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Offline mar_k

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1.8t into a 2.0
« on: 10 August 2012, 16:27 »
Are there any threads on here covering the swap?
Basicly I have 2.0 which I seem unable to sell for what I want.
I was selling it so I could buy a 1.8t, but since its not selling I am considering swapping the engine.
That doesn't bother me, thats the easy bit but Im wondering what else needs changing.

ECU
Engine Loom
Dash Cluster to match the 1.8t ECU?

Is it a straight forward conversion or are the actual car looms and fuse box's different.

any advice would be great or pointers to a\ thread that covers it
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #1 on: 10 August 2012, 16:28 »
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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2012, 16:43 »
Interesting read, Thanks for sharing.

So I will most likely get problems with the immobiliser?
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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2012, 19:10 »
Quote from: mar_k on 10 August 2012, 16:43
Interesting read, Thanks for sharing.

So I will most likely get problems with the immobiliser?

It will need to be coded to the car unless you can get hold of the clocks that come with the donor engine

With mk4's so cheap these days its no longer cost effective to do the swap.  Dai bought a complete donor car for £1300.  Its the little things like coolant pipes and the arb being different that people dont realise and thats where costs start mounting
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Offline mar_k

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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2012, 19:45 »
I know what you mean,
Its just so difficult trying to sell a 2.0 gti. I wish I hadn't of bought it.
Coming over from Fords was a good move, Had I of done my homework Id have realised the 2.0 was a bad move.

I just dont want to let it go for peanuts even though peanuts is what its worth!

Its an X reg with 103k on the clocks. Its in fair condition and I have been asking for £1750 but not even had a call.

Sad times as it looks like Ill have to take a hit or keep the thing
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Offline daz veedub

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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2012, 19:49 »
take a hit mate 1.8t,s are down in price wont take ya long pick 1 up  :smiley:
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Offline mar_k

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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2012, 20:02 »
I may have to, After driving my mates one about I realise what I have been missing.
I sold my old RS as running costs were getting high but I so miss the3 buzz of a turbo
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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2012, 20:47 »
Sell it and buy a turbo, much better bet in the long run.
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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2012, 20:52 »
Quote from: Wayne on 10 August 2012, 20:47
Sell it and buy a turbo, much better bet in the long run.




Im trying, lol



Where abouts in somerset are you? Im often in and around wells
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Re: 1.8t into a 2.0
« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2012, 22:38 »
i converted my 1.6 to a 1.8t aum and its more hassle than its worth mate only done it because i killed the engine in the 1.6 and spend loads sorting the body work so didnt want to get rid, if i could go back sell up and just buy a 1.8t i deffo would
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