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My car was from Camden a Barclays company car (1990 GTI), I still have the rear dealer plate (badly faded). I could try and scan it for you or something. http://www.google.ie/imgres?q=camden+motors&hl=en&biw=1366&bih=624&tbm=isch&tbnid=bbSYQdRGMBYQpM:&imgrefurl=http://www.autocardealers.co.uk/company/camden-motors/&docid=hKWy1dtnwJssjM&imgurl=http://www.autocardealers.co.uk/i/l/c/a/camden-motors.co.uk.jpg&w=180&h=100&ei=FVoVUqj_JOaO7AbI4oHwCQ&zoom=1&ved=1t:3588,r:0,s:0,i:80&iact=rc&page=1&tbnh=80&tbnw=144&start=0&ndsp=17&tx=63&ty=40 I think I want Richard Alexander Huddersfield ones.

Ah then top mount it is! Good man thanks for that! Apologies for spamming your thread!

I decided a while ago to use a clean 130 or 150, and would be willing to pay a bit more for one that's been looked after, as I plan on using the shell and the rest of the running gear. I was offered a cheap 115 from a mate but had starship mileage (220k+), on an 00 plate. Ideally a 150 as the VB turbo outlet is suited better than the VA 130 outlet, the 150 doesn't foul the rear mount where as the 130 does. Just means less initial work getting the engine into the bay as i am using mk3 hydro mounts rather than MK4 chassis leg mounted ones. maybe in the future when my welding skills have improved from non-existent! It looks nice, and might be a worthwhile addition once I have the wiring the way I want it. I figured getting an 03/04 Bora or Highline TDI, I get all the bits I want (Climatronic, ESP, heated seats and traction control - although lots of things can be retrofitted it is easier to start with a donor which has these - may cost more initially but work out with less work and less money buying extra parts in the long run)

Brill cheers for the info. I'm gonna do the same craic as you and cut down the doorcards, and take some off the sides of the dash to fit. I have looked at a few and seen where to make cuts, trying to keep the centre of the dash standard as I want all to look stock. I hate the fabia/polo style dash they were the main reason i discounted the donor cars, same applies for leon/toledo, VW all the way! I will use the MK4 crossmember and work from there, using maybe an 03 up mk4 donor (gonna build the shell up into a 90bhp tdi for my mam) I want the clima anyway, i plan on using every possible part from the "good" mk4 donor, then buying one without a book to take anything else I need. As you said, just stick in and extend/shorten the mk4 loom to suit, loving the nylon braiding great idea to clean up the look. how does it do for protection? Sam

Barry what a fantastic help thread! This is really making me happy in my decision to fit a Mk4 dash to my MK2 when it gets built back up (hint: all Mk4 wiring, engine and gearbox, steering column and all electrics:smug:) Subscribed anyway! I wonder is it much different in a MK2? I plan on using the aircon climatronic and all the little bits and bobs, and try and mount everything where it would be in a MK4, but in a slightly smaller shell. In Cork myself, going to be on the lookout for a potential donor car after my exams in June, then the fun will begin. Hopefully at that point my car will be undersealed and the bay finished smoothed, ready for all the stuff to be bolted in. Sam