A2 VR6 FAQ

[milfhunter]

Ok well I found the wiper wiring. And discovered why I couldnt find the reverse light switch wiring. I have an auto harness. I found the the backup light wiring in the harness f6 and f7 but... What do I have to do to disable the neutral position relay and anything else auto specific that might keep the car from running properly?

[A2Jeff]

hey>> I have a 90 jetta and I'm planning on puttin a VR6 in it. I'm gonna buy a Corrado SLC that has everything but the engine, radiator, fenders and bumper. I was wondering what else I would need other than an engine to get this project done.

[Blue Boost]

Quote, originally posted by A2Jeff »

hey>> I have a 90 jetta and I'm planning on puttin a VR6 in it. I'm gonna buy a Corrado SLC that has everything but the engine, radiator, fenders and bumper. I was wondering what else I would need other than an engine to get this project done.

Look at the front page

[Blue Boost]

Quote, originally posted by little dubber »

Any vr swap pics / progress pics

[KEITH]

Engine/trans/wire harness out of a 92 corrado distributor motor

I swapped everything from the corrado over to an 87 golf gl(replaced wire harness to CE2) and in the process deleted the abs wiring and alarm wiring. THe problem is my gauges dont work. They get power but nothing moves. does anyone have any ideas why?

[A2Jeff]

ok>>thanks a lot.

[speedracer211]

make the jump on the back of the fuse box from d8 to e2 and everything should work..

[duttydubwoy]

Would anyone here know what size hose goes/fits from the brake reservoir to the slave master cylinder...

[darren p.]

Not sure of the dimensions and I know this is ghetto but I just used some coolant hose from my old hoses...the one that goes from the overflow to the upper radiator hose.

[duttydubwoy]

Lol but if it worked then i guess datz what i would have to do ya know

[rogerrabbitt]

Quote, originally posted by milfhunter »

Ok well I found the wiper wiring. And discovered why I couldnt find the reverse light switch wiring. I have an auto harness. I found the the backup light wiring in the harness f6 and f7 but... What do I have to do to disable the neutral position relay and anything else auto specific that might keep the car from running properly?

im wondering the same thing....can anybody shed light on this for me

[duttydubwoy]

Can any of you fellow swappers tell me how to adjust the throttle piece for the accel cable to work perfectly...My car is a 1992 GTi w/ an obd2 vr swap in it ...hopefully someone here can let me know...

[darren p.]

What throttle cable are you using? If your using the Corrado cable you are going to need to modify the bracket to place it farther from the TB so you can hit WOT. .

[89_16v]

i have a 92 gti . (currently has an ABA in it)

if i get a donor GLX car, with just back end damage, will it have everything i need to do the swap? (minus LITTLE odds and ends)

Cheers,Dan.

[GoldPOS]

hey.....so i just wired the whole interior of my 1991, OBD1 VR6, with obd1 wiring. everything works from the heaterbox to the car turning over. the hazards work, EVERYTHING.....except for my turn signals. when i ran a continuity test on the plug, that goes into the stalk, for the turn signals, its getting no power. so i followed the wires down to where the go in the fusebox, and saw no problems with the wiring. the windshield wipers work, i mean i really dont know what to do. if anybody for some reason has a picture of the schematics for this, or even knows whats going on, please chime in....ive ran out of ideas, and am about to jump from the wiper plug to the signal plug.
thanks in advance!!

[duttydubwoy]

Yea I am usign the corrado cable....how would I modify the bracket if any of you here know how or have a pic on what has to be done that would be helpful?

[corrado_sean]

so the g60 pedal cluster will work fine? im puttin a vr in my g60 rado...what are some lil specifics i may need...my car is a g60 auto right now..ive got a g60 5 spd swap at my friends shop and vr swap on the way w/o subframes so i kno i need those...but what else may i need?

[CruiseVW]

Has anyone used Passat 16v or VR cable shifter box? Is this ok? Cuz I can get my hands on one of these.

[Wasatch VR6]

Quote, originally posted by CruiseVW »

Has anyone used Passat 16v or VR cable shifter box? Is this ok? Cuz I can get my hands on one of these.

