V6 Engine Change

[wood73]

I am changing the engine in my v6 gal.

the replacement has come out of a 1998 golf vr6 it is the aaa code, and was out of a manual.

it is going into an auto, can anyone help with what needs to be changed.

I am presuming flywheel, but not sure about sensor and stuff.

all help is very much appreciated

[sepulchrave]

I think that the flywheel is about it, but other (older) engines I have come across have had different cranks, cams, carbs, ignition etc. on the auto version but I'd be surprised if that were the case any more. If the torque converter fits onto the end of the crank then I think you're in business!

[wood73]

well its all happening hopefully tomorrow, i'll let you know how it goes, tis mentions dropping the front suspension struts, i'm hoping this wont be necessary. any last minute advice would be appreciated.

[NikpV]

well its all happening hopefully tomorrow, i'll let you know how it goes, tis mentions dropping the front suspension struts, i'm hoping this wont be necessary. any last minute advice would be appreciated.

good luck :lol:

[wood73]

finally started the job, 4hrs seen the driveshafts off, air pump thing off, most plugs and pipes off, just the exhaust, and remaining pipes and she'll be out (i hope), wasted nearly 2 hours trying to get the front wheels off, someone has over tightend the nuts and i cant budge them, so had to split balljoints with wheels on!

hopefully tomorrow will be more productive.

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[wood73]

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picture books are for children, seriously though taking pics was the last thing on my mind, but now its done, and if anyone needs any advice then just ask. the first piece of advice i'll give is TAKE IT TO A GARAGE AND PAY THE PRICE!!.

[anadin]

well done :lol: