I've pulled more motors than I care to add up. Every time you think you have everything unbolted, there's always that hidden ground cable or bolt you missed! It's always helpful to have a second pair of eyes and hands.
My father-in-law did a motor swap on a 2004 Ford Focus and for someone who had never done one before he did a great job. Labeled every wire and connection with a piece of duct tape as a label and marker and did many of the other things you highlighted here. Great video Charles!
The burning question after this video.. What should I swap this into? Keep in mind I need to find a transmission, and do chains on this engine. Maybe a Caddy truck? Maybe a NON-VW?
like the BLIP of the Miata at the end.....Who does the computer mod to get that to run in the car? I would like to put a 1.2 TDI 3 cyl in a VW bug.....70mpg in a vw bug with AC.....
buying the whole car for an engine swap usually means a free engine swap, after selling parts online or other sources , sometimes it can even result in getting paid on top of the swap
How does this channel not have a millions subs yet!!! Loved your headgasket replacement video for the Chevy S10, it was a reality check to what the job can potentially entail before diving in myself. Will definitely leave head gasket replacement and other delicate internals to the professionals. I'll stick to replacing bolt on parts and hoses. Thanks again for the videos! They're great, thorough, and have great production quality. 👏 Just subscribed and turned on notification for all future videos.
When a similar car to mine came "fresh" to my local salvage yard. I took the effort to remove the entire engine wiring harness. Having this at home already helped me several times to complete car repairs effectively.
When it comes to stuff like AC recovery I use HYPOTHETICALS...Hypothetically in some places in the world someone could remove the Schrader valve and just let the Refrigerant go into the air.....
Yes, and no. Since I am 609 certified I can be fined a TON of $(it was like $20k) for doing that. Would anyone ever know? Nope. but I still take that pretty seriously. I also don't want to encourage it on a video. You are not wrong in what you said, and plenty of people do it. But I don't want to .
@@HumbleMechanic OMG that totally sucks. I think I will NEVER get certified. Glad I never did that. They just started doing certs in the early 90s when I was a Mechanic....Haven't been one officially since 93...Totally understand. I wouldnt either.
Got it on the bell and clicked right away 👍 I’m 22yrs old and now just starting college to become Mechanic 👨🔧. Please wish me luck to one day work for Honda or Porsche
@@HumbleMechanic Best Advice ever!! I needed that.. Just made my day man!! I think I found out about this channel after ALWAYS watching Engineering Explained. You Guys Rock. Cool 😎 beard 🧔 btw man 🤩😎👍🤝👨🔧
Charles.. it's always good to watch your videos. Your so concise and thorough. It's too bad you guys don't do volvos. I've scoured the net for videos on how to boost my R's. Ciao!
When I kept a PD 2.0 from a Passat for a swap into a mk1 golf , I kept everything. Bust out the sawzall and cut out anything related to engine and trans mounting , and even exhaust brackets. I even extracted the complete harness from the car without cutting a wire. Since the donor has been scrapped , I didn't want to leave anything to chance that I might need down the road. Going to a boneyard to perform more surgery for needed parts can be a major hassle.
That WD-40 partnership! Congratulations. All fantastic tips. I'd just add: Don't cut anything! I also like to have releasable zip ties on hand. Attach a small piece to where it goes for later.
I use the plastic bag trick to sort parts as I disassemble as well. Another trick I use with it though is I put the bags vertically in a box in order of removal...then assembly is just reverse when putting them back in.
Tip for plugging tubes and openings, mimic the OEM method that makes them clearly visible on the outside of the line or prevents assembly. If not you forget one and a foam ear plug or something like that will block you oil flow and kill your engine. there is a reason OEms in almost every industry have learned this.
Steck makes a wedge tool to remove the axles,works very well.I always do a double check if I got all the bolts out before pulling the engine out.There are times I forgot to remove a bolt out and glad I caught it before pulling the engine out.Some of these newer vehicles,the mount bolts are one time use only which get replaced,one example is the Dodge Promaster.
Rule #6: Have lots of patience..... some of the bolts may be super rusty or have crap in the threads causing them to completely f*** up. Took me about 30/45 minutes to undo an engine mount by hand (one threaded up from the bottom so crap could trickle down into the thread). Impact wrench wasn't having any of it and it was about a 3 inch bolt!!!
