Consolidation of Information: Haldex into Corrado. (02m, Syncro) by JamesS

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I really need to do some physical mock ups of the cs/hub/ axle situation.

Some sources say I can use the stock g60 hub and g60 outer cv with the 02m axle, whereas other sources say I need to use the vr6 outer cv and resplined hub. 

I haven't personally looked at it yet but it is on my to do list. Seems like the more I read the less I know.

10-4-2012

My main concern is the fuel tank, I want to plan for a low key oem install, so I'd like to source a 45L euro tank for it. But I don't know if it'll for sure bolt up to the Passat floor pan.

Its not the floorpan you have to worry about its the crossmember. The 45l tank will not work with the passat crossmember so its 75l or bust . 

Since you have a vr6 my advice to you would go the route DUBZAK wants to take. Cut out the rear spare tire well, weld in the syncro passat beam and use the larger tank. Sure you will have to deal with the tumor out the back but I am sure it will be worth it.

I was also considering myself doing a passat syncro install and trying to section the tank and plastic weld it back together. I think this would be possible with some creativity.

Finally, on the syncro vs haldex route if I were you I would go haldex. 1st of all the syncro transmission has a 4 cylinder housing to begin with so you cannot use it without sourcing parts. Do what I am doing- an 02m swap first and let the rear shaft spin free til you figure out the rear end. This is the easiest and will allow you to limit down time. As far as haldex management you can cheap out and get a knob that controls power to the rear or go all out and have some cool electronic standalone to manage launches etc. 

If you do it in stages you can limit the upfront hit of the conversion and also not get discouraged by parking your car for a couple years.

Im not afraid of a little gas 

But in all seriousness I have access to a professional plastic welder and amazing things can be done.

Well eventually I would like to have a mk2 rear crossmember and gas tank... wouldn't we all.

But first I have to finish up this 02m