vikder1982 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 i have a few queries i need some help with i f possible.i have a 1981 vw golf gti 1.6 and i have a golf gti mk2 1.8 16v, im planning on putting the mk2 engine in the mk1 along with the dash and wiring loom as the dash and loom are atrocious in the mk1.does anyont know of any problems i may encounter or any bits i may need, im also gonna use the brakes from the mk2, but i know about the scirocco carriers needed and the brake servo.any help would be appreciated. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobes49 Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 Where do we start? MK1 fuse box in on the N/S of the car and the mk2 is on the O/S, So what ever you do all the other wires in the car will have to be extended to meet the other fuse box. The fuel line will have to be moved to the O/S of the engine bay the washer bottle move to the other side, unless your using a scirocco inlet manifold. You need to make new top hose for the rad. Yes you will need the scirocco carriers and outer CV joints, You need the MK2 16v brake servo and master cylinder and Peugeot or Fiat dist cap (to clear the larger servo). There also all the little bits i've missed, Good luck cause it well worth it when it done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikder1982 Posted October 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 thanks for that.every little bit counts.i hope it turns ou ok for me, i wouldnt want to cock it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmark Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 When we did it [it's a long time ago now ] we used all the mk2 wiring for the front of the car (fuse box/dash/engine/lights) the only wiring left to sort is that going to back (fuel pump /lights) we also used new mk2 fuel lines (plastic) from the pump/tank to the front as the original lines (metal) were a bit 'old' It made a 'fun' car make a good job of the brakes....the originals will be on the limit..! good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikder1982 Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Thanks for the that.im stripping a bit of the mk1 down 2moro il c if i can get some pics sorted.thanks for the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobes49 Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 Do a search on the Caddy forum for G60 brakes, there was a chap selling adpater brackets for mk1 hubs to take G60/16v calipers and G60 280mm discs,they work a lot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikder1982 Posted October 14, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 you mentioned plastic fuel lines.any chance of knowing where i can get some from, it saves me using the old lines.also is it possible to install the mk2 dash without extending the wiring, as i was thinking of relocating the fusebox to the same side as it is in the mk2.thanks again.john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmark Posted October 14, 2005 Report Share Posted October 14, 2005 [ QUOTE ] you mentioned plastic fuel lines.any chance of knowing where i can get some from, it saves me using the old lines.also is it possible to install the mk2 dash without extending the wiring, as i was thinking of relocating the fusebox to the same side as it is in the mk2.thanks again.john [/ QUOTE ] The fuel lines were std VW parts for a mk2 golf gti 16v I can't remember all the detail of the dash/wiring ?.....we did move the fuse box to the mk2 side of the car (remember cutting metal to get it in) I am meeting up with my son on Sunday [it was his car] I will check the details and let you know. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikder1982 Posted October 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2005 thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmark Posted October 17, 2005 Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Everthing [wiring] from the dash forward was mk2 the dash was mk2 and the fuse box the wiring to the rear was mk1...adapted to the mk2 fuse box ....not too hard ?? good luck & enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikder1982 Posted October 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2005 Thanks to everyone for the replies.its helped a lot, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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