A V6 Miata would be awesome. Way back when, Mazda made an 1.8L V6 for the MX 3, this would have made a sweet motor in a Miata. I owned a '94 Miata with the 2.0L I4 and waited for the V6 Miata with no luck. Looking forward to this mod. Thanks for the video.
Those Axles kick my ass the first time I pulled them. I gave up and just cut the boot and left the inners on the transmission. I was too afraid of hurting the transmission and killing the resale of the transmission lol never sold it. I later learned the prybar technique requires no fucks given.
The first VW VR6 Arteon swap with a Arteon transmission or original 6 speed DSG. Even crazier slap on a twin turbo to see how much power otherwise I will be happy to see reliable VR6 swap in the Arteon.
Speaking of keyed (more specifically non-keyed) connectors, during speaker replacement in my mk4 Jetta I mixed up window and lock switch connectors. Left it like that for a bit so the passenger to to unlock the car to roll their window down 😆
Hey Charles can you make a video explaining how to bench test a vr6 that's been out of a car for a while.. How to lube up the bearings before turning it over for compression test etc I have a 12v that I need to test that I got for free from a dude selling me his eurowise swap kit for my 93 cabriolet.. He said the engine was good but ya never know.. your videos are highly appreciated thanks 🍺
Ok so it looks like you aim to bolt it into a Mx5/Miata, Will it be transverse or north south? Mounting that engine for north south will be a task as there will be limited points to bolt mountings too. Cant wait to see that build!!
Sweet! If it wasn't for already watching another video, I'd have been here a little sooner 😂 Loving all your videos! Edit: BTW, enjoyed the subtle Miata idea there - I still say the wife's truck though 😎
@@HumbleMechanic it was the Driving 4 Answers video on the Busso V6 - in case you have some time. Fun channel to watch if you haven't checked him out already, but I know you don't have a lot of time on your hands.
Mine had to get replaced, I blew it when timing chain broke, didn't know so I keep trying to start haha oops Mine had 130k got a new used motor 70k miles , so an upgrade Plus got dsg fluid and filter changed And fuel filter plus new water pump and new fuel pump, tank side. Seems great so far
Why is it that we can figure out how this mountain of parts goes back together, but we can't find the tool we had in our hand 10 seconds ago? As for what to put this in, stick it in an old school VW Rabbit or a VW Thing.
Reminds me of way back when when my dad and I would swap out engines, but at that time they had these things known as carburetors and, uh, shade trees!!
switching up connectors is never fun. recently got the connectors for EGT sensor 1/2 mixed up after a turbo swap on T6.1 2.0TDI, and it was fine for a couple of days until the customer came back with a check engine light. and it took me a while to figure out i got them switched around. because obviously EGT sensor 2 will get unreasonable signal if you plug in EGT 1 to that connector.
As always enjoying the video. There is nothing worse than a slow talking host milking the length of the video where I have to watch it at x1.5 speed... Quick, to the point with interesting content!
Maybe an small unsuspecting car for a sleeper, or turbo it and put it in a minivan just like that 700hp sharan! What is the goal anyways? A sleeper or a full blown track/drift/drag car?
Hello from Alaska. A question for you. I picked up a couple of 2000 vw passats with 1.8 t engines . the one with a auto Trans has a good engine, my 5 speed passat sent a connecting rod through the case. Can I drill out the crankshaft on the auto too accept a pilot berring for the 5 speed trans mission? Are you going to change the crank shaft to covert this vr6 engine into a manual car? Love the tech support. Keep it up, engine swaps rock.
I am scared of the wiring harness. I am taking audi a6 c4 2.5TDI engine and putting it into my VW LT MK1 van. Not sure if I should use the Audi dash or somehow mate the audi harness to vw van and dash
Do you have a list of good products for organizing in a garage? I have parts, tools, and lumber all over my garage floor and in dire need to make my floor safe to walk on again lol
does WD-40 work as good as for eg Pb Blaster or any other specific penetrating oils? im not a fan of VW at all but the procedures you describe is spot on and very helpful.
