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[euro trash]

would anyone like a step by step on how to swap a vr6 into a mk2 jetta/golf?
let me know i dont want to write it for nothing

[Thelatinpimp]

yes please!!!!!

im going to need this sooner than later...

[euro trash]

fo show ill get right on this

[dub4orl]

damn, this would be a HUGE help...

[FerBoca]

^indeed

[chas]

do it!

[euro trash]

ill start on this on monday if that works for all of you (it better cuz thats when its happening lol)

[surge911]

Pwetty pweez!!! Will come in handy!

[euro trash]

this is the list of stuff you can use but some of it is not needed this is a general parts list or step one if you will i will highlight everything i used so u can go the rout i did!

**Passat parts refer to B3/B4 Platform cars unless noted otherwise**
***all A3 refers to mk3 and A2 is mk2***

From the front:

Front Cross members (motor mount half):

a)VR6 Corrado
b)16V Passat *cannot use 2 piece aftermarket lower mount (ie T2s)
c)VR6 Passat

Front Cross members (radiator half):

a)A2 original *works for A2 radiator
b)VR6 Corrado *works for G60/VR6 Corrado Radiator
c)VR6 Passat *works for an A3 radiator but will need modifications
d)16V Passat *works best for an A3 radiator setup

K-frame and A-arms:

a)Corrado VR6
b)A3 VR6 *plus suspension extra 1" wide on each side
c)A3 2.0L *will need VR6 mount for rear

A-arms:

All can be used A2/A3/Corrado/Passat
**must match tie rods and axles with A-arms used

Steering rack:

All can be used A2/A3/Corrado/Passat
**must match tie rods to A-arms used

Spindles:

All can be used A2/A3/Corrado/Passat
** must match struts to spindles (there are different widths)

Axles:
*driveshaft choice is dependent on which control arm / hub assembly is used, axle length and splines are different from 4x100 lug to 5x100 lug

a)any A2 100mm *4 lug
b)corrado G60 *4 lug
c)A3 2.0L *4 lug
d)A3 VR6 *5 lug
e)Corrado VR6 *5 lug

Brake Booster Bracket:

a)Corrado VR6 NON-abs *will work with any non abs A2 booster or ANY A3 booster
b)Corrado G60 NON-abs *will work with any non abs A2 booster or ANY A3 booster
c)Passat 16V NON-abs *will work with any non abs A2 booster or ANY A3 booster
d)Corrado ABS *will only work with Corrado or Passat ABS Units
d)Passat ABS *will only work with Corrado or Passat ABS Units
**This bracket is needed to install the hydrolic clutch master cylinder

Brake Booster:

a)All will fit *depends on your choice of abs/non abs and rear drum/disk
b)All NON-ABS boosters will fit on the Corrado/Passat NON-ABS bracket, the A3 boosters both ABS and NON ABS will also fit this bracket as well
**The A3 boosters will need to be modified to work with a corrado pedal cluster

Brake Master Cylinder:

*Should be upgraded to a 22 or 23mm master if using either a rear disk conversion and or larger brakes from a Corrado or A3 VR6
*Match to your application, Corrado parts are a direct fit as well as A3 and Passat, depends on your brake choices

Steering column:

a)A2 column *requires U-joints from A3 to mount to A3 rack
b)Corrado column *requires U-joints from A3 to mount to A3 rack
c)A3 column *needs modification to install properly but can be fitted especially with a dash conversion
d)Passat VR6 *some modifiction needed

Pedal Assembly:

a)Corrado VR6 *direct fit
b)Corrado G60 *direct fit
c)A3 *lots of modification needed but can be done
d)Passat VR6 *direct fit

Clutch master:

a)Corrado VR6 *works with corrado/passat bracket and pedal assembly
b)Corrado G60 *works with corrado/passat bracket and pedal assembly
b)Passat 16V *works with corrado/passat bracket and pedal assembly
c)Passat VR6 *works with corrado/passat bracket and pedal cluster
d)A3 VR6 *works with A3 pedal assembly, can fit corrado assembly with modifications

Heater/AC Box:

a)A2 *direct fit
b)A3 *slight modifications needed but pretty much a direct fit
c)Corrado *direct fit

AC lines:this is not needed i dont run it

a)Corrado VR6 lines *clean fit
b)A3 VR6 lines *needs modification but can be used

Power Steering lines:

Should be matched with rack, A2 to A2, Corrado to Corrado and so on
** The corrado VR6 lines are the best fit

Brake lines:

a)A2 *match to rear brakes
b)A3 *direct fit if using A3 booster and rear beam
c)custom

Rear Beam:

a)A2 *direct fit
b)A3 *direct fit
c)Corrado *direct fit

All can be converted from drum to disk
** remember to add the A3 rear beam if using Plus Suspension in the front**

Gas Tank:

a)A2 *direct fit best to use 16V fuel pump
b)A3 VR6 *best to use A3 straps, direct fit

Fuel lines:

If you swap the A3 fuel tank the A3 lines are also a direct swap

Accel. Cable:

a)Corrado VR6 *dircet fit to corrado pedal cluster, but on an OBD2 engine swap you will need to adjust the bracket on the intake manifold by 1/2" toward the throttle body to have proper throttle responce
b)A3 VR6 *direct fit on A3 pedal cluster but can be used on a corrado pedal cluster with the use of an A3 gas pedal
c)Passat VR6 *with passat pedal cluster

Cable Shifter:

a)A3 VR6
b)Corrado VR6
c)Passat VR6 *longer but can work

i will be posting more pics this again is just a rough parts list

[FerBoca]

im sure that Surge is going to need this, thanks for the info