i pulled my engine out the top and just removed the air conditioner, easy as pie, i don't know why everyone tears the front end off or takes them out the bottom, go figure.
@@PistonShackHi, I'm not working on anything at the moment but sometime latter this year I would like to take on a Jetta MK4 TDI project, I am still saving up for that.
@@PistonShack I have a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio three and a half with a 2.0 ABA engine non turbo first import car I ever owned them in my 50s late 50s had it 3 years bought for 300 and put it up 1900 in it looking for some tires and rims it's got stock 14-in by 4 on 100 6-in rims I'm going to try to go to 15 without doing any cutting or body roll it's an old car it's just project
Glad it helped! Yeah brotha let me know if you have any other questions. Check another part how to install the engine back. Thanks for subscribing. Cheers)
@@PistonShack I do have one I'm swapping engines the car I'm gonna drive is automatic and the car that I'm going to take the engine from is a 5 speed I'm just using the engine only I'm I going to be OK doing that
Hi, Original engine was AVH linked to Automatic Gear Box I found BEV from another Golf with 5 speed manual. Well, it will be okay - mail difference between AEG, AVH (early production) mid AZG, BEV and lates model BBW of 2.0L engine is Fuel rail, Injectors, TCM, ignition module and few other wiring differences. But main hardware: engine block, Cylinder head, manifolds are identical - just pay attention to that. Just swap all components, I mentioned before to the donor engine. What is your engine code? let e know how everything is going. Have a good one!
Hey, I am planning on removing my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L GLS engine, and putting in another one, do you have any pointers, things I should look out for, this is all coming from a 2nd timer, Ive only ever removed 2 V8 chevy engines in one day, but reinstalling is another process, like I just heard today that the torque converter has to be properly aligned or you could blow up your transmission, so there must be other things to watch out for, if you could please do that for me, I would be greatful.
Hi Francis, Thanks a lot for your interest to my project. I tried to approach engine swap process in a way to keep it real and easy to understand how to follow removal/installation for others. Simple enough) Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
Thanks, Matthew! I have it all filmed but need to get editing finished. Alright, I will make this vid my first priority to get it published next. It's awesome to see vid helping others to get engine swaped and save a tons of 💰Cheers!
Hi, Matthew, How to Install the Engine video ion MK 4 Volkswagen Golf s on my channel. Just uploaded. Check it out. I hope that what you were looking for. Considering to subscribe it will help me go grow my small RUclips channel and reach more audience. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching. I have part #2 of this video: HOW TO INSTALL NEW ENGINE Volkswagen GOLF, Jetta. MK 4 | FIRST START. Complete Guide. P. #2 ruclips.net/video/0RXKXsqq5_s/видео.html Check it out.
Very specific everything best video ever to lurn the engine swap. i have mk4 dtg its deesal engine and i want to swap the petrol engine how is it good or bad ?
I don't think so. You don't have torque converter, just undo bell housing bolt to pull engine out. It should be even faster, Let me know if you have any questions! Cheers Brotha)
@@anastasiolanda9729 Check on top of the timing belt cover or on inside part of the hood. AEG, AZG, and late modifications BBW and BEV. Main differences are ignition, fuel system and some wiring but head and cylinder block the same.
I have a bora v5 with shot engine and intending to change engine using ancillaries of old unit. Would you recommend pulling engine and box together and doing it on the floor? With a view to new disks and pads at same time to make pulling drivshafts worthwhile? Your thoughts. Thanks
Hey Gary! Well, it makes sense to pull them together only if you need to get some work done on gearbox as well. I will go the way I did my swap just pull the engine. You can do brakes and shafts after. I won't worry about it right now.
Is it possible to reverse the direction of the machine and convert it to a rear-wheel drive system? Is it possible to reverse the direction of the engine and convert it to a rear-wheel drive system? On vw golf 2001 
Hi Greezly, Everything is possible.The main question is why you need to do that? Amount of work to make even everything mechanically fit is huge, not even talking about electrical party of it. To make it run you need tons of time, place, pretty good skill and money. Plus after all your vehicle might be not road legal. I would do it. Let me know how everything is going. Cheers!
