Engine Swop

1. gugga69 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 28 Saxo VTR

   #1 8th May 2007, 18:42

   i have a saxo vtr blacktop 1997 and i need to replace the engine....do i need to get anouther blacktop eninge or will a silvertop be alright aswell? Also does the year matter? And if asyone has one!! let me no!!
   
   Cheers!!!
2. devilsadvocate Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI

   #2 8th May 2007, 18:51

   Pretty sure a silvertop will drop in but might need different engine mounts?
3. mallboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Wolverhampton Posts: 3000 MK1 VTR TURBO

   #3 8th May 2007, 18:54

   it will be easier if the ecu type is the same as the old engine (single plug or 3plug) as you dont have to change the loom as its more hassle. so if its the same ecu type it should be ok - but the ecu may need decoding or summit like that
4. gugga69 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 28 Saxo VTR

   #4 8th May 2007, 18:59

   sounds good then....i think the ecu type is the same....just i cant find many blacktops around....what is the difference? apart from the colour!!
5. mallboy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 Wolverhampton Posts: 3000 MK1 VTR TURBO

   #5 8th May 2007, 19:06

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gugga69 sounds good then....i think the ecu type is the same....just i cant find many blacktops around....what is the difference? apart from the colour!!

   i would search first as i may be wrong, dont really know the difference just think the silver top is on newer models
6. gugga69 Newbie Joined: May 2007 Posts: 28 Saxo VTR

   #6 8th May 2007, 19:15

   yeh thats what i thought! the lower milage ones are all silvertop's..cheers!