Hey Charles... loving your work and your love for the VR6 :D... when are you going to do the video about fitting a timing chain on a VR with a head spacer gasket? I have transplanted a 3.2VR into my Audi S3 and I have already done the chain but not happy with it so would like to see your take on it... Also... be very very interested in where you would take the coolant feed for the turbo from (I have a GT3582r going on mine) and also where the coolant return would go.... cheers buddy
@@HumbleMechanic thanks dude... look forward to it... this is where I am at currently if you are interested at all :) www.vr6oc.com/forum/forums/topic/51117-audi-s3-vr6-turbo/
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If you want to see what is wrong with this engine ~ CC Engine Diagnosis ~ th-cam.com/video/6SfGDdhFFWY/w-d-xo.html
Saw that... BUt What computer will you put in the car your putting this one in. Do you have someone to rework the HEX,
Omg I have the same exact cc but I have a 2.0 t, are you gonna part it out ?
@@Mikefngarage I will use the stock ECM. These can be programmed to work in most cases.
Does anyone know if it's possible to put a VR6 in a 2009 EOS that was initially a 2.0, please let me know
I've pulled more motors than I care to add up. Every time you think you have everything unbolted, there's always that hidden ground cable or bolt you missed! It's always helpful to have a second pair of eyes and hands.
That is so true! I forgot about that 10mm on top of the subframe. Like WTH is this not coming off.
Charles. This makes me want to pull the engine out and just put it back in. Practice 101 🤣
LOL YESSSSS
My father-in-law did a motor swap on a 2004 Ford Focus and for someone who had never done one before he did a great job. Labeled every wire and connection with a piece of duct tape as a label and marker and did many of the other things you highlighted here. Great video Charles!
Loved the quick flash of the miata at the end. The miata would be scary fast with that engine.
12:53
i actually want to put a 3.2 vr6 in a NA NX5. i think that would be a awesome and unique swap.
It's way too heavy. You would need a 1.8
Yes! The Miata teaser at the end!!! Do it!!!!
12:53
The burning question after this video.. What should I swap this into? Keep in mind I need to find a transmission, and do chains on this engine. Maybe a Caddy truck? Maybe a NON-VW?
A caddy sounds neat 👍
Miata, of course!
@@brihal6498 ;) I kinda gave it away at the end
yep add another Miata vote. Come on you knew that was the answer all along.
like the BLIP of the Miata at the end.....Who does the computer mod to get that to run in the car? I would like to put a 1.2 TDI 3 cyl in a VW bug.....70mpg in a vw bug with AC.....
“Working in a smart order.” Organization is key. Excellent tips Charles.
buying the whole car for an engine swap usually means a free engine swap, after selling parts online or other sources , sometimes it can even result in getting paid on top of the swap
All week I check to see if you have a new video.... because I watched every single one. The waiting is the hardest part. 😂 love ❤️
💙💙💙💙💙
Agreed.
That's true man! I miss the podcasts :'(
How does this channel not have a millions subs yet!!! Loved your headgasket replacement video for the Chevy S10, it was a reality check to what the job can potentially entail before diving in myself. Will definitely leave head gasket replacement and other delicate internals to the professionals. I'll stick to replacing bolt on parts and hoses. Thanks again for the videos! They're great, thorough, and have great production quality. 👏 Just subscribed and turned on notification for all future videos.
You don't get worried or scared when u tear out all that stuff ...
You know your stuff man! 👍
When a similar car to mine came "fresh" to my local salvage yard. I took the effort to remove the entire engine wiring harness. Having this at home already helped me several times to complete car repairs effectively.
When it comes to stuff like AC recovery I use HYPOTHETICALS...Hypothetically in some places in the world someone could remove the Schrader valve and just let the Refrigerant go into the air.....
Yes, and no. Since I am 609 certified I can be fined a TON of $(it was like $20k) for doing that. Would anyone ever know? Nope. but I still take that pretty seriously. I also don't want to encourage it on a video.
You are not wrong in what you said, and plenty of people do it. But I don't want to .
@@HumbleMechanic OMG that totally sucks. I think I will NEVER get certified. Glad I never did that. They just started doing certs in the early 90s when I was a Mechanic....Haven't been one officially since 93...Totally understand. I wouldnt either.
