[LawAnderson]

That is good news. Maybe I'll try a test fit with the top mount gt2052v I have and the spa manifold, once I've figured out mounts (and had them made up) for this engine.

Have you got yours fully running yet?

 

[OoudeKaas]

This is the bottom engine mount that I made up, using half the old mount.

I actually finished up the wiring this morning, and shes not running like a dream. Going to get her up on the ramp tomorrow, give her the once over then see how she drives

 

[OoudeKaas]

and shes not running like a dream.

Edit, she IS running like a dream!

 

[LawAnderson]

Awesome. I think you could well start something with this. If the 1Z goes wrong at some point, I'll definitely look into sticking an ARL in there.

 

[N7NDO]

Good to hear its running. I'm also looking at doing a PD very soon and this thread is a great help, as I was a little worried about turbo and bulk head clearance which you've shown isn't a issue A:

 

[d-9]

Good work, really interested in popping over to take a look at this sometime.

 

[LawAnderson]

Pulled the van shifter today, I'm failing to see how the 02M one fits straight in:

 

[OoudeKaas]

It doesn't fit straight in. I've mounted mine inside the cab a bit further back than the old one and welded the hole for the old shifter with only two holes for the cables. The shifter box itself is mounted to a frame I fabricated and welded to the floor so I didn't have to take the tank down to bolt it.

I'll get some pics for yas, been mega busy recently

 

[LawAnderson]

Ah right. I'm thinking maybe the Audi selector that vanhead used is different as he didn't have to mod the van at all.

The plot thickens.

 

[OoudeKaas]

I'm not sure about the Audi selector, but the 6 speed 02m has cable selectors and the old t4 boxes have a rod and lever set up. I figured it was easy enough to just fit the golf shifter box.

If anyone wants to know how I fitted anything or wants pictures of bits let me know. I kinda forgot about the build thread and just got on and finished it lol

 

[LawAnderson]

It's definitely a cable shifter also; I don't mind dropping the tank again (as it's pretty much empty). I just can't see how it physically fits.

I might have to think about employing a similar solution to yours.

 

[OoudeKaas]

I'll get you a picture at some point, its a really simple solution really.

 

[N7NDO]

Ah right. I'm thinking maybe the Audi selector that vanhead used is different as he didn't have to mod the van at all.

The plot thickens.

Audi or VW the 02M shifters are the same. I'm looking at mounting my shifter 'motorsport style' on stilts

 

[vanhead]

I mounted my gearshift under the floor just enough room above the fuel tank.
Just drilled holes to take the mount .
Inside the van looks stock.
Obviously you need to extend the gearshift rod unless you got very long arms

 

[LawAnderson]

I mounted my gearshift under the floor just enough room above the fuel tank.

Just drilled holes to take the mount .

Inside the van looks stock.

Obviously you need to extend the gearshift rod unless you got very long arms

Turns out that that there's nothing better than getting under it all and taking a look. The unit should fit, though it looks like a bit of drilling will be necessary.

 

[vanhead]

Turns out that that there's nothing better than getting under it all and taking a look. The unit should fit, though it looks like a bit of drilling will be necessary.

I didn't need to make the opening any larger
Just make the holes to secure the gearshift at its mounting points.
I have a pic , but it's on pc at work
Let me know if you want it , , T:
At least the weather is better for playing vans
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[LawAnderson]

I didn't need to make the opening any larger

Just make the holes to secure the gearshift at its mounting points.

I have a pic , but it's on pc at work

Let me know if you want it , , T:

At least the weather is better for playing vans

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A pic would be awesome, but it makes sense. With the old shift mechanism out (and destroyed!) I'm almost committed.

Once I have the shifter solution figured, I'll definitely be welding a section of the old gear stick to the 02M shifter.

 

[vanhead]

A pic would be awesome, but it makes sense. With the old shift mechanism out (and destroyed!) I'm almost committed.

Once I have the shifter solution figured, I'll definitely be welding a section of the old gear stick to the 02M shifter.

Pic of gearshift if any help T:
I left the studs in the floor so the stock gearshift lever cover can be fitted

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[LawAnderson]

Smart idea with the studs there, I'd have never thought of that!

I'm not sure if I'm losing it, but that's definitely a different shifter to mine - looks like it orientates differently as well.

 

[LawAnderson]

Aha! It's a TT shifter with the offset. All the same bar the offset and the threaded end. I wonder if the thread is the same as the T4 thread (that would be a touch if so, all that would be required is a short length of rod to extend it).

I imagine it probably works better with the T4 as the original shifter has a bit of a 'lean' to it.

I'm still amiss as how you've managed to rotate it 90 degrees...