Technical 8v to 16v engine swap problems.
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Technical 8v to 16v engine swap problems.
I know, but seriously, is this a straight forward swap? I read something about ECU issues.
They did however send it with the alternator fitted.
more hassle than its worth, if you got it cheap sell it on for a profit at the risk if it dont work you will have to refund. or just send it back and get a refund.
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16v is Flyby wire, 8v is a throttle cable to start with
The ECU's aren't the same either, so you'd need a complete different engine loom and body units / clocks etc to make the 16v work
I'd send it back
ziggy
The ECU's aren't the same either, so you'd need a complete different engine loom and body units / clocks etc to make the 16v work
I'd send it back
ziggy
Thanks for the replies.
I just had another check over it, and at the bottom of the engine it says 16V, but at the top (cylinder head), it has the code TB46777101.
Now, I googled this number to see what came up, and all I got was 8V cylinder heads.
So is it possible that an 8V cylinder head has been put on a 16V bottom section?
Should this be ok then to use?
I just had another check over it, and at the bottom of the engine it says 16V, but at the top (cylinder head), it has the code TB46777101.
Now, I googled this number to see what came up, and all I got was 8V cylinder heads.
So is it possible that an 8V cylinder head has been put on a 16V bottom section?
Should this be ok then to use?
The top part of the 16V is totally different and you cannot see much at all thru the oil filler cap. It has a cast aluminium top with multiple allen keyed caps for accessing the securing bolts inside. The 8V just has a pressed sheet metal cover bolted down at the bottom edge.
Well I would say this engine looks more like an 8V mk2 1.2L. It looks pretty basic on top, just flat with a square oil filler cap and ECU socket. Except it says 16V at the bottom. Plus as I said, the alternator is different so they sent that as well.
easiest way..post a pic
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16v alternator is same as 8v unless aircon is involved
Heck knows, the guy just said I had to use the alternator that was fitted to the engine and not the one I had. Mine is an 02 and they sent an 04 plate 8V engine. (even though it still says 16V on the cast bottom section).
Another thing, I never knew these engines were made in Brazil! Still, it's a change from China!
send it back its a lemon engine. not all cam belts are the same how are you going to know what one is right with 2 different ends
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