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General => The garage => Topic started by: Callum*dubbin on 31 October 2010, 15:54

Title: VR6 TRANSPLANT HELP
Post by: Callum*dubbin on 31 October 2010, 15:54

hey peeps.

would anyone be kind enough to write me a list of everything needed to transplant a VR6 into my mk3 gti 16v?

i would really appreciate you're help.

Title: Re: VR6 TRANSPLANT HELP
Post by: cняis on 31 October 2010, 16:07

engine
ecu
loom inc transponder/keys/locks (there may be a way around this)
driveshafts (probably)
brakes
exhaust (manifold minimum)
radiator
dash clocks might be ok

Title: Re: VR6 TRANSPLANT HELP
Post by: Callum*dubbin on 31 October 2010, 16:39

Thanks alot  :smiley: great help, am thinking about doing this sometime after the new year, have you done this yourself? any ideas on costs? think you can get the engine and geat box etc for about £400.

Title: Re: VR6 TRANSPLANT HELP
Post by: Wayne on 31 October 2010, 18:55

Have a read: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=124485.0

To be honest I would not bother, your 16v is a good all round choice.