I got the same car and auto 4speed trans, want to take out my auto and swap it for the better 5 speed o2j trans I believe, if you did make a in depth video like this I would be in your debt haha
Hi 6tock! Oh, well financially it doesn't make any sense. MK4 VW is so cheap, better just get 5 speed manual one. But if you like to build your own one, get donor vehicle with STick. You will need gear box, clutch parts, wiring harness, ECU ect. Plus a lot of time to play with it. To do the project like that I need to get 2 vehicles), one of the parts donor, but I don't think that will be the cool project. Let me know if you have any questions) Cheers Brotha!
Hey Shade! Yeah you can put 1.9 swapping 2.0 gasoline one. Just a matter of time and money you are ready to put in. I think cheaper and less headache will be just buy vw with factory 1.9. Bzw, if you have complete donor with 1.9 that's a way to go because you will need engine, ECU, wiring, pluming and some more small things as well like fuel tank, exhaust ect. Let me know how is your 1.9 Swap. Cheers brotha and thanks for watching.
I have a 2000 Cabrio automatic. Is it worth considering a 2.5 5 cylinder swap? Retain auto, or swapping the manual model in? Seeking best options. May just find another stock ABA, as well. Not sure with trans. Reliability means most to me.
Hi Kenny. I will stick to factory engine transmission swap. Just find same engine to get swap easy done no pain. If you would like to put different engine or gearbox it will make everything more time and money consuming. Cheers)
Hey buddy good morning I finally got the engine in ..again thank u for ur video it started on the first try .. but I have one issue .when I press on the gas the engine starts to Rev eracticslly up and down and stays very low rpm. Please help me with some knowledge
Hi brotha! I would go to check for vacuum leaks first, VW has a lot of valves and pressure regulators then check fuel pressure at high RMP. Make sure Swapped engine doesn't misfires as well.
@@PistonShack thanks for that info found and fixed the problem.. question .... my engine swap was vthat i took a engine from a car that was manual and i swap all components to make it fit into my car .. but one thing i did noit do was mark a nut on trhe torque converter before removing the engine ... what was the reason for doing that.. cuz my golf wont shift into 3rd or 4th gear is this the reason y.. some reseach says it might be the speed sensor and alao som e say thaqt it doesnr matter how tq goes back on .. what u think .. i dont have meter so no codes
Thanks for the video I recently picked up a mk4 jetta 2.0 for $100 intended to flip but it was way cleaner than expected for the price. Way cleaner than my mk4 jetta vr6 glx. I want to pull the vr6 and do some maintenance then swap that into the 2.0 jetta to make one clean ass daily. What should I keep or take off the glx to make this swap easy for myself? Both cars are 5 spd too.
You're very welcome brotha! Great deal, you cannot go wrong with 100$. If you are going to swap vr6 into 2.0L car it will be more than just engine swap. Use ECU, wiring harness, fuel supply lines, exhaust, mounts ect. from your car. I think it's interesting idea. Let me know how is your swap going. Cheers!
Hi Leo, Technically you can put better/bigger engine. There is video on RUclips: 10 best engine swap - VW golf, yeah check it out. It depends how much skill, money and time do you have. It won't be just engine swap - it ended with electrical, pluming, mounts, exhaust, ECU ect. Let me know how is your project. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
PistonShack i just dont know any engines to swap it with. I really just want an additional 50 to 150 extra horsepower. I was wondering if you knew anything of that nature?
Hi Wilson, thanks for watching brotha. I'm glad it helping you out. Yeah, you will need wiring harness, ECU and some other components as fuel rail, ignition as well. I don't think you need cluster. The same cluster shared with so many models. Let me know how everything is going.
Hey Harper! This video is useful guide for VW swaps. VW Golf/Jetta all most the same with slight differences under the hood. You can do engine removal no problem. Let me know if you have any questions about your SWAP project. Cheers Brotha!
I too, have a 2003 AVH mk4 where the motor is shot. I just got a newer engine. But I still don't understand the purpose to mark the driveplate/torque converter. With a new engine, is this step necessary?
I marked it because I swapped my drive plate to another engine which had manual transmission before. Just make sure drive plate and torque converter will pair each other same way. Thanks for feed back brotha. Cheers!