Got it on the bell and clicked right away 👍 I’m 22yrs old and now just starting college to become Mechanic 👨🔧. Please wish me luck to one day work for Honda or Porsche
No luck needed! Just work hard and learn all you can. You got this!
@@HumbleMechanic Best Advice ever!! I needed that.. Just made my day man!!
I think I found out about this channel after ALWAYS watching Engineering Explained. You Guys Rock. Cool 😎 beard 🧔 btw man 🤩😎👍🤝👨🔧
@@GUTSO10 Rock on dude!!!!!!
PROPERLY RECOVERED AC........YEA RIGHT.....Suppose to be GREEN 134... but they still have rules... Some places in the world like the USA.
Great tips Charles I wish someone had given info like this out many years ago when I started
Me too!!!
Charles.. it's always good to watch your videos. Your so concise and thorough. It's too bad you guys don't do volvos. I've scoured the net for videos on how to boost my R's. Ciao!
I’ve always had an affinity for Volvo. My grandparents had them when I was growing up.
Charles, you make it look so easy.
This is is pretty easy to pull. Most of the harness stays plugged in. Which is very helpful. Haha
Bout to drop a new motor in a 2010 Subaru, needed this today
Great to know that Charles still takes the time to edit his own videos and show some love to all those who take the time and comment!
You know I love you guys!!! I actually have someone working with me on camera and edits! It’s going to let me do even more for you guys
When I kept a PD 2.0 from a Passat for a swap into a mk1 golf , I kept everything.
Bust out the sawzall and cut out anything related to engine and trans mounting , and even exhaust brackets.
I even extracted the complete harness from the car without cutting a wire.
Since the donor has been scrapped , I didn't want to leave anything to chance that I might need down the road.
Going to a boneyard to perform more surgery for needed parts can be a major hassle.
That WD-40 partnership! Congratulations.
All fantastic tips. I'd just add: Don't cut anything!
I also like to have releasable zip ties on hand.
Attach a small piece to where it goes for later.
P.S. I caught those sneaky 2 frames. Love it.
;) You guys are freaking on point. I thought maybe a few people would catch it. I was wrong. HA
I like the flash of your Mazda at the end
Please will you do a video on the V5/VR5 please
I use the plastic bag trick to sort parts as I disassemble as well. Another trick I use with it though is I put the bags vertically in a box in order of removal...then assembly is just reverse when putting them back in.
Very informative. sometimes the simplest things are the most important. and being organised is just that.
Tip for plugging tubes and openings, mimic the OEM method that makes them clearly visible on the outside of the line or prevents assembly. If not you forget one and a foam ear plug or something like that will block you oil flow and kill your engine. there is a reason OEms in almost every industry have learned this.
Oh yea!!!! That’s why I like the bright orange ones.
Steck makes a wedge tool to remove the axles,works very well.I always do a double check if I got all the bolts out before pulling the engine out.There are times I forgot to remove a bolt out and glad I caught it before pulling the engine out.Some of these newer vehicles,the mount bolts are one time use only which get replaced,one example is the Dodge Promaster.
Nice. I need to check that out
Rule #6: Have lots of patience..... some of the bolts may be super rusty or have crap in the threads causing them to completely f*** up.
Took me about 30/45 minutes to undo an engine mount by hand (one threaded up from the bottom so crap could trickle down into the thread). Impact wrench wasn't having any of it and it was about a 3 inch bolt!!!
Damn Charles I’m so glad I watched this video brother so TDC shop can help me do a harness for my 3.6L swap wow
Sweet!!!
@@HumbleMechanic once again bearded wonder when I reach a wall you manage to help me over brother awesome!!!!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Nice! I saw a Mazda Miata at 12:53. I think that I know what swap will be
A V6 Miata would be awesome. Way back when, Mazda made an 1.8L V6 for the MX 3, this would have made a sweet motor in a Miata. I owned a '94
Miata with the 2.0L I4 and waited for the V6 Miata with no luck. Looking forward to this mod. Thanks for the video.
