Last night I made some good progress with some mock ups using ALH parts. I started with the BSM delete. However I believe I'm the first one to actually do a BSM delete in a BHW that going back into a VW. So it's slightly different then what other have done and in fact easier.
Everything is plug and play no modifications needed. Only thing I did was use the Dowels from the BHW as the pockets on the block are deeper then the ALH.
As for the tensioner it just bolts into place nothing out of the ordinary.
I have the new BRM sprocket and chain coming and a new tensioner. I still need to seal the BSM feed port. Otherwise things are looking good!
Next I fit up the ALH engine mount pendulum bracket. Fits perfect!
Now onto new TDI territory. I'm finding that no one has really gone down the path of swapping a BHW into a different VW. There's a lot of franken motors ALH/BHW combos BEW/BHW. But none where you keep the BHW how it is in the passat including the harness and ECU. So this brings me to the accessory bracket. I can't use the BHW because it's a dual serpentine and puts things where they wont fit. Also lines would need to be modified in the golf to match. Could use a BEW bracket but I would need to buy one and lines would for A/C and steering may need to be modified. However I have a ALH bracket laying around so why not try it. Well....It doesn't fit in stock form. Commence cutting!
After removal of the fuel pump section of the bracket it mounts up perfectly and also keeps all my accessories in stock locations so no line modifications! Also I like the it keeps everything a little lower and compact leaving the engine more open up top.
Still need to clean up my hack job and give it a good painting but I'm happy with it.
Next I start pining out the electrical on the golf and passat engine harness.