I have found a commonly available conversion to put a big servo on a RHD MK1/2, if not a simple fit. I haven't done it myself yet because i don't feel the need, but i still might do so anyway.

And no, it doesn't use any MK2F parts.

Do tell? In the 80's a company called TSR Performance made servo kits for RHD VWs. The chances of finding one now are slim but it means it is possible to do.

I have found a commonly available conversion to put a big servo on a RHD MK1/2, if not a simple fit. I haven't done it myself yet because i don't feel the need, but i still might do so anyway.

And no, it doesn't use any MK2F parts.

Do tell? In the 80's a company called TSR Performance made servo kits for RHD VWs. The chances of finding one now are slim but it means it is possible to do.

TSR Performance were still around until fairly recently - used to make turbo kits for the 1.4 16V engines at one point. I did think about it for mine but it was serious dosh!

The car I'm thinking of is the ex-BRM Mk2 demo car, which I can't find any pictures of. Had a Metro servo, on the passenger side, if I remember. It's not a conversion I know loads about but from what the owner told me it used to be a conversion they offered.

There are two ways of doing it.

One is the simple remote fluid version. I had this in a '70s mini in the '90s, it was under the dash on the passenger side at an angle. You could put it in the boot though, as it was hydraulically remote. I'm sure the usual mini suppliers (Moss, minispares, minisport, etc) can sort all the parts for this out.

But the way i've found is more limited in placement, the servo has to be pretty much where it is on LHD Polos of the time. But it's directly mechanically remote, same method various manufacturers use. When i say common i mean common, almost every breakers has the donor car atm. Not that it's a straight fit, hell no. Many won't have the skills or tools. But it goes according to my various measuring equipment.

It'll be out and about!! And being driven as it should be! I may even come to a show

Stanford hall in may is gonna be the one for MK2 coupes this year, got a longer list of these cars intended than i've seen for any show in ages given they're getting thin on the ground, i'm booking my life off to be there!

Modded Golf linkage can and has been done.

It's even mentioned on this forum several times, e.g. http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.php?...p;showentry=658

Modded Golf linkage can and has been done.

It's even mentioned on this forum several times, e.g. http://www.clubpolo.co.uk/forum/index.php?...p;showentry=658

Yeah, erm.. no. Same principal but neater and less fussy with fewer parts, and that doesn't look very straightforward to fit. That's an interesting way of doing it with using rods though (could look great chrome plated).

Person to ask about ease of fitment is Steve (86C) on here. He's the master of fitting servos to the older Polos having been doing it for 20-odd years. The servo converted Polos I've seen over the years have either had a section of Mk3 bulkhead welded in; Golf linkage added; or used one of the many classic car hydraulic remote servo kits.

If you're not using rods (as your derision towards them seems to suggest), what are you proposing to do?

I'll consider doing a conversion on mine, then go from there. Given the nature of the conversion i'm not likely to put up a guide, even if it is a simple sunday afternoon job (unless i can do a very accurate idiot-proof version, which is unlikely).

No offence to Steve, but just because you've been doing something 20years, doesn't mean you've been doing it the easiest way. Ease isn't everything, though.

Fiat scicentos (and probably cinquicentos) use a tube with the pedal welded at one and and a lever welded at the other for direct action on the remote servo/master cylinder

On such a light car a servo is a bonus but not the be all and end all. As long as the braking system is in good condition, braided lines help, the brakes are more than enough to lock the wheels up with medium pressure, so more than up to the task. Larger master cylinder and larger diameter discs will help more than a linkage which by it's nature is less efficient. The bulkhead needs strengthening to stop flex around the pivot points, plus mechanical losses in all the pivots etc. I'd much rather have a direct action brake lever any day. Also, lots of sports cars (proper sports cars that is) don't have servos...

I'm welding in part of the mk3 bulkhead to convert to servo, I'm doing it more for the wider availability of bigger m/c to suit the bigger brakes rather than because I want a servo tho. Plus i'll be able to use a mk3 throttle cable instead of the bodged mk2 set up I have now

Don't know if I've missed this but what the hell is a ''ringer''

Don't know if I've missed this but what the hell is a ''ringer''

google it...

but basically a shell or a car wearing the VIN number of a different shell/Car

I think this still has all the rare mk2 front panel parts on it so don't bin those parts. lower track control arms, and steering damper.

The other thing to be aware of is this engine is running the early G40 management system with an airflow meter and has a slightly different throttle body and ECU. All easily upgraded if you can source older parts when it fails however most of the chips around are for the later ECU.

I fitted a BRM servo kit to Liz Bluey which is based on an adapted metro servo with a custom little casting, the only trouble with that it was designed for the carb engine and not efi so we had fun and games with the inlet manifold.

MK2 G40 are awesome, there is one in the uk with a G60 charger not seen or heard of it for years.

Someone could track down a register LHD coupe and fit the g40 engine to that.

IF you fit a "New" replacement chassis DVLA allow that but using a chassis from another carruns into problems this is a big issue with land rover rebuilds where people build a 1956 land rover with 90 defender parts etc. ( I must finish my 5year landrover rebuild project and get another polo on the go!)

I will be very carefully removing all the G40 specific panels (I also have the last genuine VW one in my garage waiting to be fitted!) and then once removed I will be selling. I have someone who is interested and I've offered first refusal, but after this all the spares I don't need will be up for sale.

PM me if you are interested and once I've sorted through it I'll get in touch.

I also have a 1989 Parade coupe shell in rust free condition that I was going to use some panels from for mine, but shouldn't need to now, so will be up for sale. Still has engine and box, missing dizzy and TCI-h unit.