Author Topic: will a golf mk3 2l 16v engine n gearbox fit in to my golf mk3.5 convertible  (Read 2402 times)

Offline yougy

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iv a 2l 8v in at the moment(sack of sh!t ), will I need to change any thing eg wiring clocks etc, will it fit straight in.
thanks dave
thats fooked it

Offline madmanmart

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It's a straight easy swap and yes you will need engine loom, clocks, ECU ect.


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It's a straight easy swap and yes you will need engine loom, clocks, ECU ect.

What about shafts into the 4 stud hbs ?

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It's a straight easy swap and yes you will need engine loom, clocks, ECU ect.

What about shafts into the 4 stud hbs ?

Use the original four stud hubs and shafts with the 16v box. Or swap the whole lot over and make it five stud including the rear axle.


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cheers peeps

thats fooked it