount slightly lower to give an extra few mm clearance.

[gazareth]

if you modify the front mount to lower engine a couple of mm that should sort it or you could put some heavy washers between the ends of the mount crossmember and the chassis legs.