Valver engine swap guide - is there one?

[poundhound 0]

Is there a step by step anywhere to removing a c KR 1.8 16v motor?

 

Mines dead but I have a fully rebuilt KR out of my mams now departed gt passat (B3) I've seen lots of postings regarding uprating engines but not for a direct 16v swap (original is best?)

 

I know I should be swapping for big bhp turbo or vr6 but the engine I have is perfect.

 

Is it best to remove engine and box or seperate from box and remove engine only?

 

I've changed enignes before so am not frightened of the prospect but also know that a little help and advice goes a long way.

 

thanks folks. :)

[jonny-5 0]

Would the engine out your mums passat gt not be a 9a two litre?

[Supercharged 2]

Hello, you want to remove the engine and box in one then swap the engine on the crane for the one on the stand and install the new clutch and swap the box, coolant pipe and any other bits...

 

Bassically disconnect battery and ECU

Remove all front lights, bumper and slam panel...

Disconnect coolant hoses from matrix to block etc... undo expansion tank...

Undo speedo drive and slave cyl from gearbox

Undo Fuel feed and return lines and plug

Undo engine / gearbox / TB earth leads and starter connections.

Disconnect/ unclip all engine sensors and electrical wiring to rad fan thermoswitch and rad fan, Coil HT lead.

Undo top of airbox and remove flexi pipe to inlet

Undo exhaust downpipe to catlyst

Undo engine mounts and disconnect driveshafts (8mm spline)

Remove PAS pump connected and swing out of way of engine

Secure engine with crane and lift slightly.

Remove front rad carrier and crossmember,

Secure expansion tank,rad, airbox top etc to engine

Lift crane / pull forward on crane and down on exhaust until free checking bonnet clearance etc...

 

Yan will be along in a bit if I have missed anything but then bassically build up new engine with ancillaries and install in reverse of the above :lol:

[poundhound 0]

The passat was a G-reg B3 so 1.8 KR.

 

Big thanks Supercharged as I reckoned on only removing the bonnet not the front end.

 

Is it easier to remove engine and box as opposed to engine only?

 

I'm still having nightmares about the unfeasibly tight driveshaft splines on my MK1 golf and told myself then I'd never mess with them things again!!!!

 

Looking to get the job done over the weekend.

 

Wishful thinking cos the old golf took 2 days for the driveshafts alone!!!!!

[davidwort 0]

both times on mine I've removed the bonnet and lifted the engine and g-box straight up and out with a crane, needs a bit of care not to knock things but it means you can leave the rad and front cross-members in place. driveshft splines have never been a problem for me, just make sure the splined bolt heads are clean of crud before attempting to remove them.

[poundhound 0]

Thanks David,

 

I'm going to start tomorrow if the wife can get the kids out for the day.

 

and have decided to remove both engine and box.

 

fingers crossed.