Mick's mk4 1.6 to 1.8t conversion

[Stan]

Hey Mick, a cut and change of plugs might work, but map out the wires first and see if they match.

Send a PM to Jmac from Alba European- 0423965341 (Jimmy - shame he is in QLD) - he is a wiring legend and helped me a lot.

Let me know if you need wiring diagrams or manuals, I have a bunch of PDFs hiding somewhere.

No turning back now mate, get those engines swapped! Shame you are in Mildura, phone anytime mate.

[Clarkee_vw]

Well motor is finally out and getting ready to attack the wiring

[Stan]

Good one!
What are you doing about the ecu plug?

[Clarkee_vw]

Not really sure yet. Thinking we might just pull the whole harness out of the gti and put it in mine. Probably easier

[Stan]

simply take the whole branch that goes into the side of the ecu with the different plug - not too huge a job, and you know it will work

[h100vw]

simply take the whole branch that goes into the side of the ecu with the different plug - not too huge a job, and you know it will work

If the engine looms are in the front cut, it would be insane to try and swap the plugs over. It'll take 10 minutes to remove the old loom and maybe an hour to run it all back into its new home. Would have been cool to leave it all connected to the AGU when you took it out. Then you wouldn't have to search out where it all goes.

Gavin

[Clarkee_vw]

The engine loom is still attached to the engine just the body loom needs to be replaced. Got it out of the gti and it's not as hard as it looks. Will post some pics tonight after work

[Clarkee_vw]

Wiring is sorted (hopefully) cant upload photo's ATM because my iPhone got cover in power steering fluid and doesn't like it much haha..

Motor is ready to put in tomorrow

[VR6man]

Looks like some good progress, many would've run away from this( me included lol).
Good luck , hope it goes smoothly for you.
P.S. iPhones don't need lubrication haha

[Stan]

glad you have the wiring sorted, hope you can get the engine in soon!

the best bit is when it runs for the first time - hope that is soon for you.

[Clarkee_vw]

Well still haven't got motor in but getting there. Just thought I'd post this pic of my wiring and see if anyone can help.



My golf uses all six of those plugs. But the gti doesn't, so can anyone tell me if I need them or what I can do?

[h100vw]

Well still haven't got motor in but getting there. Just thought I'd post this pic of my wiring and see if anyone can help.



My golf uses all six of those plugs. But the gti doesn't, so can anyone tell me if I need them or what I can do?

Not 100% as I haven't done this conversion myself but I would expect as long as you have the otherside in the car you'll be good to go.

Gavin

[dylan8]

nice work! hopefully it all goes smoothly

[Clarkee_vw]

It's all in, engine cranks but won't fire..

Have to sort out what it is, immobilizer light and the ! That's circled is coming on and no fuel at the motor..

[Clarkee_vw]

Ok.. Got fuel pump going, turns out to be lose connection. Still got the warning lights on the dash though