Ok then guys, i have swapped an engine over and have now re-connected everything back up, filled the fluids and am now ready to turn the key. (almost, just got to bleed the clutch)

Are there any important last minute checks i should make other than the usual nuts and bolts all nice and tight

Cheers
Chris.

 

Fuel in the tank?

 

Check , the poor guy who i got the car from must have just filled the tank before the engine went bang!

 

You've got the key for the new engine, not the old one?

 

Good luck mate, did my first engine swop the other day on my 205 GTI, started first time. Feels great.

 

hopefully not with diesel! lol hope it starts first turn

 

Prime the main bearings with oil by turning the engine with the coil packs unplugged?

 

A fire extinguisher on stand by

 

SHE's ALIVE !!!!!

cheers guys, now i've got to let the headers bed in, smoke/steam off them for a little while but all seems ok so far !!!

 

 

i was on my way to work and it died. hope its going well for you minty. you will have to send some pics when its done.

 

i take it you didnt have the means by which to have her repaired then

 

Joe, this is what your engine looks like at the moment, it must have gone in quite a good way







There was a little bit of work but my engine has dropped in and seems to be ok.

 

thats not good. no wonder smoke bellowed out when it happened.

 

ouch!!!!

 

I cant see that a dump valve being fitted would cause this, but i am no expert.

https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...baru-dead.html

if it does then i had better remove it sharpish !!