Hi Sweivy, I found mine from Local Pick a Part yard. Check wreckers, Craigslist parts cars, ebay, ect.. Let me know how everything is going. Cheers brotha!
Me starting to watch this video thinking Ima learn something idk, completely disregarding the fact that my knowledge of German cars literally started when I drove, and worked on my B6 S4, with a 4.2L v8... A car which I pulled the engine on twice in the first 4 months I owned it for a clutch and flywheel upgrade, then again to do the timing, and replace the entire cooling system LOL I could do this in my sleep at this point, idek why I clicked on this vid.
I was going to replace the engine in my 2004 Golf. I bought it at a police impound a week ago for $800. The engine is locked up. I don't think the broke a$$ mofo ever change the oil. @ 4:45 I decided to pay a shop to do it.
Hi F165, That's smart decision if you don't have time or don't want to deal with all possible after installations issues. Bzw, thanks for watching and subscribing.
Thanks Brian! I tried my best to make it easy and clear. It actually took me 4 times longer than actually doing swap, without attention to all details and filming:).
Great video. Straight to the point. No wasted time on talking about things that don't pertain to the job. WELL DONE!
Thanks Tyson! Let me know if you have any questions)
Excellent presentation, thanks for using a camera stand to get steady pictures. Makes a lot of difference.
Thanks Alruitaf, let me know if you've any questions!
Wow. So perfectly done.everything is clearly explained. Well done
Thanks Daniel. Tried my best to make it clear and easy as possible. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers brotha!
i pulled my engine out the top and just removed the air conditioner, easy as pie, i don't know why everyone tears the front end off or takes them out the bottom, go figure.
THANK YOU for this video. i will be doing the bottom end on my golf soon. and this will help. doing a clutch and main seals as well.
Not even 4 minutes in and I’m a subscriber. Great info here. Keep it up!!
Thanks you so much Jay! Appreciated) I tried my best! I will brotha.
Hi thanks for the step by step detailed video, I want to take on a project on the mk4 jetta tdi this has been very useful for me thanks.
Glad it helped Nashie! I tried my best to film and explain everything making this video back in 2019:) What swap are you doing?
@@PistonShackHi, I'm not working on anything at the moment but sometime latter this year I would like to take on a Jetta MK4 TDI project, I am still saving up for that.
Very interesting video! Straight to the point!
Thanks you! I hope this video will help more people.
A great video and well informed step by step thanks my friend
You're most welcome Mason! What VW model are you working on?
@@PistonShack I have a 2001 Volkswagen Cabrio three and a half with a 2.0 ABA engine non turbo first import car I ever owned them in my 50s late 50s had it 3 years bought for 300 and put it up 1900 in it looking for some tires and rims it's got stock 14-in by 4 on 100 6-in rims I'm going to try to go to 15 without doing any cutting or body roll it's an old car it's just project
one of the best videos ive seen explaining this great job sir make more videos please
I will try my best Wally) Thanks for watching. Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
Great video, thanks for all the detail and explanation
My pleasure! Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers)
thank you very much ... very detailed video u did a fantastic job now im gonna try it on my car
Glad it helped! Yeah brotha let me know if you have any other questions. Check another part how to install the engine back. Thanks for subscribing. Cheers)
@@PistonShack I do have one I'm swapping engines the car I'm gonna drive is automatic and the car that I'm going to take the engine from is a 5 speed I'm just using the engine only I'm I going to be OK doing that
Hi,
Original engine was AVH linked to Automatic Gear Box I found BEV from another Golf with 5 speed manual. Well, it will be okay - mail difference between AEG, AVH (early production) mid AZG, BEV and lates model BBW of 2.0L engine is Fuel rail, Injectors, TCM, ignition module and few other wiring differences. But main hardware: engine block, Cylinder head, manifolds are identical - just pay attention to that. Just swap all components, I mentioned before to the donor engine.
What is your engine code?
let e know how everything is going.
Have a good one!
A real good job. Thank you sir. I have 3 vw golfs and would like to make one good and get rid of the two. Any idea?
Awesome Brotha! How is your engine replacement going? I would keep at least one donor for parts as well if you have some room.
