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sidecarphil
18-01-2009, 10:43
hi there all

i'm after some advice on doing a VR6 conversion to my 1989 MK2 GTi

i have heard that if the car is after 1990 then the wiring just plugs in ??

but mine is before 1990 , so what do i need to change ?

is it possable ??

gonna go yo the uk and buy a complete MK3VR6 strip all that i want and scrap the rest :thumbup: :thumbup:
sidecarphil
18-01-2009, 11:36
also i will be adding the dashboard to my MK2
Bertus_01
18-01-2009, 17:01
If you will add the mkIII vr6 dashboard in your MkII, then you won't need to change you're wiring.. just put the whole MKIII wiring in you're mkII...
sidecarphil
18-01-2009, 18:08
cool that's what i wanted to hear

i want to use the MK3 stearing column because it is adjustable , with the hazard light switch on the column too

does any one know what type of job fitting a MK3 dash to a MK2 is ??

just bolt in or is it a lot of fabrication and cutting ??
GerardMkIIVR6
19-01-2009, 09:43
A lot off fabrication believe me ;)
sidecarphil
19-01-2009, 19:58
have you done it ??

i want some thing a little differant

but possable :thumbup: :thumbup:
GerardMkIIVR6
19-01-2009, 20:38
It is possible and can be done but it's a lot of work especially the windscreen blower part.
Yeah ive don it 10 years ago :D
And now i'm driving with a MKIV dash(2years now);)
sidecarphil
19-01-2009, 21:30
It is possible and can be done but it's a lot of work especially the windscreen blower part.
Yeah ive don it 10 years ago :D
And now i'm driving with a MKIV dash(2years now);)

cool i want some thing quite easy but good looking

are you in holland ???

i may need some advice LOL
GerardMkIIVR6
19-01-2009, 22:34
Dashes are not easy(only corrado dashes are)
And yes im from Holland.
sidecarphil
20-01-2009, 18:25
ok cool are corrado dashes a straight swap ??
GerardMkIIVR6
20-01-2009, 18:59
Yeah almost.
sidecarphil
20-01-2009, 19:47
Yeah almost.


ok cool i guess i will need the wiring loom , steering column and switchs :)

will the fusebox work too ??

have you fitted a VR6 to an early MK2 ??
GerardMkIIVR6
20-01-2009, 20:11
No i fitted everything from a VR6 into a later model.
Early model is more work.
Wat kind off dash do you want now a corrado or MKIII dash?
sidecarphil
20-01-2009, 20:33
corrado

thinking of just buying a complete corrado VR6

swapping every thing i need and selling the rest :)
GerardMkIIVR6
20-01-2009, 20:41
Okay :D
sidecarphil
20-01-2009, 20:46
so i want a LHD corrado

ANY ONE ??

crashed , smashed or whole

cheep cheep
sidecarphil
23-01-2009, 17:55
still want a corrado VR6

Please :)
DubDoctor
24-01-2009, 12:34
I have a 24v vr6 engine, gearbox, loom ect from a 4 motion, unfortunately the dash is RHD and I'm in the UK
sidecarphil
24-01-2009, 16:37
oooh

but cos my car is an early one i will struggle to do the wiring

easier for me

Thanks any way

P.S how much do you want for it ??
DubDoctor
24-01-2009, 20:18
Don't worry about the wiring it pretty much plugs together, just the front and rear lights to do.
good luck anyway, worth a try!
£1350 for the 24v only done 12000 miles

P.S. I have converted a Mk1 golf to run a 12v Vr6 in the past.
An early pic during build
http://www.volksforum.com/albums/files/1/9/6/5/5/Mk1-Vr6.JPG