How difficult will it be to upgrade engine from 8valve gti to mk3 2litre 16v abf

[golfmk2boy]

Hi,

As some of you may know my 8valve gti motor has died.  I am considering getting a 2litre 16valve ABF engine from a mk3 gti. 

I know that the mk3 engine mounting is the same (I think).  However I do not know what exactly I will need apart from the obvious, ie, loom, ecu.

Will I need a mk3 exhaust?

Please help.

[rubjonny]

what year is it?  if its a late spec the engine loom will plug straight in.  You'll need a complete MK2 16v zaust system ideally, or at least the downpipe which will connect to the 8v system.
you might have clearance probs at the bulkhead, either a taller front engine mount or some percussive surgery to the tunnel will sort this out

[Judderi]

I dont think you have bulkhead clearance problems at all rubjonny. Mine didnt anyway.

If you wanna use the mk3 gearbox also you will need the cable change shifter box and a little gizmo to convert the cluth from hydraulic to manual (its just like a rocking arm really). You can get them but im not sure where from.

[sc]

i'm intrested in this conversion any ideas on costs to get it done as my engine skills are non existant

[Judderi]

Oh and all the mounts are the same. The engine will just drop straight in. Not sure on cost really. The engines probably sell for around £650. Have a look on ebay.

[Judderi]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MK3-GOLF-GTI-2-0-16V-ABF-Engine_W0QQitemZ4631403286QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ECU-for-MK3-VW-GOLF-GTI-16v-ABF-Engine-1995-N-Reg_W0QQitemZ4632275469QQcategoryZ9889QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem