Author Topic: golf vr6 big end gone, so new engine time, ar the ecu's locked? (Read 1373 times)

teeach · « **on:** 04 March 2009, 21:05 »

as title really please guys, going to buy another engine but just need to know if i need my ecu unlocked or if there are any other problems

cheers

boneybradley · « **Reply #1 on:** 05 March 2009, 00:30 »

the ecu is coded to the ignition not the engine...just make sure you buy either obd1 or 2 (depending on what you currently have)

Len · « **Reply #2 on:** 05 March 2009, 09:15 »

Why do you need new engine if its only a big end gone?

Just get the crank ground and new shells!

boneybradley · « **Reply #3 on:** 05 March 2009, 13:46 »

Why do you need new engine if its only a big end gone?

Just get the crank ground and new shells!

I am guessing it much cheaper to buy the full engine than get the crank sorted (to get the chains replaced its about £700!!)

beccasmk3gti · « **Reply #4 on:** 05 March 2009, 23:39 »

its much cheaper to buy a new engine the cost of replaceing the timing chains its double the cost of another engine

Din · « **Reply #5 on:** 06 March 2009, 19:50 »

its much cheaper to buy a new engine the cost of replaceing the timing chains its double the cost of another engine

No its not...............

GOD · « **Reply #6 on:** 06 March 2009, 21:03 »

its much cheaper to buy a new engine the cost of replaceing the timing chains its double the cost of another engine

no its not whats the point when you do some more miles on a second hand engine it will go again

Wayne · « **Reply #7 on:** 06 March 2009, 21:43 »

I would pick up a s/h engine as cheap as poss, replace the chains and give it a full check over before fitting it.

boneybradley · « **Reply #8 on:** 06 March 2009, 21:53 »

half the cost in doing the chains is the stripping of parts/engine!!....

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