Author Topic: 1.6TD fitment in a mk1 (Read 2757 times)

silvertdi · « **on:** October 10, 2007, 06:19:30 pm »

Is the mk2 1.6TD a direct drop in? Any modifications to the body, etc? Thanks.

Greasecar · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2007, 05:48:49 am »

The engine mounts are different between the two but not much else. If you have all the mounts from the MK 1 the should be good.

giulianot · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:08:02 am »

you will need a mk1 diesel style engine mount that has the ip bracket on it as well.

pariah · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2007, 08:34:06 am »

downpipe may need some attention around the shift linkage i had to grind off a small part of the flange to get 2nd and 4th

burn_your_money · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:13:19 am »

also all the coolant sensors/flanges are different as well. Just swap on NA ones from a mk1.
The air box will give you troubles and you will probably have to move the fuel filter.

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:39:48 am »

the parts snags for me were:

- mkI TD downpipe (bought a 2.5" one from passenger performance)
- mkI TD airbox (got one from burn your money)

another thing to consider is fuel filter location. proper spot for mkI TD is right by the downpipe with a heat shield but i did not use that location.

silvertdi · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2007, 07:40:40 pm »

Thanks for the info. Exactly what I needed.