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Mk2 Golf Chat / V5 20v anyone?
Been looking into all the possible swaps recently, and as we all know best/ most popular swaps are vr6 our 1.8t.. I never considered it for a heartbeat before, but v5 anyone? Or or'vr5'!
Just wondering what you guys think about this swap vs other swaps.. anyone running that setup?

Thoughts invited..
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
I could have been wrong, no personal experience of this but I was under the impression that it is a straight swap and people do it to go wide track, especially to match the rear with front when going wide track there.

A quick Google confirms...

Rear mk3 glx beam 12mm wider on each side of a mk2.
This will make the front track and rear the same.

https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/mk3-rear-beam-in-mk2.5035746/


 
Thanks for clearing that up!
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
What spec is the mk3 you are looking at?
What specific items are you hoping to get?

I assume you want some things for yourself and are looking to see what is worth taking off to sell on?

Many parts are usable either as direct (upgrade) replacement or as modification.

You already have a 16v so you'll already have 256 discs and separate calliper/carrier.
But as an upgrade to any Mk2 below 16v spec the front hubs, callipers and carriers etc will be an upgrade. Depending on the spec of the Mk3 they may be 4 or 5 stud and could be 280 discs, equivalent to G60 set up so may still be an improvement.

(I may be interested in a front brake set up)

Rear callipers are an improvement over mk2 ones, the mk3 handbrake mech is less prone to sticking, but does still stick if not maintained.

Subframe, with wishbones etc and rear beam can all be used but is a wider track. I assume the steering rack can also be used.

The fusebox and loom will be CE2, so everything electrical would be compatible with a late spec mk2, yours should be CE1 as an 87/88 car, so not that useful unless you're looking to rewire the whole car, but useful to someone so keep it to sell on.

The 99 relay can be used for programable intermittent wipers, even on a CE1 fusebox.

Engine, any mk3 engine can be used, but depending on spec it may not be an upgrade for you.
Simple things like the rocker cover of a basic 8v will still look nicer on an 8v mk2.

Various sensors can be used - I have a mk3 temp sender fitted in my 8v.

Alternator, PAS pump and associated brackets can all be used, the PAS pipes are useful and mk2 ones are NLA.

Pulleys can be used to upgrade to serpentine belts rather than v belts.

The weighted shift rod is a good update to the gear change linkage as it makes the gear change feel more positive.

I belive parts of the lower light assembly (the bank of 3 in the bumper) can be used in a mk2 big bumper to upgrade fog lights. Or the indicators can be made to fit as running lights.


If you don't already have a mk3 in mind, it's also worth checking out the mk4 cabriolet, or mk3.5 as it's known as it's not a real mk4 it's a mk3 with a facelift and still has many of the valuable mk3 parts, but newer so potentially in better condition.




says it here..?
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
So the mk3 rear beams don't fit mk2? As far as changing the hubs to disc I thought it was just a matter of changing the stub axles
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
Hey quick question if I have r rear beam from a mk3 that has dins on it... I'd it just a matter of getting mk3 hubs and disc setup?
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
Hey guys been waiting far a cheap 3.5 to come up.. but wondering about a mk2 ibiza gti cupra.. is that any good as a donor?
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: 17's on a mk2?
[quote author=MJA link=msg=7875 faxdate=1635948358]
Just to add my 9j wheels were on 195 section tyres! Some stretch. Definitely not a set up i would recommend driving a Golf GTI as intended down a country lane that is for sure. 7to 7.5J should be fine.

I am tempoarily running some Borbet Cs that are 7J but plan on going for BBS RAs (or maybe Ronal LSs) in time.
[/quote]I had ronal ls on my last 16v oak green 1990 really liked them.. funny story I bought that car about ten years ago and put it in my friendss name who had trade insurance, long story short he sold the car and I've never seen him again! I bought the car for 2200. The plot thickens lol.. I'm on YouTube a few weeks ago and I saw the car! It was bonhams auction I recognise that plate anywhere.. had a guide price of 1400 sold for 9000!

https://youtu.be/CY1c307BC2s

That's the link have a look was a really nice car they have put bbs ra's on and lifted it up was lowered when I had it.. bought it like that..

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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: 17's on a mk2?
I'm gonna try these 7.5j if I don't like they be on here for sale soon! Either that or the e30
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: 17's on a mk2?
These are 17s 8J wide (I think will double check later) running a stretched 195 40 17 tyre. They do fit but previous owner has cut the now obsolete front plastic inner and outer arches plus cut the wing to achieve it.

I would assume if it wasn't as low you might get away with nut cutting arches which is not ideal. I have raised the car up quite a bit since.


you got any pics since you raised it up..? The azev a I'm gonna run are.7.5j just waiting for then to come back from refurb then will post some pics on the car
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Mk2 Golf Chat / Re: Mk3 donor car
Does anyone know(in sure you do!) If the mk3 tdi has same subframe and brakes and stuff.. cheers