It Begins: The S3 1.8T into my '85 Mk2 GTI

**GOLFBALLS** · 16-03-2009, 09:45 PM

Ok so finally got some time to partially put the AMK back together.
New sump, oil filter bracket/cooler/filter, new oil pump etc.

Also got my G60 mounts from GSF in the mail. Just waiting for correct brackets. Realised I cant use 020 brackets on the 02A because it makes the whole engine/gearbox sit 15mm forward than normal

So I need the brackets from a 4cyl Corrado or Passat from '89 - '92.
Anyway the mounts are here...

And also attacked the charge pipe with the wire wheel tonight after a trying day. hadda get outta the house... Will paint it too

More to come soon...

**MattyT** · 16-03-2009, 10:58 PM

Great to see some progress Wade, keep it up!

**golf3** · 17-03-2009, 05:12 AM

When I did my 02A swap, I needed a the front engine mount bracket too! The 020 one I was using snapped...ooops!
So, I went down to the local VW dealer and ordered a mk3 tdi manual 02A engine mount bracket. It didn't take long to come in, and it might be easier to source than a corrado or passat one... (even though they're the same, people in this country will know what you're on about)

**anarchycamp** · 17-03-2009, 05:41 AM

Looking good mate....how was GSF on postage of those mounts?

Im probably going to order the same.

**Golf Loon** · 17-03-2009, 09:18 AM

There is a guy in Canberra who just wrecked a 9a passat to put the engine in his Mk1. He would probably have the mounts you need.

**GOLFBALLS** · 17-03-2009, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by anarchycamp

Looking good mate....how was GSF on postage of those mounts?

Im probably going to order the same.

They were great! Good service and fast postage.... (sounds like ebay feedback!!)

**zz2** · 18-03-2009, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by GOLFBALLS

awesome photo backdrop at the new UWA business school. i was planning on going there but at night. best of all the carpark is fully lit so it should make for some awesome night shots there too

GTI is looking awesome! cant wait to see it when its done

**geoff_gti** · 18-03-2009, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by zz2

awesome photo backdrop at the new UWA business school. i was planning on going there but at night. best of all the carpark is fully lit so it should make for some awesome night shots there too

GTI is looking awesome! cant wait to see it when its done

good idea mark

wanna suggest that as a photo venue in this thread?

**Golf Loon** · 19-03-2009, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

There is a guy in Canberra who just wrecked a 9a passat to put the engine in his Mk1. He would probably have the mounts you need.

Gotrice is his login for the local solution.

**GOLFBALLS** · 20-03-2009, 08:13 PM

Oh yea cool, i'll drop him a pm.

Yea that photo spot was ace! One of my drum students lives nearby and I thought i'd make the most of my clean car and take some snaps.

News on the engine: Well, the bloody crank pulley for the ribbed belt is buggered. Its just the outer lip which has kinda folded in from where the chassis leg bent against it slightly. Was only light contact, but enough to ruin it that the belt wont sit in it properly.

It's a pulley unique to AMK/BAM engines so not easy to source

As a last resort I called Vince at Audi Centre Perth who quoted over $300 ex Germany!!!

NO THANKS!

I'll pick it up in person while i'm there in a few weeks