I think you have to sit and reflect upon why u did this specific swap after the 1.8T. If it was because of the challenge, then this IS the challenge. Keep working on it until you figure it out. If it was just to be different and it was more than you could chew, then yes, time to take a few steps back and decide what the ultimate goal is it with this car. If its any comfort, ive driven my Corrado for 13k miles with a 3.6 swap and the early days where full of headaches, even on a swap that was done before many times. In the end, between me and the shop, we pin pointed the biggest issues and then its been super reliable ever since. So, its not impossible, just needs a clear head to make sensible decisions that can take you to the ultimate goal.
You're absolutely correct. I did do it for the challenge. I expected I was over the challenge hurdles and on to more fun ventures. But now I have the challenge of figuring out the wiring issues, which is never as easy as we all hope.
I've done a late model subaru engine into VW bus and had to use a CANBUS emulator due to the CAN wiring system.....could this be an issue? as VW use CAN also. AGT engineering in Australia did my loom, but not sure who does emulators for late VW to early VW.
Man, sucks that it's giving you trouble. I guess I'd look at making it work vs returning to a 1.8T like this: What's more work? What costs more? What's the best result? What do you think your answers are?
Our Mk5 Jetta air conditioner stopped working. Took a while to find the problem. The washer heaters were shorting to ground right near the hood hinge. The AC limit switch was also on the same fuse. Who would ever know in the summer that their heated washers would not work. All this to say, it's probably a good idea to inspect the wiring. Maybe you will find a mouse house, melted wire, bad ground somewhere.It's a modern 1.4T engine in a MKI Golf. It's super unique. From one rando on the internet, please don't give up on it. You got this.
It very well could be a bad wire/connection or a ground issue. Just not looking forward to undoing the whole engine harness and the inspection process. That's a wild pairing with the A/C and the heated washer nozzles.
I think you have to sit and reflect upon why u did this specific swap after the 1.8T. If it was because of the challenge, then this IS the challenge. Keep working on it until you figure it out. If it was just to be different and it was more than you could chew, then yes, time to take a few steps back and decide what the ultimate goal is it with this car. If its any comfort, ive driven my Corrado for 13k miles with a 3.6 swap and the early days where full of headaches, even on a swap that was done before many times. In the end, between me and the shop, we pin pointed the biggest issues and then its been super reliable ever since. So, its not impossible, just needs a clear head to make sensible decisions that can take you to the ultimate goal.
You're absolutely correct. I did do it for the challenge. I expected I was over the challenge hurdles and on to more fun ventures. But now I have the challenge of figuring out the wiring issues, which is never as easy as we all hope.
@@ThrottleGrotto dont give up on it!
Sent you a msg on your Facebook page…
Reach out to the humble mechanic. Might be able to help with the wiring. Also keep up the great videos.
Ok thanks!
Standalone! Would be good content?
It would be good content, just another financial drain that I can't swing right now.
ABA ftw, simple and just work lol
Abandoned is a great swap, I've already had an aba swapped mk1
You got this Jeff. ❤ long live the rabbit. I guess if all else fails you could swap in 16v and maybe even supercharge it.
There's always the 07k 2.5 swap if this doesn't work out.
If it’s a wiring problem what good is a stand alone ?
Ecu wiring is a separate harness from the chassis harness.
I've done a late model subaru engine into VW bus and had to use a CANBUS emulator due to the CAN wiring system.....could this be an issue? as VW use CAN also. AGT engineering in Australia did my loom, but not sure who does emulators for late VW to early VW.
I can still access the ECU. But the lack of an ABS module seems to cause issues with newer model VW swaps.
Yeeeees, rabbit update!
Man, sucks that it's giving you trouble. I guess I'd look at making it work vs returning to a 1.8T like this:
What's more work?
What costs more?
What's the best result?
What do you think your answers are?
probably overall less work to fish out the harness, untape it, and find the problem. Or problems.
Have you asked Boxeer they are doing stuff with the 1.4t, different applications but still swaps.
buy a full vanagon swap kit first then he might reply with any questions afterwards 😂
I did reach out to him - we've had a few short discussions prior to his release of the kits.
I presume he's too swamped now selling kits.
@@ThrottleGrotto bleed edge eh, but keep at it man I have no doubt it's some super simple little thing.
@@edstababy yeah, who dosent have a spare 15k+ sitting around!
Our Mk5 Jetta air conditioner stopped working. Took a while to find the problem. The washer heaters were shorting to ground right near the hood hinge. The AC limit switch was also on the same fuse. Who would ever know in the summer that their heated washers would not work. All this to say, it's probably a good idea to inspect the wiring. Maybe you will find a mouse house, melted wire, bad ground somewhere.It's a modern 1.4T engine in a MKI Golf. It's super unique. From one rando on the internet, please don't give up on it. You got this.
It very well could be a bad wire/connection or a ground issue. Just not looking forward to undoing the whole engine harness and the inspection process. That's a wild pairing with the A/C and the heated washer nozzles.