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

[GOLFBALLS]

being crushed? I'm hoping if there is a risk that you work with axle stands or ramops or something safe

Axle stands. But possibly can be knocked over by my fitting.

Aaanyway, one of my next jobs is to go over all the hoses and pipes on the AMK that are still needed in the swap and see what i have to get. Some of the bits were destroyed in the shunt. Once i get an idea of what's what, i'll give you a buzz mate.

[MattyT]

SAMCO hose kit, doooo iiiiiiiittt

[GOLFBALLS]

Yea one day, if they make one for this conversion??

Anyway we all love pics...

Getting crossmember bushes in with lube, bolts, washers, strut tops, and lots of swearing!


Job done!




New serpentine belt & tensioner


Getting box & engine lined up for holy matrimony.



Hoisting in to posissshh..

[GOLFBALLS]

Crossmember JUST clears p/s pump outlets!!


Master cyl JUST clears timing belt cover!!!


And here it is!!



It was such a mission doing it all on my own, but REEAALLLY satisfying now.

Still got a ways to go obviously, but home stretch now! YYAYYYY!

[Henri]

Fantastic work! Looks like everything fitted just perfectly!

[Gipson]

awesome wade! Must be very satisfying stepping back and taking that photo

[joshyd-mk2gti]

fits like a glove.

those bushes sound like a major PITA. must be damn satisfying once their in though..!

[GOLFBALLS]

fits like a glove.

those bushes sound like a major PITA. must be damn satisfying once their in though..!

Dude, it's like major constipation ending with four big satisfying nuggets coming out!!!!!!!!

It took a week getting one in, then i changed my technique using a small lever bar and "POP" in the last three went within 5mins.

And yea Dan, such a satisfying photo!

But, its all gotta go yet. Next up is:

1. install remaining g'box bolts - DONE
2. find starter motor to fit g'box!! - DONE
3. install clutch cable - DONE
4. install speedo cable - DONE
5. find longer throttle cable & install - DONE
6. Mount gearshifter - DONE
7. install S3 fuel pump insert to mk2 housing (if possible!) - otherwise mk3 tank swap
8. sort thru AMK hoses & pipes and see what can be removed/retained. Some of those bits are busted so i may need to order new bits. - DONE
9. Connect QPEng wiring harness & ECU (and find out if my immobiliser needs to be disconnected for it to run) - DONE
10. get 'speedy sleeve' put on corroded drive shaft flange - DONE
11. Fill engine & g'box with oil - DONE
12. buy a dipstick! - DONE
13. fit & plumb radiator
14. install intercooler and fabricate charge piping. - DONE
15. new wheel bearings in - DONE
16. Install G60 hubs & 280mm brakes - DONE
17. install KW V2's - DONE

Phew! Really?? That much still?! Oh sweet jeebus

[Golf Loon]

Looking good mate.

My master cylinder is a similar fit, makes to keep decent mounts on the engine though!!

If you were to put a couple of spacers under the front subframe and used longer bolts, it will give you a couple of mm more on the master.

Good luck with the plumbing, my setup is pretty unique.

Keep up the progress reports.

[GOLFBALLS]

Looking good mate.

My master cylinder is a similar fit, makes to keep decent mounts on the engine though!!

If you were to put a couple of spacers under the front subframe and used longer bolts, it will give you a couple of mm more on the master.

Good luck with the plumbing, my setup is pretty unique.

Keep up the progress reports.

Yea will do mate. I noticed the QPEng guys shaved the end of master cyl for clearance!!