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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: shepgti on 15 February 2011, 13:35

Title: engine mounts
Post by: shepgti on 15 February 2011, 13:35
does the abf require moving of the engine mount brackets?
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 15 February 2011, 14:02
only if its a 1.0-1.3 shell, same as putting any big block into 1.0-1.3
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: shepgti on 15 February 2011, 14:09
mines a 1.5 so guess they have the same mounts then
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 February 2011, 14:46
Quote from: shepgti on 15 February 2011, 14:09
mines a 1.5 so guess they have the same mounts then

Yep sadly  :grin: ...... but this is news to me... when did an ABF plan kick in!?
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 15 February 2011, 14:54
1.5 has big block mountings so abf will drop right in, unbolt 1.5 engine brackets and bolt to the abf. just need to trim timing belt covers a bit, are you goinf to use the 1.5 or other mk1/2 gearbox?
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: shepgti on 15 February 2011, 19:25
No real plans yet, just looking at it as a slightly easier conversion if I decide to change the engine.
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: Wayne on 15 February 2011, 19:58
Are planning on running it on carbs or injection.
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: SoundillusioN on 15 February 2011, 20:25
Quote from: Wayne on 15 February 2011, 19:58
Are planning on running it on carbs or injection.

Because the answer to this then moves the transplant on to all the stuff that's required for fueling.
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: Wayne on 15 February 2011, 20:43
Quote from: SoundillusioN on 15 February 2011, 20:25
Quote from: Wayne on 15 February 2011, 19:58
Are planning on running it on carbs or injection.

Because the answer to this then moves the transplant on to all the stuff that's required for fueling.

Yes in a way, bike or webber carbs would be ace however but will be juicy.
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: shepgti on 16 February 2011, 00:09
as i say this isnt a definate plan although if i do decide to change the engine it will be to a 2.0 16v, would like to run it on itb's if i did. remeber this car is only a weekend toy so things like mpg/practicality just dont matter :smiley:
Title: Re: engine mounts
Post by: Wayne on 16 February 2011, 13:39
Quote from: shepgti on 16 February 2011, 00:09
as i say this isnt a definate plan although if i do decide to change the engine it will be to a 2.0 16v, would like to run it on itb's if i did. remeber this car is only a weekend toy so things like mpg/practicality just dont matter :smiley:

Go for it, would a ace little sleeper.  :cool: