Can We MK7 GTI Swap an Old Jetta (Part 1)

[@Deutscheautoparts]

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[@LastHumansGarage]

i heard a Jerry Seinfeld joke at 12:28!

[@LastHumansGarage]

I've love to be working with you guys on this project.. I know I am nowhere near your level, with all due respect. But If I was a millionaire and didnt have to work.. I'd come to your doorstep every week and try to butt in to all your projects.. and maybe do Starbuck runs for you guys..

[@XxeoN97]

If you would be kind to show part number of those tail lights @21:47. Thanks

[@FuuunFuuun]

you can try disabling modules on the installation list on the gateway and coding the other modules to "forget", like when you retrofit something but in reverse

[@deutscheautoservicesug4544]

Is there any space for a good VW Audi mech from UG? I am very good in Electronics and using diagnostics, I am also willing to relocate. Cheers

[@shizabox]

The energy between you guys is a joy to watch. Cant wait to see it all done up!

[@busslayer4790]

Now that you have figured out how to bypass the body modules it might be worth looking into producing some kind of wiring kit for an EA888 swap kit. There are a lot EA888s out there and a lot of old older VWs begging for engine upgrades.

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We won’t be getting into the swap business, but are happy to share all the details of our project here.

[@renanburatti5394]

Fueltech is developing a way to control the DSG, there is a youtuber called Diego Faustino that is building a turbo 4x4 vr6 with a DSG on it! Sound as crazy as swapping a mk7 into a jetta.. LOL brazilians are crazy

[@vdubmark]

I would love how you guys made this work. I am looking to start an EA888 swap into my MK2 GTI and I really want to keep the stock ignition!

[@jigglypuff2562]

has only one done wiring for v6 tdi, my gen1 pajero could do with a different engine and alh to bew tdi's didnt come to aus

[@1357batman]

​@@Deutscheautoparts Hi I'm attempting a very similar swop would you please be so kind as to share the wires required to bypass.

[@richolishis94]

If you guys tend to make a simplified wire diagram of what is needed to start and run a mk7 engine like you did in this video, that would be HUGE GAME CHANGER

[@ekaftan]

Yes! They should really make that.

[@Mario12342010]

Oh yeah another Paul and Charles collab, also you guys are insane the mess of wires you had looked so intimidating, cant wait to see this done

[@tingsfromyaad3942]

This turned out to be one of the most technically informative instructional videos ; great baseline information for anyone looking to to anything like this

[@unitronic]

Super impressive start to the project guys! We're eager to see what's next and how (if) you guys will survive it. LOL Cheers!

[@lordtachanka2136]

Gibe me free tune

[@jackhofalot6705]

insane, im not even a VW fan but still watched this entire vid. It has me very intrigued at your troubleshooting and work-arounds. much love

[@P3Gauges]

Great approach to this project. I like that anyone (myself included) can watch these and have more confidence approaching projects they wouldn’t have considered before. Can’t wait for the second episode👍🏼 Thanks guys!

[@guidosaur7506]

Pls do Cars with Cocktails again

[@TomKlisanin]

Right now we are putting Skoda Octavia 2.0 petrol engine and interior into Golf mk2. Engine,AC and everything under the hood is already connected. Dashboard is cutted to fit inside,all electric installations are inside from front to rear. In 2-3 days 1st start up is expected and work on interior begins

[@skitzvitz]

Feeling a bit of Mighty Car Mods energy here. Such a good episode!

[@wastedtalentproductions]

The Jesse fit and the wiper accident had me in tears 😂! Loved this video and the way you guys approached this swap was incredibly smart. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@xoferb5768]

Damn! Im mad it ended. This has been one of my favorite videos so far! super excited to see it running in the GL

[@Badgertronix]

Paul's emotional and mental journey during these engine swaps always makes for unmissable viewing. I don't know why keeps doing it to himself, but I'm glad he does.

