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Offline della_mk3

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mk1 engine mounts
« on: 19 May 2010, 22:14 »
hey guys. dont really spend much time in the mk1 section. as im a mk3 man but....
my friend has a 1.3carb which he blew up.  hes bought himself a 16v from  a mk 2 golf.  all the engine mounts are nothing like and look purpose made for a subframe, like my mk3.   doesa anybody know where to get the correct mounts, or is it the case of wrong engine/box?


thanks in advance
della
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Offline Wayne

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #1 on: 19 May 2010, 23:34 »
You will need the section of chassis welded in for the 1.6 / 1.8 engine then run mk1 1.6 or 1.8 mounts.

Running carbs will be easier.
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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #2 on: 20 May 2010, 09:06 »
yeah you need to chop the driver side mount bracket off the chassis leg, flip it upside down then weld it back on in a different spot.  then 1.5-1.8 MK1/cabby/scirocco mounts. you also need to change the steering rack and gear linkages from a 1.5-1.8 5 speed manual mk1/cabby
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #3 on: 20 May 2010, 13:57 »
imo it might be easier to get a gti shell and start from there!? but then it would already have an 1800 in it so could just convert to 16v maybe..  :undecided:
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Offline della_mk3

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #4 on: 20 May 2010, 20:19 »
thanks a lot guys.. i said buy a gti woo, but hes spent alot of money on it to be fair. need to get this engine in for him though and get him back on the road.  dont suppose anybody has mk1 1.8 mounts by any chance?
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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #5 on: 20 May 2010, 21:11 »
ok i got the mounts of the bay.

rubjohnny why change the rack?  :huh:
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Offline SoundillusioN

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #6 on: 20 May 2010, 21:33 »
Quote from: della_mk3 on 20 May 2010, 21:11
ok i got the mounts of the bay.

rubjohnny why change the rack?  :huh:
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rubjohnny, quote me if i'm wrong but i believe the racks and linkages are different on smaller engines. Linkages defo are. The mk2 16v engine wont accommodate  what youve already got.
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Offline della_mk3

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #7 on: 20 May 2010, 21:51 »
the linkage definitly needs changing, was just unsure as to the rack, i didnt notice a problem.  might aslwell get him to buy this rack (mk1 1.8 )  we go get the mounts and linkage on sunday.  saves any messing about, always easier when its not your money  :grin:
« Last Edit: 20 May 2010, 21:55 by della_mk3 »
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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #8 on: 22 May 2010, 02:27 »
keep us posted then, few piccies if you get your teeth into it!  :cool:
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Offline della_mk3

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Re: mk1 engine mounts
« Reply #9 on: 23 May 2010, 13:01 »
we should be picking the mounts linkage and rack up today.  but dont think were fiiting untill bank holiday weekend. i will take some pictures,  thanks for the help guys really apreciate it
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