The passat vr shift box is the one I am using in my car now, works fine.

[CruiseVW]

Thats good to hear! I also found a MK3 one, possibly very cheap.

Ok, just to confirm, 95 Passat VR cross member will work right? Came across one these as well.

EDIT: One more, do I HAVE to use a rado or A3 power steering rack? I cant use my A2 powersteering rack and still have PS?


Modified by CruiseVW at 7:08 PM 3-27-2005

[pineapplegti]

Quote, originally posted by CruiseVW »

Thats good to hear! I also found a MK3 one, possibly very cheap. Ok, just to confirm, 95 Passat VR cross member will work right? Came across one these as well. EDIT: One more, do I HAVE to use a rado or A3 power steering rack? I cant use my A2 powersteering rack and still have PS? Modified by CruiseVW at 7:08 PM 3-27-2005

please read the entire thread all your questions are in there

[CruiseVW]

I did read it, but I just wanted to confirm on the passat cross member. I suppose I can use the lower half but need to decide which upper half to use. Thats what was confusing me.

And the reason I asked about using my A2 steering rack was because I assume that the power steering lines won't bolt up to the VR PS pump. Which is why I asked if I had to use a different rack. Thanks.

[CruiseVW]

ok, so I am just gonna get a new rado rack at the dealer anyways. so.

Here's a good question I didnt see asked.

I am putting a OBII motor in my A2, and I want to have the OBII Vag port available to me. Is it as easy as seperating the plug from a A3 wire harness and plugging it into my fuse block (CEII) or where ever it goes?

[carpathianwolf]

I'm using a mk3 VR6 K-frame and a corrado front cross member, what motor/tranny mounts do i use? I guess corrado front since corrado cross member and the two rear mk3 VR? will this work. thanks

[CruiseVW]

Quote, originally posted by carpathianwolf »

I'm using a mk3 VR6 K-frame and a corrado front cross member, what motor/tranny mounts do i use? I guess corrado front since corrado cross member and the two rear mk3 VR? will this work. thanks

That will work, but the passenger side of the motor may be raised up a little higher than if you used a rado kframe. I actually got the chance to see the difference and you can tell. You can grind down the mount if you use the A3 kframe which is what I am doing cuz they are easier to find in mint shape and cheaper.

[vw mofo]

I'm about to get started with my swap and I had a few questions I didn't see addressed. Evidently, I got a Passat 16v front cross member with my swap instead of a vr6 one. I see this can be used, but what motor mounts should I use? I have a good G60 hydro mount laying around the garage and my MK2 already has the solid style "flying saucer" type mount in it. Which of the two would be better to use?

Also, my swap came out of a front end hit and as a result the front motor mount bracket was damaged and is un-useable. Is there any possible way I can use the one from the 4 cylinder?

[MJM Autohaus]

We've got a Corrado VR6 subframe and crossmember here if anyone needs them.

[A2Jeff]

ok... so I'm takin the jetta apart and getting it all ready for the swap... but... I dunno what to do when it comes to all the wiring. Only the engine wiring comes out, right? That makes sense to me. Do I just unwrap all the wires that are wrapped together and weed out only the engine wiring?

[BlueA2GTI]

Quote, originally posted by little dubber »

Here is my setup!

-98 GLX engine and wiring harness
-00 GLX transmission (02J) with 98 GLX Shift box and cables
-Clutch pivot made my Ben Custom Fabric here in Quebec, to use clutch cable.
-95 Passat VR6 front crossmember (motormount part)
-91 Passat 16v lower rad support (in front of crossmember)
-98 GLX K-frame but with rear engine mount cut down a bit to level the engine out.
-A2 control arms
-A3 10.1 spindles, with G60 calipers, carriers and 11'' rotors
-98 rear beam (3/4'' wider)
-A2 brake booster and 22mm MC
-Neuspeed 25mm front swaybar for A2
-A2 GTI drive axles
-A2 manual steering rack with manual steering rack U-joint and A2 tie-rod assemblies
-Patec Holeshots for Corrado VR6 with VR6 strut bearings
-97 2.0 8v gas tank with 98 GLX fuel pump (although the 2.0 8v pump works fine as well)

Hope this helps a couple of you with what can fit and what can be done.

