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

**GOLFBALLS** · 15-03-2010, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by peedman

Hey wade do u still have any parts left over from the s3??

A few bits and pieces. What you after?

**peedman** · 16-03-2010, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by GOLFBALLS

A few bits and pieces. What you after?

Have u got a headlight switch or an armrest???

**GOLFBALLS** · 16-03-2010, 02:47 PM

Niether sorry.
Got stuff like dashboard, glovebox, wiper arms & motor (will fit golf 4), drivers side rear popout window, various door mechanism bits, etc.

**peedman** · 16-03-2010, 03:41 PM

ah darn thanks anyway tho. fyi the s3 has a different headlight switch to the a3's due to the xenons and self leveling. fact it is, whether its any use to u, prob not lol.

if i need anything from the dash ill let u know. i can swap u a mk2 manual adjust clutch cable if need be

**GOLFBALLS** · 17-03-2010, 08:51 PM

Ok, so it's update time and pics!!

Cleaned up the engine bay. It's not perfect, but this car aint gonna be no trailer bitch! It's gonna be a daily, and thats clean enough for me.

G60 mounts in (thanks Tim at Dubaddiction)

Getting out the old control arm bushes. Horrible.

**GOLFBALLS** · 17-03-2010, 08:58 PM

Cross member bushes out. Still trying to get the bastard poly ones in!!

Getting a bit creative putting in control arm poly bushes. More horrible!

After...

Old vs new G60 g'box mount

Same again for front eng mounts

And rear...

**GOLFBALLS** · 17-03-2010, 09:04 PM

02A Corrado/Ibiza Cupra/Passat/T4 gearbox brackets. (thanks loon)

Installed... Also note mechanical SEAT clutch lever

Gearshifter out ready for cable replacement

Mk2 p/s pump bolted up to 20vt bracket and mk4 pulley.

Machined 228mm flywheel, all torqued up WITH cover plate behind!!!

VR6 clutch together

**GOLFBALLS** · 17-03-2010, 09:11 PM

Thought while engine is out and i'm already broke, might as well do timing belt!

Old plastic vs new metal waterpump

Installed including belt, waterpump, tensioner and damper.

Still going strong after many late nights and confusion, but i'm on the home stretch now. My girlfriend hates this project!!
Engine will be in by the weekend then the plumbing begins!