eddieleephd
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I just picked up a 1.8T Wagon and will be swapping my ALH into it.
This should be a fun project [emoji41]
At least I have something to look forward to!
I get the joy of transplanting my:
Engine, manual trans and shift lever, radio, column covers headliner, lower dash, and the cluster;
as well as relocating the EGT sensor to its optimal position and either replacing, or repurposing the fuel tank.
To top it off I will end up swapping all the suspension as I installed it just over a year ago.
There are many things that are different between the 1.8T and the ALH, however, three lines that are different pressure line to power steering to the driver side of the engine compartment and the AC lines that goes to the compressor. So do yourself a favor and disconnect the AC lines before removing the engine and change the power steering line while the engine is out, it's so much easier to get to!
The more I look at it the more I realize I have yet to begin and presently I'm about a third of the way through the project.
I have successfully removed both engines and shift levers exhausts, lower dashes and getting ready to begin with the fuel system before clogging my path.
Having finally finished the swap today and sit here thinking about the experience, it occurs to me that looking for instructions on how to perform your TDI swap is difficult because all of them are different.
Many years of vehicles have much of the same wiring and pin locations, however, you must test everything to verify that it is in fact what you expect.
Certain things can be bypassed on some vehicles, such as possibly the automatic due to the speed sensor going to the TCM as well as the cluster. A manual on the other hand you must run a wire from pin 3 to the cluster pin 28 green wire for the speedo to work.
In this process I will be drawing from many write-ups here on TDI Club and other VW specific websites. I will try to include the links to beneficial information along the way.
I am grateful to all the members whom have put the energy into doing these write-ups and compiling it in easier ways to access.
Here are the first links to look at before beginning:
Awesome search engine created by whalleyz, this is an invaluable resource and I am thankful every time I use it!
TDI Custom Search
I highly recommend becoming familiar with it if you have not already!
Compilation of swap threads for review, thanks G60ING for putting it together.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=142679
Relay 109
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=19903
As I look at the next image, I realize that I am going to be doing a manual swap on the gear shift, and driver's seat.
As a shade tree mechanic I decided that it's going to be much more enjoyable if I setup my work station first.
I must insert my disclaimer here, I am not liable for any thing you choose to do to your vehicle and any working on your vehicle should be done in the safest manner possible!
I believe life will be much easier without the front end getting in the way.
Don't forget to drain and properly dispose of the antifreeze, please!
First difference I noticed is the battery tray is too small so I removed it to install my battery so I can open the hatch.
Now I can touch the engine without bending over, or fighting with anything.
Still have to evacuate the AC system.
Wow, I sure am glad that's not my engine.
I like my phone's camera, you can see the ring along side the burnt piston.
The inter-cooler looks familiar.
Always be sure to secure your vehicle so that it doesn't fall on you!
I used OSB on top of my jack to lower the engine on to pvc for easy movement. I just slid The jack out from under it.
All images in this thread have been uploaded to TDIclub at the following gallery.
http://pics.tdiclub.com/showgallery.php?cat=6991
I did a mass import of all images after doing the predominant portion of the editing, if I miss additional images I apologize.
However, I must say when I found the bottom portion that says import all photos from url// I was relieved that I wouldn't have to go back and re upload all the photos. They are not in order and I may go back to slip the link below the image, however, I will put more effort later into titling them.
Below is a couple days after getting it together up on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
This should be a fun project [emoji41]
At least I have something to look forward to!
I get the joy of transplanting my:
Engine, manual trans and shift lever, radio, column covers headliner, lower dash, and the cluster;
as well as relocating the EGT sensor to its optimal position and either replacing, or repurposing the fuel tank.
To top it off I will end up swapping all the suspension as I installed it just over a year ago.
There are many things that are different between the 1.8T and the ALH, however, three lines that are different pressure line to power steering to the driver side of the engine compartment and the AC lines that goes to the compressor. So do yourself a favor and disconnect the AC lines before removing the engine and change the power steering line while the engine is out, it's so much easier to get to!
The more I look at it the more I realize I have yet to begin and presently I'm about a third of the way through the project.
I have successfully removed both engines and shift levers exhausts, lower dashes and getting ready to begin with the fuel system before clogging my path.
Having finally finished the swap today and sit here thinking about the experience, it occurs to me that looking for instructions on how to perform your TDI swap is difficult because all of them are different.
Many years of vehicles have much of the same wiring and pin locations, however, you must test everything to verify that it is in fact what you expect.
Certain things can be bypassed on some vehicles, such as possibly the automatic due to the speed sensor going to the TCM as well as the cluster. A manual on the other hand you must run a wire from pin 3 to the cluster pin 28 green wire for the speedo to work.
In this process I will be drawing from many write-ups here on TDI Club and other VW specific websites. I will try to include the links to beneficial information along the way.
I am grateful to all the members whom have put the energy into doing these write-ups and compiling it in easier ways to access.
Here are the first links to look at before beginning:
Awesome search engine created by whalleyz, this is an invaluable resource and I am thankful every time I use it!
TDI Custom Search
I highly recommend becoming familiar with it if you have not already!
Compilation of swap threads for review, thanks G60ING for putting it together.
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=142679
Relay 109
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=19903
As I look at the next image, I realize that I am going to be doing a manual swap on the gear shift, and driver's seat.
As a shade tree mechanic I decided that it's going to be much more enjoyable if I setup my work station first.
I must insert my disclaimer here, I am not liable for any thing you choose to do to your vehicle and any working on your vehicle should be done in the safest manner possible!
I believe life will be much easier without the front end getting in the way.
Don't forget to drain and properly dispose of the antifreeze, please!
First difference I noticed is the battery tray is too small so I removed it to install my battery so I can open the hatch.
Now I can touch the engine without bending over, or fighting with anything.
Still have to evacuate the AC system.
Wow, I sure am glad that's not my engine.
I like my phone's camera, you can see the ring along side the burnt piston.
The inter-cooler looks familiar.
Always be sure to secure your vehicle so that it doesn't fall on you!
I used OSB on top of my jack to lower the engine on to pvc for easy movement. I just slid The jack out from under it.
All images in this thread have been uploaded to TDIclub at the following gallery.
http://pics.tdiclub.com/showgallery.php?cat=6991
I did a mass import of all images after doing the predominant portion of the editing, if I miss additional images I apologize.
However, I must say when I found the bottom portion that says import all photos from url// I was relieved that I wouldn't have to go back and re upload all the photos. They are not in order and I may go back to slip the link below the image, however, I will put more effort later into titling them.
Below is a couple days after getting it together up on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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