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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 19:53

Title: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 19:53: would it be a strght swap or more involed?
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bobbarley on 21 October 2008, 19:54: I think you'll have to middle with your ECU.
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 19:55: big job?would i need any other parts?
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bobbarley on 21 October 2008, 19:57: All that work, I'd do something special to the car. Try to get an Audi S3 engine :)
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 19:59: havent got the cash :cry:
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Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:00: why not repair the engine you have with the block sourced by Rtech, wont have to worry about ecu and key issues plus you have a new car at the moment to run around in anyway :smiley:
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:06: a friend said the head might be fooked and that all the work involed it would be easyer to get a hole new engine?am i being lead up the garden path?
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:19: also how hard would it be 2 replace engine with the same egine and code but with my ecu and all my other oringal parts
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Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:21: no in one sense, it is usually cheaper and easier to fit a recon/ 2nd hand unit, just a simple in out job plus ecu and wiring :grin: However, if funds are tight overhauling your engine will be better (as long as you got a mate or the experience yourself) as if it goes into the garage the labour bill will outway a 2nd hand. but if you overhaul you can do bit by bit, plus you can save a bit as the head, and all auxillaries may be ok just the block,
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:24: Quote from: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:19
also how hard would it be 2 replace engine with the same egine and code but with my ecu and all my other oringal parts

yeah get a basic engine and all your parts, alternator, starter etc can be carried over, or sell the car to me :grin:
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:28: so your sayin d.i.y??
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:31: havent got the knowledge to tell ya the truth
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:35: guys at r tech said he found me a bottem end would that b all that i would need?
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:38: yeah bottom end (complete) head will be off to swap so when it's off get it to your local engine machine shop get it pressure tested,
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:39: sounds like a plans cumin together :grin:
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Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:43: yeah if it was me i would go for the rebuild bottom end, you know the rest of the engine has only done 70 odd k if i remember rightly from your other posts.
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 20:49: i was told piston rings may need changing plus crank shaft needs checking plus whole engine would need looking over to find out what went wrong in the 1st place
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Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 20:54: oil pump failure, causing seizure maybe (obviously havent looked at it) wouldnt need to worry about piston/rings as you would be getting a replacement bottom end
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 21:17: havent lookd at it if you havent guessd iam not 2 gd with engines lol
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 21:19: have you any friends who are fitters who can help?
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 21:19: would piston rings cum with the bottem end then?
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Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 21:20: no i have no friends lol
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Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 21:22: ha ha, thats why your on here all night LOL
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Post by: Martz on 21 October 2008, 21:23: I have not read the whole thread, but - I had a snapped cambelt on my A3 and done severe damage to the engine. I bought a Seat Engine and my mate mixed and matched parts and it resulted in a fix. I think mine was a AGU code too, so I believe these are all compatiable.......................

Good luck anyway.
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 21:25: lol i just dont no what 2 do anymore stick 2 my 1.4 polo
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 21:29: ha ha :smiley:
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 21:34: its true!
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 21:36: well if you dont have any fitters as mates then it could be costly to do this job
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: Martz on 21 October 2008, 21:40: Quote from: dai-cymru on 21 October 2008, 21:36
well if you dont have any fitters as mates then it could be costly to do this job

Cost me around £900 at the time (7 years ago) so depending on what type of engine you get, ie miles and history (got mine with 25K for £650) you can do this cheaper but you may not be able to guarantee the engine. I also bought other parts whilst I was at it, exhaust etc.

So, basically if you don't have mates to help out, it may cost ya! :undecided:
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 21 October 2008, 22:05: dam
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: dai-cymru on 22 October 2008, 18:29: so whats your plan mate are you going to price up the work
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Post by: bully85 on 23 October 2008, 17:02: yeah xmas is called of this year lol
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Post by: dai-cymru on 23 October 2008, 17:51: no tree or mince pies for you then :laugh:
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Post by: bully85 on 04 November 2008, 23:21: so anyway would the a3 engine with the same code go in?
Title: Re: as my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 18:27: anybody?
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 18:47: and also if i got the engine out of a golf with the same code would i need the ecu or would mine work with it?
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: Rhyso on 05 November 2008, 18:53: Quote from: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 18:47
and also if i got the engine out of a golf with the same code would i need the ecu or would mine work with it?

think you'd still need it coded - not entirely sure

as for an A3 - you would need clocks, ecu etc i think :undecided:
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 19:27: coded?
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: Rhyso on 05 November 2008, 19:28: Quote from: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 19:27
coded?

as in the immobiliser part needs to be coded etc which could mean you'll need the keys too but i'm not 100%

have you tried a Google search?? :undecided:
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 19:55: no what if i had the ecu with the new block?
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: Rhyso on 05 November 2008, 19:58: Quote from: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 19:55
no what if i had the ecu with the new block?

should be plug and play :undecided:

think it all depends on the year - mine has Immob III clocks which i believe means the immobiliser is built into the clocks and not the ECU

If you have Immob II clocks then the immob is in the ECU or vice versa

again not 100% i'm afraid mate :sad:
Title: Re: helpas my engine has blown up would a audi a3 engine with the same code agu fit?
Post by: bully85 on 05 November 2008, 20:11: all i no is ive had a offer of a block with same code as mine with ecu mines on a w plate