[@eimaiakominzontanos]

How did you manage to find a jetta with EVERY mk3 common problem? On the plus side, a complete engine swap is one way to fix em all at once lol. I'm so excited for this build, absolutely LOVE your guy's build videos!!!

[@yodasbff3395]

That wiring harness was unbelievable, you guys must have the patience of Job to deal with that. Great video, looking forward to the next episode. 👍

[@caveone-365]

You had me from the VR swapped Rocco. That was an awesome series! Ohh man look at that turbo VR Raddo with the Schimmel intake 😳 Nice!!! Can't wait to watch this one! Paul & Charles FTMFW! 👍😎

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We shot a video on that corrado a long time ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGnHpGB-q8acqNk

[@dhrida5518]

What a nightmare, the pump issue you could have checked with an obd2 reader fuel pressures and spot the problem right away, this is definitely not an easy swap and that's just the wiring, there is much more to do, I wish you guys good luck on this project! Hopefully in the future there will be aftermarket ecus that use just the essential to make it run to do swaps more easily...

[@fmarinosfromafar9512]

Love seeing you guys working on a project car. And loved the Peg + Cat song - one that gets stuck in your head if you have toddlers...

[@spinnetti]

Oh, I hate the wiring job SO much... doing an engine swap in my Lexus LS nearly broke my mind, but I used the same method lol. Nice to know you don't actually need that much for that swap as I love the latest E888. I'd love one in a MKI Scirocco.

[@simbanugz2906]

Im helping my friend with a 99Miata swap cyclone v6 3.7 from 2011 mustang. The wiring is by far the biggest pain. Seeing all your wiring gave me nightmares. You guys get the job done with alot less cussing then me. So excited about this series

[@stephenbouck]

LETSSS GOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im soo hyped for this series lol Paul and Charles crack me up and remind me of how it used to be working on cars with my dad lol

[@PrevedMedved82]

It's been 16 years since I sold my MKIII Jetta GL. Still miss it dearly and think about a project like every now and then. Really excited to see where this goes

[@atubebuff]

You guys are f******** great together. It's a joy to watch your vids and have always wanted to know how a Roadkill Garage engine swap would be done with a modern day engine. Awesome.

[@jonytube]

Can't wait for the next part. I love watching you two work together

[@tanovw]

My dream car (mk3) and the motor I like the most wow I'm all in this build. Can't wait for pt2

[@blueeyedsnake]

I randomly found this video on YT and maaaaan was I upset that it finished so fast! I hardly wait the next episode! Till then I'll check your other videos. One more subscriber, folks! Keep it up!

[@Robertoo660]

3:50 lol, on my jetta i broke windshield in exact same way. I was looking on something on the front panel from the top and just hit that rear view mirror with my head :D

[@cardiacdrummer5443]

Man I’m excited for this series. This old Jetta makes me miss my manual 1999.5 white Jetta. I repaired most of the suspension and serviced everything on the drivetrain. Only reason I sold it was due to my wife not being able to drive a 5-speed. Positive spin on it was an upgrade to a MKV GTI w/ a DSG and a intake/tune. We at least until the camshaft went bad and caused the engine to rip itself apart 😒

[@kilovwdude6457]

Amazing! I've always wanted to see a 2.0T swap and it being on a f&f Jetta makes it even better

[@rsdene]

This is the video I’ve been wait for! Can’t wait for the next episode 👊🏻🔥

[@Snipah7Gaming]

Didnt know why i had deja vu... Then i rememberd that video from 10 months ago showing this same car when they bought it. Apart from the reused clips, amazing job on the overall progress on the swap, cant wait for the next parts

[@json8172]

@HumbleMechanic working on cleaning up a mk1 CE2 harness swap. I dont recommended those red 18g marine connectors on sensors wires. They tend to not make a great connection but look like they are because of the glue. The JST/double crimp ones are awesome for these swaps. I know its a tad late, but something to think about.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Thank you! That style is a factory VW authorized repair. It should in anyway make issue for the sensors. So much so VW issued those connectors for an airbag recall on MK5! I'll check out the ones you mention for sure. Im alwasy down for new goodies. HAHA

