Author Topic: will mk3 4 door parts fit on a 3 door?  (Read 787 times)

Offline AdamBeevers

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will mk3 4 door parts fit on a 3 door?
« on: 28 September 2010, 20:54 »
hi there im doing an 16v engine , axel, brake , cpu ( the lot basically) conversion onto my 1.4 3 door golf, and am doing this by way of a donor car, i have  found a good priced one near me and wandering if all the important bits will it onto mine i know the engine will but what about axels and stuff is it different? cheers. adam.

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Re: will mk3 4 door parts fit on a 3 door?
« Reply #1 on: 28 September 2010, 21:01 »
All the same and you will need everything.

Any reason you want to do the conversion and not put the 16v back on the road.

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Re: will mk3 4 door parts fit on a 3 door?
« Reply #2 on: 28 September 2010, 21:13 »
just because my 1.4 looks the bomb :D

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Re: will mk3 4 door parts fit on a 3 door?
« Reply #3 on: 28 September 2010, 21:17 »
just because my 1.4 looks the bomb :D

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

Have a read of this thread, major work needed including uprating the brakes.

Also worth considering your insurance.