[CruiseVW]

Dude! Nice setup. What is this Clutch pivot made my Ben Custom Fabric here in Quebec, to use clutch cable? How does it work and can anyone get one? I'd love to use a cable in stead of hyrdaulic action. Do you have a pic of it all mounted up?

-98 GLX K-frame but with rear engine mount cut down a bit to level the engine out.

Apporximately how much did you cut it down? I'll be using one out of a DE that I can get real cheap.

-98 rear beam (3/4'' wider)

Only 98's had the wider rear beam?

Looking good, thanks for listing your setup. More people need to do this!


Modified by CruiseVW at 12:00 PM 4-27-2005

[BlueA2GTI]

Thanks for the good comments.
I can't really explain the clutch pivot other than the fact that it has the same type of rod as the clutch cylinder that goes into the clutch/pressure plate housing, and pushes on the throwout fork, the same way the original system does. I'll take pics, maybe even take it off of the car to take better pics for you in the next couple days.

All MK3 rear beams are wider. and for the rear mount, I did it a while ago, don't really remember how much it was cut down, but maybe a 1/2'', can someone confirm that?

Edit:
Here is a pic of the exact same clutch pivot. Ben Custom Fabric sells it for 100$ Can.

Quote, originally posted by CruiseVW »

Dude! Nice setup. What is this Clutch pivot made my Ben Custom Fabric here in Quebec, to use clutch cable? How does it work and can anyone get one? I'd love to use a cable in stead of hyrdaulic action. Do you have a pic of it all mounted up? -98 GLX K-frame but with rear engine mount cut down a bit to level the engine out. Apporximately how much did you cut it down? I'll be using one out of a DE that I can get real cheap. -98 rear beam (3/4'' wider) Only 98's had the wider rear beam? Looking good, thanks for listing your setup. More people need to do this! Modified by CruiseVW at 12:00 PM 4-27-2005

Modified by BlueA2GTI at 5:18 PM 4-27-2005


Modified by BlueA2GTI at 5:59 PM 4-27-2005

[CruiseVW]

wow thats awesome! can you get me one? Then I wouldnt have to drill a hole in the firewall for the hydraulic clutch! and I can stick with my stock pedal setup!! oh joy!

[HappyVdubber2]

Appologies if this has already been discussed...

I’d like to maintain my factory A2 steering rack, tierods, ball joints and control arms. Can I still use the Mk2 axles? Will they bolt up to the VR6 diff ok?

[HappyVdubber2]

Quote, originally posted by Mike@TripleZoom »

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

According to this, you can't use VR6 struts with A2 sprindles (knuckles)? That doesn't sound right. Which spindles are wider?

[A2brb]

My Set up: I'm staying 4 Lug

Started with a 91' A2 8V Gti

93' Corrado SLC Main Engine Harness-Didn't use 5 or 6 of the wires

92' Corrado SLC Fan Control Harness-Plug and Play with CE2 wiring

91' CE2-Fuse Box

93' Corrado VR6 Radiator and Dual cooling Fans

Corrado G-60 Rear Axle Beam and Rear Brakes - To stay Four lug

A2 16V Emergency Break Cables

Corrado G-60 spindles with 11" brakes- To stay Four lug

Corrado K-frame - (will sit the engine a little lower and level than A3-4cyl K-frame)

93' Corrado front motor mount carrier

Corrado PS Rack

A2 tie rods

A2 swaybar

A2 axles

A2 A-arms

Polyurethane bushing all through the car

Pedalbox-Corrado VR6

A2 Brake booster

22mm Master Cylinder

Speedo Cable - Corrado G60

Early MFA cluster with cluster Hybrid Harness

Patec Holeshot Coilovers made specifically for an A2-VR6

VR6 strut Bearings

A3-Evaporator Core

A2-AC Condensor

A3- Expansion Valve

A2- Reciever Drier

A2-Heater Core

Modified by A2brb at 12:58 AM 6-12-2005