Hey, I am planning on removing my 2000 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L GLS engine, and putting in another one, do you have any pointers, things I should look out for, this is all coming from a 2nd timer, Ive only ever removed 2 V8 chevy engines in one day, but reinstalling is another process, like I just heard today that the torque converter has to be properly aligned or you could blow up your transmission, so there must be other things to watch out for, if you could please do that for me, I would be greatful.
Liked how you showed the socket and torx size need to remove bolts and nuts also the location with the number of them.
Hi Francis, Thanks a lot for your interest to my project. I tried to approach engine swap process in a way to keep it real and easy to understand how to follow removal/installation for others. Simple enough) Let me know if you have any questions.
Cheers!
Most thorough video I have seen on this topic! Any idea when you will do a video of the reinstallation?
Thanks, Matthew! I have it all filmed but need to get editing finished. Alright, I will make this vid my first priority to get it published next. It's awesome to see vid helping others to get engine swaped and save a tons of 💰Cheers!
Hi, Matthew,
How to Install the Engine video ion MK 4 Volkswagen Golf s on my channel. Just uploaded. Check it out. I hope that what you were looking for.
Considering to subscribe it will help me go grow my small RUclips channel and reach more audience. Thanks a lot.
2 thumbs up, ready to do mine
Thanks Richard! If you have any questions let me know) Cheers.
Good video, do you have a video installing a new or different engine?
Thanks for watching. I have part #2 of this video: HOW TO INSTALL NEW ENGINE Volkswagen GOLF, Jetta. MK 4 | FIRST START. Complete Guide. P. #2 ruclips.net/video/0RXKXsqq5_s/видео.html
Check it out.
Very specific everything best video ever to lurn the engine swap. i have mk4 dtg its deesal engine and i want to swap the petrol engine how is it good or bad ?
Thanks Brotha! I think it will be easy just buy gasoline vw rather then do swap.
I have a manual transmission would it be much different the removal process
I don't think so. You don't have torque converter, just undo bell housing bolt to pull engine out. It should be even faster, Let me know if you have any questions! Cheers Brotha)
Very well made video. Just specific enough. Thank you!
You're very welcome brotha!
Great video mate 🙏🏽👌🏽 thumbs up from me
Much appreciated! Thanks Zayne!
Perfect video
Thanks Jack! How is your swap?
@@PistonShack planning it for the next month, thats why i am digging around for good instructional videos hehe
I have a 2003 jetta do i need to remove front clip as well?
I'm not sure Elemuel!
Sweet! I'm gonna be pulling an AEG engine soon, your vid will definitely help a lot.
That's awesome, Arnold. Nice to know it will help you out. Plz, let me know if you have any questions. Cheers!
I have a general idea on how engine pulls are done, I do them myself at work, but airplanes and cars are very different.
I need to pull and replace a 2012 Golf 2.5... Do you have anything for us?
Hey James! No, unfortunately I don't. How is your engine SWAP going?
My jetta 2003 is manual, can i used the enginne from an automatic or is very diferent?
I used engine from manual Golf Mk4 on my AT Golf4. There are 4 different 2.0L engines. What's your engine code?
@@PistonShack where i can find that code?
@@anastasiolanda9729 Check on top of the timing belt cover or on inside part of the hood. AEG, AZG, and late modifications BBW and BEV. Main differences are ignition, fuel system and some wiring but head and cylinder block the same.
I have a bora v5 with shot engine and intending to change engine using ancillaries of old unit. Would you recommend pulling engine and box together and doing it on the floor? With a view to new disks and pads at same time to make pulling drivshafts worthwhile? Your thoughts. Thanks
Hey Gary!
Well, it makes sense to pull them together only if you need to get some work done on gearbox as well. I will go the way I did my swap just pull the engine. You can do brakes and shafts after. I won't worry about it right now.
Is it possible to reverse the direction of the machine and convert it to a rear-wheel drive system?
Is it possible to reverse the direction of the engine and convert it to a rear-wheel drive system? On vw golf 2001

Hi Greezly, Everything is possible.The main question is why you need to do that? Amount of work to make even everything mechanically fit is huge, not even talking about electrical party of it. To make it run you need tons of time, place, pretty good skill and money. Plus after all your vehicle might be not road legal. I would do it. Let me know how everything is going. Cheers!
