Funkbaron's mk2 Golf VR6 transplant thread (update pg15)

As some of you know my car's undergoing a bit of a transformation - bored of tinkering with my 8v engine (although she's always served me well), I decided to give up and buy a VR6 setup from a Passat. The plan was to do this on a tight budget, but there's little point cutting corners, and with some advice from the peeps on here, I've already spent way more than intended - the extra small bit's i'll inevitably need will soon rack it up even more.

My car as she stands now, polished and waxed for the last time before I begin (phone cam pics sadly):

Always loved the retro styling of Borbet A's and the colour suits my car - the outer rims are getting polished.



The 4lamp red strip grille - looks far better, never going back again!

Clean engine bay for the age, and I'd started tarting bits up (see radiator cowel/motor)


Stripped the seats and washed the covers - fiddly, but well worth the effort - i'll get shots up of the fully cleaned interior soon.

Butch - the in-car security

Big Bertha - the home made engine crane


Next plan is to remove the engine sometime over the week and prep the engine bay - the battery tray looks like it may need some minor work, and i need to drill some holes in the bulkhead to prepare for the cable shift setup. I'll also be refurbing and getting the rear mk3 Golf VR subframe with mk2 wishbones, etc ready to mount. I'll keep the thread updated with pics as I go along.

 

You dont need to drill holes in the bulkhead for the cable change. Fit the shifter underneath the tunnel (with some new holes for the mounting points) and route the cables over the heatshield (put some wrap round it) and over the subframe to the gearbox. Lift it out the way with a couple of cable ties.

Good luck, looking forward to seeing the transformation.

 

Cool - just the hole for the clutch master cyliner rod then.

 

Great looking silver mk2,rare colour don't remember the last time I saw one in the flesh,superb car for a vr6 transplant,best of luck funkbaron,look forward to reading about your progress

 

is that a real dog or a cardboard cut out?

 

No Butch is real...and viscious too, if you can't tell from the pic.

 

Is this not finished yet? sheesh, slacker

 

keep us updated big boy!

 

stop stalling and making excuses!

car looks spot on though, although I still think you should loose the borbets and give them to a dear friend....

 

think you should leave seats without covers -looks like cream leather from a distance

 

oh-so-wrong! i used to have a grille just like that one needs a black badge methinks...

look forward to seeing the end result!

 

and squint a little.

 

hahahahaha, some hilarious comments!

good luck mate

 

Aye good luck mate

 

Stalling ....i've been sourcing parts left and right...didn't help that the MK3 VR6 subframe I bought had a huge dent in the engine mount post when it arrived here Breakers are sending a new one out for Monday.

Would have had a black badge if someone had sent the right one....refund please!

 

have you got all the parts you require yet or are you still looking?,will you be finnished in time for next months meet

 

I think I have most of the main bits, a few minor parts needed

Hoping to get it done and driving in 2-3 weeks....fingers crossed! If so, i'll be at the meet as I'm planning a trip down anyway - look forward to seeing the new valver

 

Wow! nice dog! Just don't let him in now you cleaned the seats!

Car looks great!, silver badges are the way forward, and you all know it!
Hope the transplant goes well, and dont break anything
Big bertha looks fun

 

looking good baz.. got any pics of the vr lump ?

 

Cheers Ben. Doesn't get here until next Saturday