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December 30, 2011 at 4:12 pm #1585

Kav1187
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Hi guys,

I know the 20vt conversions have been documented to death (I’ve done one myself) but I’m doing another one now, this time on my syncro. I’ll be using the full Audi S3 running gear – engine, 02m box, haldex etc.

I’ve got the 02m gearbox mount from Dutchbuild which fits great. The thing I’m not sure on at the moment is whether I should use the syncro rear engine mount? I’ve fitted the engine into the mk2 and it seems as though the syncro rear engine mount is a little short. It seems like it’s sitting further back on the engine side. It could do with moving forward a centimetre or two. I presume the syncro mount has to be used as it’s the correct shape for the position of the transfer box? BTW I’m using the golf’s subframe.

In my previous conversion I just used an ABF rear engine mount, but this was a FWD car so it was more straight forward.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Kav

December 30, 2011 at 6:47 pm #8982

Chris S
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Is your mount from an 020 or 02C type box? possibly you need the 02C type?

January 2, 2012 at 12:42 pm #8985

Kav1187
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Hi Chris, the previous gearbox was an 020. was the rear engine mount different on the 02c engines?

January 2, 2012 at 2:07 pm #8986

Chris S
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yes its different, its not so much the rubber mount itself, but the bracket that goes from the back of the engine to the rubber mount.

January 3, 2012 at 9:31 pm #8989

jofg60
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have you cut the mount off subframe gearbox side then moved it back and rewelded it on?

January 5, 2012 at 7:21 pm #8994

Kav1187
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No…just bolted it on for now. I didn’t really understand why it had to be cut and moved as it all bolted up ok…but i guess it’s to move it back. DOH! Tthanks for the replies guys, I think I know what I need to do now I’ll start a build thread when i get time to upload all the pics

January 5, 2012 at 7:25 pm #8995

Kav1187
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Ps any idea if there are longer starter motor bolts that usually support the front mount? The ones on the 02m gearbox weren’t designed with a front mount in mind so don’t have enough thread poking through on the engine side.

January 13, 2012 at 8:13 pm #9010

jofg60
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m12 threaded rod

October 8, 2013 at 11:01 pm #10321

Kav1187
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Thanks for the reply mate. Engine is now fitted and sits nice and square. Only problem is that I tried to connect the prop shaft and the donut is touching the steering rack [xx(] Do I need to raise the engine?

October 9, 2013 at 10:37 am #10325

Kav1187
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Hmm…looks like engine needs to come forward by about 1/2 inch. Would the rear engine mount from the 02c be longer than from the 020? I know some passat mounts were slightly longer but not sure they’ll work for the 4×4 setup.

October 13, 2013 at 7:41 pm #10357

Housey
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you have cut the old mount from the subframe and rewelded it? (gearbox mount)
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