Those Axles kick my ass the first time I pulled them. I gave up and just cut the boot and left the inners on the transmission. I was too afraid of hurting the transmission and killing the resale of the transmission lol never sold it. I later learned the prybar technique requires no fucks given.
waiting for that vr6 swap Golf mk2 :D
12:52 Wow! Paused it right on the picture first shot 💣💣💣
Oh man!! A VR6 NB Miata.. can't wait!!!!
jnicholson; stubborn axle shaft? apply pressure with your pry bar, give the joint a tap with a hammer. The shock releases the clip. Long time FWD tech
Most of the time they come out okay. But I’ve had a few that wouldn’t. Those just stay in the trans. Lol
The first VW VR6 Arteon swap with a Arteon transmission or original 6 speed DSG. Even crazier slap on a twin turbo to see how much power otherwise I will be happy to see reliable VR6 swap in the Arteon.
Good job and advice, Thankyou Charles:):)
Speaking of keyed (more specifically non-keyed) connectors, during speaker replacement in my mk4 Jetta I mixed up window and lock switch connectors. Left it like that for a bit so the passenger to to unlock the car to roll their window down 😆
Hahahhaha
I am not sure why, but I think you should put it in the Miata. Call me crazy I know.
Hey Charles can you make a video explaining how to bench test a vr6 that's been out of a car for a while..
How to lube up the bearings before turning it over for compression test etc I have a 12v that I need to test that I got for free from a dude selling me his eurowise swap kit for my 93 cabriolet.. He said the engine was good but ya never know.. your videos are highly appreciated thanks 🍺
Mk1 or mk2 swap 3.6. Keep the it dsg. Will be awsum👌🏼
Ok so it looks like you aim to bolt it into a Mx5/Miata, Will it be transverse or north south? Mounting that engine for north south will be a task as there will be limited points to bolt mountings too. Cant wait to see that build!!
Keep everything. I chunked several parts on my old motor that I ended up needing to have costing me $100s.
zip-lok are my goto for organising anything like this. They're cheap enough and come in a variety of sizes. Mark with a Sharpie.
PUT IT IN AN AUDI A3 8P PLEEEAAAAAASSSSS!....Im planning on doing a 3.6 vr6 into an Audi A3 8P =) Awesome video Charles, thank you!
Come now Charles, you bought it for the cats! LEGEND😎
I was going to keep them. But seeing how much some go for….. i might make money haha
12.50 put the vr6 in a mk1 golf or rabbit, that would be sick🤩😍
Sweet! If it wasn't for already watching another video, I'd have been here a little sooner 😂
Loving all your videos!
Edit: BTW, enjoyed the subtle Miata idea there - I still say the wife's truck though 😎
I will allow it HAHA. THANK YOU!
@@HumbleMechanic it was the Driving 4 Answers video on the Busso V6 - in case you have some time.
Fun channel to watch if you haven't checked him out already, but I know you don't have a lot of time on your hands.
Mine had to get replaced, I blew it when timing chain broke, didn't know so I keep trying to start haha oops
Mine had 130k got a new used motor 70k miles , so an upgrade
Plus got dsg fluid and filter changed
And fuel filter plus new water pump and new fuel pump, tank side.
Seems great so far
Great content. Thank you
Hey Charles, closet Wookie hoarder.
That was an excellent tutorial, bags, Sharpies and paint markers, very important.
Kind regards,
South Africa
Cheers my friend
Why is it that we can figure out how this mountain of parts goes back together, but we can't find the tool we had in our hand 10 seconds ago?
As for what to put this in, stick it in an old school VW Rabbit or a VW Thing.
Damn if that ain’t the truth
Excellent tips Charles
Reminds me of way back when when my dad and I would swap out engines, but at that time they had these things known as carburetors and, uh, shade trees!!
VR6 4motion Alltrack!
I need the drivers seat , left and right underbody protector, and you can put the engine in my 2013 cc 2.0t :)
I sold the seats already.
🤣 🤣 🤣 I love the subliminal message of Miata at the end.
I'd really like to see you get a corrado or a mk1 caddy pickup.
12:53
switching up connectors is never fun. recently got the connectors for EGT sensor 1/2 mixed up after a turbo swap on T6.1 2.0TDI, and it was fine for a couple of days until the customer came back with a check engine light. and it took me a while to figure out i got them switched around. because obviously EGT sensor 2 will get unreasonable signal if you plug in EGT 1 to that connector.
Wow ! Awesome video !