[@json8172]

@@HumbleMechanic for sure. They are way stronger, and such a better connection. Run some marine heat shrink tube over it. Won't ever have to mess with it again. Here's the best part. Its cheaper to do it this way. :D I just found those barrel connectors to not make the best connection, and they adds extra of resistant to sensors. when the wire is small, not alot to bite onto. 16g and bigger, dont tend to be such a problem.

[@ryonakimura56]

Most other style videos like this just go off topic and do everything else other than doing what the video intends, but you guys are reminding me of the early Roadkill days. Keep it up!

[@dahobi]

Awesome project and very interesting, how you cut down on all the potential "electric gremlin modules". Just an idea: Make it a side business to sell a "reduced" wiring harness (or at least wiring plan) for other peeps that wanna do such an engine swap with the Mk7 engine. :)

[@euroberto85]

Oh man the prospect of seeing paul struggling is enticing. It's been too long since we had a paul struggling video

[@l00tur]

I’m getting strong vwvortex build thread vibes from this. I miss those days

[@maxdamage3814]

I own mk3 jetta (eu version Vento) and myself looking for a swap to 1.8t, this video is amazing!

[@peterdavies9209]

Nice video guys. FYI the DSG also has an immobiliser and will let the car start but won't go into gear if active

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We cover this later

[@woutergronum312]

I have owned a mk3 2.0 cli Jetta. I call her "Old Reliable" due it having 600000km(372,822miles) on it. I wanted to do the same but only using a Mk5 gti/tsi but never taught it will work , you guys giving me hope for build it xD. If this is gonna work good i am gonna jump head first into it... electrical work scares me. Keep it up Gents , gonna use this as a type of guide!

[@smatchimo55]

yay i found a new car channel. love the light hearted digs at ye ole jetta thats seen better days. super informative too.

[@Senkushi]

hearing about you guys as extremely skilled mechanics spending all that time with the wiring only for the solution to be so simple makes me feel better about my ultra amateur self and my 14 hour only got one side cv axle hub and bearing job, partially due to a forgotten old snap ring.

[@davej.6290]

I haven't even seen 4 minutes, but i already know this series is going to be great !!!❤

[@thepcmrtim]

Waiiiit so essentially you made the harness standalone so it just sees switched 12V and a crank signal and it triggers on with no modules at all that’s crazy I’d think the ecu needs an immobilizer Signal via CAN or something but I was wrong I’m so hyped to see how this series goes!

[@CarsandCoding]

It’s crazy they were able simplify the wiring for the engine! But what about the dsg trans?

[@R4N6ER]

I bet the popularity of swapping this platform is about to get way more approachable by allot of people because of this too. Awesome stuff!

[@thepcmrtim]

@@R4N6ER I really wanna put an EA888 in a RWD drift car

[@granveien38]

It is not this easy in real life to bypass the immobilizer. The ecu must have been thru imo delete or something like that.

[@thepcmrtim]

@@granveien38 Sorta, that’s with the assumption that it revives a data signal from the key attenta. With that it looks like the handshake between the key attenta is done through the body control module unit which than opens the circuit in the ecu to come on and run!

[@RouvenZockt]

This is absolutely awesome. Theres nothing i didnt liked about the video. The humor, the knowledge.. Insane. Thank you guys!!!!

[@vladmihai306]

niiiice. seeing my car's engine type being transplanted into some old jetta is actually fascinating. and you learn a lot in the process, i am sure.

[@crxgator]

Awesome video. Glad to see this swap getting momentum.

[@MattSump]

Dang when you asked this on Insta or wherever it was I was kinda hoping a Mk3 jetta! Stoked to watch this series.

