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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Tim-Mk2 on 05 December 2005, 19:49

Title: mk1 jetta 1.5 in a mk2
Post by: Tim-Mk2 on 05 December 2005, 19:49

Hey
does any1 know much about these engines!
As some may know my 1.3 at the mo is completely knackered so i need a replacement engine!
Ive been offered a mk1 1.5 from a getta glx for my mk2 and he sed i can have the engine gearbox  and anything else i need to the swap!
The problem is i dont know if it will fit ie the mounts are different??
Can any1 share some light on my problem?????
Thanks
Tim.

Title: Re: mk1 jetta 1.5 in a mk2
Post by: Tim-Mk2 on 05 December 2005, 22:16

Just had a word with dizzy is it true hat i just take out my mk2 mounts and aattach them were the original mounts for the jettta bolted on???
Thanks
Tim.

Title: Re: mk1 jetta 1.5 in a mk2
Post by: rubjonny on 06 December 2005, 13:49

Yup you need to swap mk2 mounts onto it, and it'll drop straight in.  Only thing to worry about is the gear linkage, you'll probably need a complete engine bay setup from a 5 speed MK2.  Its easy to get to though it just unbolts from the steering rack :)

Title: Re: mk1 jetta 1.5 in a mk2
Post by: Tim-Mk2 on 06 December 2005, 17:00

wellive got the ggearlinkage from the 1.5 so could i use that???
Tim.

Title: Re: mk1 jetta 1.5 in a mk2
Post by: rubjonny on 06 December 2005, 17:08

Nope the MK1 linkage is different I'm afraid :)