Sub frame for engine, Mk2 Golf/Jetta

[Jetta GTX 16V Syncro]

I see this sub frame at VW Heritage and I was wondering why it says not for Syncro? Does this mean that the sub frame needs to be changed on my 16V car for the Syncro conversion?

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/mk2-golf/191199315AD/sub-frame-for-engine-mk2-golf-jetta-exc-g60/

[Chris S]

It does not say not for Syncro, it actually says excluding G60/Rallye/Golf Country models

it is Suitable for the Syncro!

[Jetta GTX 16V Syncro]

I thought the Golf Syncro and Rallye Golf had the same suspension and drive line?

[Chris S]

The front subframe is slightly different in that the Rallye has a counterbalance weight bolted to it & the bracket for this is not fitted to the std Syncro subframe

[Housey]

its not only the counterbalance thingy, but there is also an additional mounting point on the subframe.

All G60s have them, fwd and syncro. same subframe

[Jetta GTX 16V Syncro]

So, I’m good with my 16V front subframe? That my concern.

[Jetta GTX 16V Syncro]

Here is one from a G60, I don’t see any difference.

[Housey]

oh, we were talking about different things for a while here.

thats the front crossmember. and that is pretty much the same all over on the MK2’s

subframe = K-frame.

[Jetta GTX 16V Syncro]

Oh, yes, my mistake. I (originally) was referring to this thing.

[Housey]

yes. use the one you have. i’m using the one that was on mine when i converted it. works flawlessly

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