Engine Replacement

Nabraxas · Feb 12, 2009

Hi,

Looking for a bit of assistance with a replacement engine. My LCR snapped a conrod a few weeks ago.

Found a company who will collect the vehicle and drop in a engine - looks like it's a refurbished engine, says they have 0 miles on them, just have a couple of questions from those who have replaced an engine before.

What happens with the ECU? Will the current ECU work fine with a replacement engine. For example... if the ECU was remapped would this cause any problems, would it have to be wiped back to standard?

Also, when the engine failed on my LCR it took the fan on the drivers side out with it - do you have to buy the whole unit or can you just replace the fan itself as half of the fins are damaged.

The company who are offering the replacement are called "EngineWarehouse" in Middlesex - anybody on here heard of them or had any dealing with them?

Thanks!

DPJ · Feb 12, 2009

Nabraxas said:
Hi,

Looking for a bit of assistance with a replacement engine. My LCR snapped a conrod a few weeks ago.

Found a company who will collect the vehicle and drop in a engine - looks like it's a refurbished engine, says they have 0 miles on them, just have a couple of questions from those who have replaced an engine before.

What happens with the ECU? Will the current ECU work fine with a replacement engine. For example... if the ECU was remapped would this cause any problems, would it have to be wiped back to standard?

Also, when the engine failed on my LCR it took the fan on the drivers side out with it - do you have to buy the whole unit or can you just replace the fan itself as half of the fins are damaged.

The company who are offering the replacement are called "EngineWarehouse" in Middlesex - anybody on here heard of them or had any dealing with them?

Thanks!

The ecu doesn't recognise the individual engine/sensors - so no issues there. The engine should probably be run-in, so if it's remapped, take care - otherwise no issues.

Individual parts of the fan unit are replaceable.

lc_allan · Feb 12, 2009

The fan unit is about £400+ from a stealer and I don't think you can get the fans on there own. However someone recently posted that a MK4 Golf one is the same and can be had for abnout £80 on ebay for the full unit.

JamJay · Feb 12, 2009

Think it's the v6 4motion fans iirc, maybe the v5's also and the higher powered diesels.

DPJ · Feb 12, 2009

I think you'll find the LC fan unit is the same as the LCR. (And you can buy individual fans etc)

adm013 · Feb 12, 2009

Sorry to hear about your car. How did it happen, and also would that be covered under the warranty? (depending on age and mileage)

Andy

Nabraxas · Feb 12, 2009

Any ideas of any part numbers or anything for individual parts or a guide on how to change it? Not keen on the idea of a £400 unit because of a couple of broken fins.

Regards to what happened, link below:

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=204996

Nabraxas · Feb 12, 2009

Anybody happen to know how the fan comes out? Or how easy it is?

Or if you have any pictures of the LCR fan unit once it's removed as there's some on eBay for diesels and they seem to look similar?

Willie · Feb 12, 2009

Get yourself registered with www.vagcat.com and you will find part numbers and general drawings of each and every part of your car. and its FREE!!!!!!!

markbrum · Feb 13, 2009

it was me who replaced my fans with golf emotion fans and there working pretty sweet lol and yes you can replace the individual fans in the unit there held in with 3 nuts 12mm i think, part number for fans are 1j0 959 455 R small fan and 1j0 959 455 S big fan dont go to stealers there silly prices, the size of the fans are 345mm and 290mm if you search for these sizes on ebay there are loads...good luck gissa a shout if u need anything else

Nabraxas · Feb 13, 2009

Thanks all!

It's the 290mm fan which has been damaged - can't find any easy way of getting it out though.

Does the whole unit have to come out to replace one fan? Doesn't look an easy job removing that!

markbrum · Feb 14, 2009

yeah the fan unit will have to come out its four bolts that hold the unit in and then out from under the car ( get it on axle stands )bit fiddly but not that hard just take your time

B3LSY · Feb 14, 2009

cant you just have your engine rebuildt? cause your buying a recon but you not know what your buying, i had a engine rebuild 4000 miles ago at AmD essex,how much have you been quoted for the engine?

Smart22186 · Feb 14, 2009

Where are you having the engine done? i got my car back 2day and am so annoyed with the company! with luck you wont be taking it to the same place, if u dont wanna post on public then PM me, but i could save u lots of hassle.

Ok just read ALL of your post! DO NOT TAKE IT THEIR!

Smart22186 · Feb 17, 2009

Bump.. tell me they dont have your car?

Pantera · Feb 25, 2009

Hi guys, my engine went on my 02 Cupra, a valve chipped and jumped from piston to piston, was cheaper to have a new engine, i found a one on the website 247 spares, it cost me 890.00 and was delivered to the garage, but be aware, if they crease the hoses, you wil have to transfer yours over and it takes a little longer

stpete · Feb 25, 2009

I got My new/recon LCR engine from Backdraft, not the cheapest i know but there reputation and aftersales are bloody good!!! And thats what i was more than happy to pay for! Now done 1500 miles on the engine, it seems to pull stronger than the old one and gives better mpg! I'd say dont buy cheap go with recognised VAG specialist!

Team-Joker · Mar 19, 2009

Hi Nabraxus

I had my Mk 1 Leon 110 TDi re-engined and it has a completely different personality. It drives like a petrol car and has lost 40% of its low down torque and 20% of its power. Superchips looked at the car and said that their chip is functioning correctly. Specialist dealer spent ages on my problem without any success. I have posted elsewhere but would like to know if you have similar problems.

Cheers.

Nev_LCR · Mar 19, 2009

there is a guy on here, think his name is winchesterjoe is braking his lcs, he may be able to help with the fans, ill try and find his user name,

Nev_LCR · Mar 20, 2009

Ok it witcherjoe

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