Golf Country 2.0 16V & G60 Running Gear Conversion

[syko]

Hi All. I have a LHD 1991 Golf Country and would like to upgrade the engine to Golf RHD 1996 Mk3 gti 16V.

Anyone looking to get their hand dirty are most welcome to hellp. I am in the Cardiff Area.

I have both cars here now and would appreciate any help. Also I have purchased a golf rallye g60 Gearbox / Transferbox and have a passat AOK code rear G60 Diff. My concern is finding a complete set will the same rations?

Also the heater matrix needs to be changed on the country – so most of the dash has to go?

Questions are:

1. Subframes
2. Upgrade the clutch
3. Rod shift to Cable conversion
4.LHD to RHD issues
5. Matching running gear and codess ratio’s etc?
6. ABS – Will the mk3 stuff fit or not bother?
7. Gearbox mounting brackets – engine mounts etc?
8. Wich drive shafts and prop shafts etc.
9. rear disc conversion from drums
10. power steering
11. what wiring to remove and swap etc. ECU?

Any help would be appreciated at this point. Thanks.

[Chris S]

1. Subframes – use the country subframe & engine mountings
2. Upgrade the clutch – the O2C Rallye box uses a 228mm clutch you will need a suitable flywheel
3. Rod shift to Cable conversion – Easy as the cable change lever box uses the same mountings as the rod change
4.LHD to RHD issues – the MK 2 LHD ABS master cylinder will not fit in a RHD car as the engine is in the way
5. Matching running gear and codes ratio’s etc? – both the Rallye & Passat items you have are compatable as is the original rear diff 20/21 ratios
6. ABS – Will the mk3 stuff fit or not bother? – I dont know for sure, but if its off a RHD car then it may well fit, please let us know if it does or doesn’t
7. Gearbox mounting brackets – engine mounts etc? – see above
8. Wich drive shafts and prop shafts etc. prop shaft is ok you need a pair of Rallye front shafts
9. rear disc conversion from drums – you really should read this http://www.vwsyncro.co.uk/data/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=119
10. power steering – should swap over without problems
11. what wiring to remove and swap etc. ECU? you need the ECU & harness from the engine you are fitting

[syko]

Thanks for the advice! – Will let you know how I get on! – Another question, how does the engine harness separate ? Is it all separate in the engine bay and just disconnect’s from the fuse box? Or am I going to have to start cutting things? – Is the ABS wiring part of it? – I guess I have to pull it all out!.

[Chris S]

The ABS wiring is a totally apart harness, the relays etc just clip on top of the fuse box.

[autohausdolby]

The heater matrix is one of those jobs that’s easy when you’ve done one. Bottom trays and centre console have to come out but the dashboard can stay in. I wasn’t sure if you do, but if you want to convert to RHD (I personally wouldn’t, LHD in the UK is fine for me ) the matrixs are different. VW still sell a matrix that fits LHD Mk2s, it is a Seat Ibiza/Polo Sedan part. Your local dealer can order it using the original part number as ETKA will tell them the new one.

[syko]

I am told the 2.0 16V ABF may not fit the ASU rallye gearbox? – or is it the clutch and flywheel that need to be changed?

Any chance for some pointers on the right parts – on ebay for example. I see a number of g60 flywheel – but VR6 clutches on offer in kits.

thanks,

[Chris S]

I thing you need to grind a little off the rear block so the angle drive bracket sits ok.

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