Mk1 2.0 16v abf conversion

**Preen59** · 26-03-2010, 02:19 PM

I like that setup. Thanks for the part numbers. I'm after the same for my 16v.

**jayjay** · 27-03-2010, 12:51 AM

there's actually another way to do it with an existing mk3 bracket, different waterpump pulley and crank pulley with a custom belt. measure twice order once?

i thought pete jones has that on his mk1 race project

**Peter Jones** · 27-03-2010, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by jayjay

i thought pete jones has that on his mk1 race project

Yep, that's right.

There's some good info above that someone should copy across to the belt thread please.

The Serpentine belt thread is here http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=19887

Either approach will work. The way I did it leaves the alternator quite high up in the bay which might interfere with the inlet side of things on a 16v. Other issue with my approach is that the tensioner interferes with the chassis rail unless you make a few adjustments.

Mounting it in the low position will be getting close to the front panel work that the radiator sits on. I'm not sure just how close.

I'm thinking of a very different approach for my 16v when I finally get around to it. Something off the back of the block like a compact hot rod alternator.

Got a feeling some of those parts to mount the alternator in the low position are hard to come by here, but might appear on some T4s.

Pete

**jayjay** · 27-03-2010, 11:57 AM

I'm not too sure about the clearance on a mk1 with the 16vg60 alternator relocation set up. this basically mounts the alternator to the back of the block where the 16v throttle body of a mk2 would normally be. the issue with this, is that one would require a 16v scirocco inlet manifold with the throttle body coming of the passenger side of the manifold.

**dado** · 10-10-2010, 11:00 AM

Small update on this

So far engine is out from mk3 and all mounts have been removed and replaced with mk1 mounts.Have decided to keep the 02a gearbox and have bought custom mounts to fit.The driver side mount need some spacer for two bolts as the mount does not sit flash with the engine.I have replaced the hydraulic gearbox mechanism with cable one.Engine is out from the mk1.Things look good just needs a good clean and tidy up-maybe respray.
Looking to buy some good rubber mounts inserts and the alternator to suit the set up. So far the hunt for the alternator has been unsuccessful.Also need to buy vr6 water pump pulley.I will be attacking the mk1 engine bay and trying to sort out all the wiring.

**Jarred** · 10-10-2010, 12:10 PM

woot! goodluck

**dado** · 11-10-2010, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Jarred

woot! goodluck

Thanks Jarred.
done some work . not staff that i was planning to do today but due to missing some tools work got diverted into other area.i installed the cable shifter,replace the fuel tank,rear brake upgrade and new handbrake cable.ordered tt race motor mount kit and try to buy a alternator with no luck.if i don't find alternator by the end of the week i will go for other set up like Peter Jones did with his car
the details for the alternator are
90 amp non-A/C alternator
Bosch part number: AL0187X or 0-123-320-002 if anyone can help?
working on the mk1 is much fun but due to the age of the car thing can go so slow...
I am sure most of you will now that ....If I was a mechanic and get paid to do it would be hard to quote any job on it that is for sure.
Also on the good note there is no immobiliser on the half cut i bought and thats great when it comes down to wiring.
cheers