Mk1 2.0 16v abf conversion

[dado]

my project is looking much better after arrival of "japanese vr6" today. they call them this name as they are purchased and send from japan as a vr6. i believe this has happened i few time before.looking great with 60000km on the clock.have a look http://photobucket.com/wheels_03

[Preen59]

I'm happy for you dude, but you've posted to photobucket email you use to send pics to photobucket as the link, not your album..

[Jarred]

curious to find out more about getting a half cut from Japan? where did you source it from if you dont mind me asking?

[cartertronic]

Perfect timing! Hopefully we can help each other out, although I won't be starting for a little while yet.. Too bad you're in Sydney, would've liked to lend you a hand in preparation for my conversion!

Good luck! Really looking forward to reading this one!

[dado]

thanks mate, currently in talks-negotiations with Matt from Camden GTI so he may be doing this conversion due to lack of my time and experience.also car booked with panelbeater for respray as i wont be doing this in the backyard either.in saying that i will still be fixing minor things as i am sure there will be plenty of them to.

[dado]

just had a look at my 020 gearbox code is FF 14062 is this good or bad any idea on the gear ratio

[Jarred]

From memory, that has the same ratios as the standard 4 speeds, but with an 'overdrive' 5th. have a quick search, plenty of links have been posted before in relation to gearbox ratios.

[Golf Loon]

Mik, this is what you are trying to achive with the pics. Use the IMG button down the bottom of the screen and paste that here.







And the car....

[dado]

is this all i need to keep the 02a with the engine in mk1???

[Golf Loon]

Yes, but the gearbox will still be as heavy as your car and you will have to fit the cable shift mechanism too.

Plus the massively long cable clutch will be really heavy and will pull through the bulkhead on a Mk1.

[Preen59]

Yes, but the gearbox will still be as heavy as your car and you will have to fit the cable shift mechanism too.

Plus the massively long cable clutch will be really heavy and will pull through the bulkhead on a Mk1.

I think what Matt is trying to say is "Use an 020 instead".

[jayjay]

is that an engine mount to lower the motor?

i cant remember where i saw/read this, but does the bonnet of a golf 1 have the clearance for the 16v abf manifold? because it's a tallblock.

[Preen59]

is that an engine mount to lower the motor?

i cant remember where i saw/read this, but does the bonnet of a golf 1 have the clearance for the 16v abf manifold? because it's a tallblock.

The block is only 10mm taller. Valver had/has a Mk1 with a Seat ABF in it...

[Peter Jones]

is that an engine mount to lower the motor?

i cant remember where i saw/read this, but does the bonnet of a golf 1 have the clearance for the 16v abf manifold? because it's a tallblock.

Nope, that's what's needed to bolt up the 02A Gearbox to the MK1.

Tall blocks fit in Mk1s. I have an 8v tall block in one of mine.

Pete

[dado]

020 31kg
02a 38.5kg
02m 51kg
info from the net.not much weight difference and 020 could not handle any more power and 02a would be good up to 300hp stock.
custom mounts and cable+mechanism around $600