Engine change ?

29th September 2006, 16:30

Basically ive got a 98 Vtr, and have been offered a Vtr engine from a 2003 vtr for very cheap. What would be involved in carrying out the change ??
Cheers Matt.

30th September 2006, 13:45

?? helpppp

30th September 2006, 13:54

out & in! with all relivant ojimee thingies like loom, ecu etc etc

30th September 2006, 14:14

you will need a mk2 exhaust as the cats in the manifold on the new engine
think you need to move the fan aswell as im sure the oil filter will catch on it

and you will need to wire it up to

need to get the ecu for it aswell

id try getting the same engine so you can just take out and put straight in

30th September 2006, 15:05

westy- out and in???? dont think so mate. engine multi plugs are different and make sure you get hoses etc from the mk2 engine, plus as paul said above.

30th September 2006, 15:58

dont do it mate lol.im stuck with a car thats not moved for over 3 month tranna put mk2 vtr engine in a mk1.all wiring is a twat to do,think ive given up

30th September 2006, 18:25

its just that my engine has done 75000 miles, needs a clutch, cambelt and tensioner, and ive been offered the engine box, all complete with ECU ect for £150. The engines only got 21000 on aswell. Think im still going to do it tho.

1st October 2006, 16:22

Is there anyone on here thats actualli done this before ?? Matt

1st October 2006, 16:29

thats seems very cheap for engine and box i take you know the seller well

1st October 2006, 17:10

Yer one of my good mates, smashed his car, but engine was fine. Theres nothing wrong with my car really, just when you get an offer like that you cant turn it down.