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Follow my Volkswagen MK3 rebuild into a 1.9L 16V ABT.

09/03/2026

A few weeks have passed, and a lot has happened, been done, and changed on my ABTgolfMK3 project.

The Brembo brake calipers have been repainted bright red, and of course, new Brembo stickers have been added.

About two years ago, I inquired with the RDW (Dutch Vehicle Authority) about the possibility and approval of installing the 16V ABT engine in the Golf 3.
I was told it was possible as long as I stayed within certain limits with the CO.
I then continued with the project.

Recently, I came across some messages somewhere that got me thinking and made me decide to call the RDW again.
The answer was that I wouldn't get the KR engine approved without a CAT and Lambda sensor...
The MK3 body is from 1997, and CAT and Lambda sensors have been mandatory since around 1995.
This was a disappointment, of course... but I think in solutions, not in problems.
After consulting with some VW friends, the plan was to switch to the Digifant injection system, because it does have a lambda and cat, plus the ABT engine can stay in place.

So last week I bought and picked up a 2.0 16V (9a) engine that already has all the necessary parts I need for the modification.
Today I spent the whole day tinkering with Jeroen and have already made real progress.

The new VR6 front end (with radiator and condenser) and dual fan are installed. We've removed all the Kjetronic parts we had already installed and reinstalled many things from the Digifant.

Next step: derusting and painting some brackets, ordering some hoses, ordering air and breather filters, and discussing the wiring harness that needs to be modified to G60/digifant

Laterrrrr 🤘

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17/01/2026

I had three weeks of vacation and planned a lot of work on the MK3. But due to various personal circumstances, ofcourse things turned out differently.
What I was able to do was disassemble the front Brembo brakes to prepare them for respraying; paint and new stickers are on their way.
Many ordered new parts arrived: a new large radiator, fan, pressure tank, and air conditioning pump.
All the pulleys too, and after installing those, I was able to measure the length of the two V-belts and order them.
(All bolts will be replaced with yellow galvanized bolts😉)
I also ordered a new VR6 front end with a dual fan, but unfortunately, it arrived damaged... a corner was broken off.
Now I'm waiting for a new one.
And last week, I was able to pick up the missing stainless steel parts for the exhaust at .nl in Schagen, so I can get those ready soon as well.

14/12/2025

Today was the "wedding"... 😁.
The MK3 and the 16V ABT had already met, had been sitting next to each other in the garage for a while, and today the MK3 officially became an ABT...
The engine is hung, and we've started on the puzzle that is called: the wiring harness.

I now have a laundry list of parts to order to go to the next step, so hopefully I'll continue building during the Christmas holidays... 🛠

Thanks Jeroen 🤘

05/11/2025

Thanks to for finishing/building the last parts on my engine.
All the other parts came back from the powdercoater... so slowly where getting in the right direction.... 🙂.

I'm working on the enginebay.
Cleaning, demount last parts who also will be painted and sanding, will post some pictures next week.

12/10/2025

Sometimes you just need a kick in the butt to get things moving... 😉.
My good friend Jeroen Kruizinga recently gave me this kick and offered his help with my ABTgof MK3 project.
He's currently helping me finish the engine, while I'm continuing with the things that still need to be done in the engine compartment. Thanks Jeroen, and of course, my wife Afiena too... 😘

So at this moment, parts are being powdercoated and cleaned, some extra parts are ordered and on their way....
Stay tuned for more sone.... 🤘🛠

26/09/2025

Something NEW incoming.... 🤩.

A custom made ABT GOLF MK3 badge for the rear tailgate.

Over the years i have found a couple ABT-golf badges in MK1 style (original ones) wich i had to plan on mounting it on the rear.
But now found someon who could make a MK3 style badge for me..

25/01/2025

I have been busy with all sorts of "small" jobs on the ABTgolfMK3 lately.
Things like: converting the mirrors from manual to electric and then installing them (the left side is now ready),
Polishing the chrome doorhandle's (from Golf MK4 cabby) cleaning, spraying and overhauling parts of the gear lever, and also doing a lot of searching and puzzling on the wiring harness. Also rewrapping parts of the wiring harness.

28/12/2024

A small testfit with the Subaru side-mirrors on the ABTgolfMK3.
I think its nice... could get used to it.
Looks better than the original squared ones.

Still some small adjustements to make it fit perfect.
And also new paint in the exact color of the MK3.
I bought them in this white color, but the color is a little different.

19/03/2024

The AC-housing is mounted, and also the reinforcement-beam back on its place in the MK3.

Did a lot of work and puzzeling on the wiringloom.
Took the AC and hazardlight wiring out of the Golf 3,5 cabrio loom and installed it into the MK3 wiringloom.

Nezt step wil be putting the wiring back in the MK3 and start re-connecting everything.... 🛠😋.

03/02/2024

Not the nicest thing to do, but cleaning the Engine bay with a toothbrush is one of the things that has to be done before putting in the ABT 1.9L 16V engine 🛠😬.

03/02/2024

I bought this original ABT Sportsline Steeringwheel already a long while ago.
I had it stored in box all the time.
Now was the time to Testfit it in the ABTGolfMK3.....

I like..... 🤩

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