@@PistonShack agreed
I got the same car and auto 4speed trans, want to take out my auto and swap it for the better 5 speed o2j trans I believe, if you did make a in depth video like this I would be in your debt haha
Hi 6tock!
Oh, well financially it doesn't make any sense. MK4 VW is so cheap, better just get 5 speed manual one. But if you like to build your own one, get donor vehicle with STick. You will need gear box, clutch parts, wiring harness, ECU ect. Plus a lot of time to play with it. To do the project like that I need to get 2 vehicles), one of the parts donor, but I don't think that will be the cool project. Let me know if you have any questions)
Cheers Brotha!
You probably won’t answer but, can you put a 1.9 diesel in a 2.0 golf
Hey Shade! Yeah you can put 1.9 swapping 2.0 gasoline one. Just a matter of time and money you are ready to put in. I think cheaper and less headache will be just buy vw with factory 1.9. Bzw, if you have complete donor with 1.9 that's a way to go because you will need engine, ECU, wiring, pluming and some more small things as well like fuel tank, exhaust ect. Let me know how is your 1.9 Swap. Cheers brotha and thanks for watching.
I have a 2000 Cabrio automatic. Is it worth considering a 2.5 5 cylinder swap? Retain auto, or swapping the manual model in? Seeking best options. May just find another stock ABA, as well. Not sure with trans. Reliability means most to me.
Hi Kenny. I will stick to factory engine transmission swap. Just find same engine to get swap easy done no pain. If you would like to put different engine or gearbox it will make everything more time and money consuming. Cheers)
great video, what country are you in ??
Thanks for watching Michael! I am in Canada, are you?
21:15 Little bug is trying to help 😁👍
Interesting? hmm! I will check it out.
Why is the crank gear hanging with the timing chain ?
Hey buddy good morning I finally got the engine in ..again thank u for ur video it started on the first try .. but I have one issue .when I press on the gas the engine starts to Rev eracticslly up and down and stays very low rpm. Please help me with some knowledge
Hi brotha!
I would go to check for vacuum leaks first, VW has a lot of valves and pressure regulators then check fuel pressure at high RMP. Make sure Swapped engine doesn't misfires as well.
@@PistonShack thanks for that info found and fixed the problem.. question .... my engine swap was vthat i took a engine from a car that was manual and i swap all components to make it fit into my car .. but one thing i did noit do was mark a nut on trhe torque converter before removing the engine ... what was the reason for doing that.. cuz my golf wont shift into 3rd or 4th gear is this the reason y.. some reseach says it might be the speed sensor and alao som e say thaqt it doesnr matter how tq goes back on .. what u think .. i dont have meter so no codes
Thanks for the video I recently picked up a mk4 jetta 2.0 for $100 intended to flip but it was way cleaner than expected for the price. Way cleaner than my mk4 jetta vr6 glx. I want to pull the vr6 and do some maintenance then swap that into the 2.0 jetta to make one clean ass daily. What should I keep or take off the glx to make this swap easy for myself? Both cars are 5 spd too.
You're very welcome brotha! Great deal, you cannot go wrong with 100$. If you are going to swap vr6 into 2.0L car it will be more than just engine swap. Use ECU, wiring harness, fuel supply lines, exhaust, mounts ect. from your car. I think it's interesting idea. Let me know how is your swap going. Cheers!
So i have a golf mk4 2004. I was wondering if it can be engine swapped to something faster?
Hi Leo, Technically you can put better/bigger engine. There is video on RUclips: 10 best engine swap - VW golf, yeah check it out. It depends how much skill, money and time do you have. It won't be just engine swap - it ended with electrical, pluming, mounts, exhaust, ECU ect. Let me know how is your project. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
PistonShack i just dont know any engines to swap it with. I really just want an additional 50 to 150 extra horsepower. I was wondering if you knew anything of that nature?
Hi! Great video thanks! I want to swap my 1.6 AKL for an 1.8T engine. Do I need to buy the wiring looms and gauge cluster with the 1.8T?
