1.6 diff swap the other way
 

SO, I need a 1.8 rear end. I am married and so broke. If I were to buy, say a mk2 for cheap, and steal the 1.8 rear end and related parts, Can I refit my old 1.6 stuff into it and then sell the car? It would all fit right?

A bit of a slimy thing to do I will admit, but I promise I'll sell it to a 40yr old woman who will never know the difference.

Thoughts?

A diff would be much cheaper than a car...

To be honest i considered doing that with the trans and the diff and the brakes hahahaha.

But dont its cruel.

lol
Dann

Yes the stuff would swap over.

You could advertise that it's lighter.

:bowrofl::laugh:

Thanks for the info. I am thinking I may buy a cheap car, take what I need and either part out the rest or throw my old bits on and sell as is. The cost of a 1.8 diff and related parts is near enough £350 here and frankly I have seen whole cars go for £500 so it seems like the best way forward. With a bit of luck I may even end up in profit

If you have the space to part it out...try that, you will end up with a lot of extra shit, but you can make some really good money if the car is in OK shape to start with.