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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: antgti on 21 December 2003, 18:45

Title: Mk4 Engine in Mk1
Post by: antgti on 21 December 2003, 18:45

Has anyone ever fitte a Mk4 engine into a MK1, if so what was it and how hard to do.  DIY or professional only.  I have come across a nice Mk1 Gti but engine needs new head and i thought about engine transplant instead.  Have seen a 1.6 mk4 unit on e-bay for ?75 minus ECU.

Any hints

Title: Re:Mk4 Engine in Mk1
Post by: mk1 on 21 December 2003, 19:06

Don't see the advantage in fitting a mk4 1600 engine in a nice mk1 gti. If the mk1 is that good, o/haul the head or fit a 2ltr engine in and it will look the same under the bonnet. Mk4 engines are going to be a pain to fit and get to work. My advice is repair what you have with the correct parts ;).
Steve.