Hi Wilson, thanks for watching brotha. I'm glad it helping you out. Yeah, you will need wiring harness, ECU and some other components as fuel rail, ignition as well. I don't think you need cluster. The same cluster shared with so many models. Let me know how everything is going.
I’m looking to swap a 1.4 for a 1.8T…is it possible or pipe dream ?
Good job ! Thank you
You are very welcome Kostandin) Our pleasure!
Can you take the engine and transmission out that way together?
I guess so if you can do it. Just undo axle shafts and gear box mounts ect.
hello is this the same as the audi tt mk1 fwd?
I think so, basically it should be even more easy on MK1. Let me know if you have any questions.
It is necesary remove the oil pan?
Hi Anastasio, I don't think you can get to back upper bolts without removing oil pan. Let me know if it worked out for you.
@@PistonShack the cuestión is because my jetta is manual transmission
@@PistonShack what size is the socket for the damp pulley?
@@anastasiolanda9729 I don't remember. I think it was 24 or 27 mm.
How applicable is this video to other golfs? Getting a pretty jacked up 2003 for cheap, thinking about replacing the engine
Hey Harper! This video is useful guide for VW swaps. VW Golf/Jetta all most the same with slight differences under the hood. You can do engine removal no problem. Let me know if you have any questions about your SWAP project. Cheers Brotha!
Hi I did that job but I was hearing rattle noise between engine and gear plss 🙏help me what should I do
I lose the engine twice the first one is the flywheel plate bold lose I tight it same thing now I'm confused 😌😌
Was this a automatic or manual transmission on this car?
This one was an automatic transmission.
I too, have a 2003 AVH mk4 where the motor is shot. I just got a newer engine. But I still don't understand the purpose to mark the driveplate/torque converter. With a new engine, is this step necessary?
I marked it because I swapped my drive plate to another engine which had manual transmission before. Just make sure drive plate and torque converter will pair each other same way. Thanks for feed back brotha. Cheers!
👍 Thank you. awesome video.
You are welcome Adam. Glad you liked it! Let me know if you have any questions.
What year was the car? Was automatic or manual?
2004 VW GOLF MK 4 with automatic transmission.
@@PistonShack i have a 2003 jetta but is manual, it is the same process?
@@anastasiolanda9729 Shouldn't be mush difference just undo clutch slave cylinder, shifter links and remove bell-housing bolts so far.
Where can I get a VW 2001 golf engine
Hi Sweivy,
I found mine from Local Pick a Part yard. Check wreckers, Craigslist parts cars, ebay, ect.. Let me know how everything is going. Cheers brotha!
Me starting to watch this video thinking Ima learn something idk, completely disregarding the fact that my knowledge of German cars literally started when I drove, and worked on my B6 S4, with a 4.2L v8... A car which I pulled the engine on twice in the first 4 months I owned it for a clutch and flywheel upgrade, then again to do the timing, and replace the entire cooling system LOL I could do this in my sleep at this point, idek why I clicked on this vid.
needs new transmission if you change the engine to???
Hi Danny,
Nope, you just swap new engine in.
Tnx for watching.
My Golf only goes up to 60 Km, could it engine problem or electrical
I was going to replace the engine in my 2004 Golf. I bought it at a police impound a week ago for $800. The engine is locked up. I don't think the broke a$$ mofo ever change the oil. @ 4:45 I decided to pay a shop to do it.
Hi F165,
That's smart decision if you don't have time or don't want to deal with all possible after installations issues. Bzw, thanks for watching and subscribing.
Ah, reminds me of working on my old 2.0L Golf. What a terrible car it was...
Pretty much Aaron! I won't buy another VW.
Part 2 ?
Part 2 is on a channel. Check VW MK4 Playlist. Cheers!
@@PistonShack thanks 🙏
alien in the machine at 20:01 :-) & bystander at 21:15
Yeah, you right. I haven't seen that. Thanks)
Great video ! No offense but I feel like you did a lot more work than you had to
Thanks Brian! I tried my best to make it easy and clear. It actually took me 4 times longer than actually doing swap, without attention to all details and filming:).
so much unnecessary work...
the video could be 1/4 of the lenght
East-West engines are the absolute worst, no wonder mechanics charge so much $$ in labour to replace them.