engine mounts

minimole · Post by **minimole** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:54 pm

does any one know where i can get some custom engine mounts made for me, i have my eye on on a golf GTi (1.6 i think) engine but i have to go look at what kind of state it is in first. would i need any thing else to strenghen the car (like a strut bar). any advise would be greatly appreciated.

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue Sep 02, 2003 11:56 pm

excuse the dumb forigner in me but arnt the gold gti`s 1.8 , 2.0 or vr6`s
disclaimer i am not too sure about the mk1 golf

hardhitter · Post by **hardhitter** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 12:21 am

The golf engine is a tall block, opposed to the small block in the Mk 3's. Another problem would be the sump being close to the floor. They also lean back instead of forward like the Mk 3's do.
You would need a custom made subframe and mounts for the engine, plus any strengthening so it doesnt crack the chassis.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:06 am

Ibiza engines are a bit easier apparently

And yes, the first Golf GTi's had 1.6 engines

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Wed Sep 03, 2003 1:22 am

i appologise i am an ass hat