cfuk
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Wigan
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I'm going to be changing my engine over as mine has just blown. Will i just need the ecu from the doner car as i have a X14XE in my car at the min. Will i need to change the key or anything else?
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andyc1234
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Registered: 7th Nov 06
Location: Lancashire
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dont change ecu or anything just swap the engine
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Dave A
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Registered: 10th Dec 03
Location: County Durham
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get an engine from the same year car as yours, there are differences in the wiring between early and late engines.
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topshot_2k
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Registered: 1st Dec 03
Location: Northampton Drives: Pug GTi-6
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be worth dropping in a 1.6 16v. not much extra to do and def worth it. thats what i did after my 1.4 gave up
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cfuk
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
Location: Wigan
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i really want a 1.6, but i can't find any near me and i need a running car for work 
so i'm ok with just the engine from a 96? mine is a 96 btw
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