Engine swap in 1996 mkIV

misiokicio · Post by **misiokicio** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 7:51 pm

Hi guys!
I`m new in here and just need some advice.
My polo is 1996 1.0 engine aev.
Have a car breakdown last week and need to get a new engine(Scrap yard)
Is there a problem to fit in a 1.3 or 1.4 engine in this car??
I know i need a new ECU but is there anything else what will not fit??
Please help me.
Want to buy it on friday

Naz · Post by **Naz** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:01 pm

try and get an engine and gearbox together

also loom and clocks will make the job easier if you going to get a different engoine to what you originally had-

misiokicio · Post by **misiokicio** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:54 pm

thanks for your answer.
Is the ECU gonna be a problem?

Sorry for asking but not really know what is taht loom?
thanks

Naz · Post by **Naz** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:58 pm

loom- Engine wiring loom connects all your electrics- clocks etc to the engine

Not sure if you could get away using your 1.0 one with a diff engine-

and if you change to a diff size engine you will most probably need the ecu from it

Try and get everything from the same car if possible-

Isnt it easier to get your engine repaired ? whats wrong with it exactly?

Josh_polo · Post by **Josh_polo** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:23 am

Surley youll need bigger breaks to?

NOZ · Post by **NOZ** » Thu Sep 25, 2008 12:30 pm

its much easier to get a direct replacement reather then a larger lump transplanted. I would guess you'd need the engine, loom, ECU, gearbox (probably not necessary). If the 1.4 has larger brakes then 1.0's then you'd need them changed for better braking.

LeMeph · Post by **LeMeph** » Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:58 am

on a 6N everythings pretty much the same as far as im aware. yeh youll need the ECU and wiring loom. leave the gearbox from the 1.0L on it will probably a little bit faster if anything! no point spending more then you need to afterall.

If you want to make the whole job easier try and get an engine that is off the same year. The earlier engines seem to be better so get a P reg if you can. Cuts out all the annoying sensors VW started chucking on absolutely bloody everything!

MiWi · Post by **MiWi** » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:00 pm

I have both a 1,0 and a 1,4 16V.

The only differens between them is that the 16v-version were sold with ventilated front discs.

The regular 1,4-version are solid and the brakes are identical with the 1-liter.