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81VrRabbit Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:06 am

With little to no information on 1998-2010 motor mounts
I'm here to see what i can figure out.

Ive been told that the engine mounting brackets are the same on all bodys
mk3 mk4 mk5 meaning the VR6 1.8 1.9L and 2.0T are the same brackets
Correct me if i am wrong.

Just looking for some insight based on a swap option..

Thanks in Advance.

TDCTDI Fri Dec 09, 2022 5:00 am

MkIII are completely different.

81VrRabbit Fri Dec 09, 2022 7:53 pm

TDCTDI wrote: MkIII are completely different.

So with out modifications a Obd2 2.8 vr6 or a 2003.5 TDI wouldnt fix.

TDCTDI Fri Dec 09, 2022 9:02 pm

Modifications to the car or engine aren’t necessary if you make your own mounts, or you can purchase them premade. Here’s one example…

https://www.fablessmanufacturing.com/products/vr6-...ag_organic

81VrRabbit Sat Dec 10, 2022 1:44 pm

very cool thank you for your time.

volkybus Tue Apr 18, 2023 9:48 am

Even on the mk3 one of the Cabrio mounts is different than the reg golf or jetta So who knows but if there's a will, there's a way.....Bill ....PR& VT

flyinglow94 Fri Jul 28, 2023 4:37 pm

What is the application? Mk1 mounts are spacific. you would need to custom make mounts or buy some from a company. Mk2 or 3s, you can use the mk3s k member and moter and trans mounts to fit a VR (2.8, 3.2 or 3.6) or 1.8t onto a mk2 or 3. Mk4 and newer VRs hang on the frame rails but have bolt provisions for the mk3 motor and trans mount ( if your usong tbe 02J trans). If you are putting a mk4 02M in a mk2 or 3 a custom bracket is needed and available for mount trans ( you also need to cut the K members mount for the 02M trans and move it back 15-25mm)


Hope this helps.



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