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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: MR.V on 25 March 2006, 01:07

Title: 1.3 mk1 engine mount relocation
Post by: MR.V on 25 March 2006, 01:07

hi guys is there any chance of any pictures or tips on how to fit a 1.8 mk2 card engine in a 1.3 mk1
i know the engine mounts need to be changed but i need to know where they shoud be located in the engine bay
any help would be great

jon

Title: Re: 1.3 mk1 engine mount relocation
Post by: x5pea on 28 March 2006, 10:20

I did this coversion many years ago... al hunt out some pics....

Only needs one mount changed drop out the old engine pop in the new one secure the first two mounts and mark out the 3rd, Remove the engine again weld the mount then refit the new engine again. Thats the way i did it be be on the safe side,

Al get back to you with pics if i can find them

Title: Re: 1.3 mk1 engine mount relocation
Post by: MR.V on 28 March 2006, 23:27

mint!! i thought it was a real arse of a job it don't sound too bad !
do you know which engine mounts gotta be moved ?
can a use the old one that i cut off of is it best to get a Mk2 mounting point (i have a Mk2 shell) and graft it on?

thanks for the response so far !!

Title: Re: 1.3 mk1 engine mount relocation
Post by: ManicGTI on 01 April 2006, 01:11

Its the Driver side mount., you need to cut it off, invert it 180 degrees and weld back onto teh chassis leg.  Theres a notch in the mount that lines up with a crease in the chassis leg itself  :smiley:.

Ask Mk1_Driver (James) on CGTI, hes got pics as he did small to large block conversion on his :)