Such a great vid ..covered everything ..makes it look easy
Thank you
As always enjoying the video. There is nothing worse than a slow talking host milking the length of the video where I have to watch it at x1.5 speed... Quick, to the point with interesting content!
MX5 would be a rocket ship, but I’d love to see a Caddy VR6 Turbo build. Nitrous and virtual connecting rods optional.
Maybe an small unsuspecting car for a sleeper, or turbo it and put it in a minivan just like that 700hp sharan! What is the goal anyways? A sleeper or a full blown track/drift/drag car?
You must put it in a golf mk1
Mk1 cabriolet 3.6 will be nice
Agree
Well done. Good video.
Watching Charles in 0.25 playback speed too catch the Miata flashing is actually really fun. He sounds so drunk
Hahaha I can’t even remember the last time I was drunk
Charles you need to join the Corrado family, there are plenty of shells out there that need saving.
I’m down for that!!!!
How much can a 3.6 l vr6 be stroked and bored? What is the maximum before you run into clearing issues. If anyone knows let me know😀
Hello from Alaska. A question for you. I picked up a couple of 2000 vw passats with 1.8 t engines . the one with a auto Trans has a good engine, my 5 speed passat sent a connecting rod through the case. Can I drill out the crankshaft on the auto too accept a pilot berring for the 5 speed trans mission? Are you going to change the crank shaft to covert this vr6 engine into a manual car? Love the tech support. Keep it up, engine swaps rock.
Mk2 would be sweet they just got a charm, caddy would be rad too!
Nice Mazda flash
I see what you did there flashing the miata🤣🤣🤣 I say go for it.....with some forced induction 😋
Man that would be bonkers. Haha
I am scared of the wiring harness. I am taking audi a6 c4 2.5TDI engine and putting it into my VW LT MK1 van. Not sure if I should use the Audi dash or somehow mate the audi harness to vw van and dash
nice vids! golf R manual swap now XD?
I do shapes on my plugs all the time. Lol
Triangle, circle, square, X, square square.
Lol
How would you know that the engine has been replaced. Is the chassis number on the engine somewhere? Or is that a different number.
Do you have a list of good products for organizing in a garage? I have parts, tools, and lumber all over my garage floor and in dire need to make my floor safe to walk on again lol
I really don't. I was going to do a 1 year later shop video if that was something you guys want to see
R36 BWS Engine is the best and Most bad ass VR6 Eber Made 😎👍
does WD-40 work as good as for eg Pb Blaster or any other specific penetrating oils? im not a fan of VW at all but the procedures you describe is spot on and very helpful.
I’ve had good luck witbit
Hey Charles... loving your work and your love for the VR6 :D... when are you going to do the video about fitting a timing chain on a VR with a head spacer gasket? I have transplanted a 3.2VR into my Audi S3 and I have already done the chain but not happy with it so would like to see your take on it...
Also... be very very interested in where you would take the coolant feed for the turbo from (I have a GT3582r going on mine) and also where the coolant return would go.... cheers buddy
SOON! Im ready to get that dang engine together. HAHa
@@HumbleMechanic thanks dude... look forward to it... this is where I am at currently if you are interested at all :) www.vr6oc.com/forum/forums/topic/51117-audi-s3-vr6-turbo/
We have clearance Clarence!
HAHAHHA
I saw that! *maniacal laughter*
12:51 in the miata!
I must have left it on for too many frames ;)
@@HumbleMechanic 😂
Drop it in a MK1 or MK2 Cabriolet.
I would like to see a 944 with a VR6.
Doing a engine change on 05 golf (bkd). Is there any ecu reprogramming etc needed or just a case of straight swap
Drop in in the 99 Miata
Charles, put it in a Quantum!
LOL How many people would even know that car? I LOVE IT
killer editing..
Thanks!!!
thank you
Love your videos! :D
Put it in a Corrado and slap turbo on it! :D
EOS with the pulled 3.6 and a DSG.
I dig it. I would love a convertible the fam can ride in
I wonder if Smyth Performance has an G3F kits lying around, that would be a pretty bad ass project to build with a 3.6 VR
Oh that would be awesome
What chain should I use for attaching the engine to the crane?
Great guide! What’s gonna happen to the CC? Are you gonna part it out?
I sold some stuff and the rest got sold to the junk yard
3.6L swap Corrado please!