[@reverendhtc]

Love it!!! I was always reading through the swaps section of the vwvortex forum back in the day. Now I don't have to read anymore 👍

[@Plastiquen]

Was already hyped on this video and series, but when that synthwave hit upon engine removal, that was the chef’s kiss 🤌

[@Dom_Dub]

I was surprised to see my car at the beginning of the video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@lazydadsgarage]

Finally! We've been waiting a month for more content with you two! I'm glad it's because of a big project like this

[@brickson98m]

Cant wait for the next video, this series is going to be awesome. Love when you and HumbleMechanic get together, you guys make a great duo.

[@ronniejarvis2679]

This is definitely one of the most exciting builds I’ve seen in a while

[@harp_attack]

Yes, the joys of getting a newer engine in an older chassis. I personally love spending 2-3 days backtracking my own work. 😂

[@Deutscheautoparts]

You of all people know the pain

[@fredygump5578]

These cars deserve each other! But seriously, that's cool that you were able to eliminate almost everything and still run the engine!

[@Vaguh]

Off to a great start! Excited to see how the engine gets mounted in the bay and what the heck you're going to do with the interior. Keep up the good work!

[@RickyisHere]

great job guys! super entertaining and informative…funny is just icing on top of everything else…good luck with the rest of the project 💪🏼

[@lazarusmunien2087]

great choice of build a very challenging conversion,cant wait to see the end result,well done guys👍

[@aidenshearin1637]

It’s always a good day when Paul and Charles link up for a video (or in this case, a series)

[@Sizath]

Lol, come to South Africa, I know guy that have been doing this since the MK5 GTI/R32 era, some guys even recently did a Tiguan RS(Tiguan with an RS3 plant)

[@sajjethwa1916]

Guys this is awesome. This is a conversion I've wanted to do in a long while. Was always curious on whether a full loom swap was required or could modules be removed. A detailed list of what is required would be awesome. Keep up the cool video content 👍🏽😁

[@dubsoap6469]

Literally talked about this idea a few weeks ago. Love to see it!

[@eurobandit]

The best part of the video is the ending PSA! 😂😂

[@Deutscheautoparts]

😁 don’t call them , they’ll say no!

[@JosephRedondo]

I got recommended by youtube, and now I'm stuck. You guys are awesome

[@NaverioGT]

this series is going to be awesome. love the content you make

[@PaulChoix55]

I was hoping to see a hint of possibility about fitting the MK7 cluster in the MK3 with a 3D printed cluster bezel, but looks like that won't happen... Sick project nonetheless, can't wait to see the result!

[@dandeangelo98]

"Then we'll tape it all up and make it look sexified" - Charles Yes! Thats the word I woulda thought of! 😂 Love watching you two on these collaborations. You guys go together like lamb and tunafish.

[@HumbleMechanic]

:P Props if you get where that term came from.

[@George-zq2sk]

this is super cool! Charles on the next episode can you explain the basics of the simplified harness you made!?

[@Deutscheautoparts]

We wont be there but possibly in a separate video. Its not a secret but it would be a lot of work to organize all the info

[@jfred5338]

​@@Deutscheautoparts please do

[@estewar03]

Over 222k views & only 558 comments, that's odd. This series will be awesome, this was a great start.

[@jg2382]

Yes! Love these collabs, watching you two is informative and fun

[@aidan-tierney]

I was planning on doing this to a 8P with the mk7 R motor. After some research I couldn't think of a way to make the mk7 protocols work with the pq35 protocols. Ended up swapping the EA888 to the EA113 CDL and just had to repin the ECU and run new grounds everywhere. Much easier 🤣🤣🤣

[@billyjoe3309]

This right here is exactly the kind of content we want. I'm gonna go get myself some popcorn!

[@iliakrestinskii7038]

Let's go!!! This series slaps already!!

[@yhshah21]

One of the best builds on KZbin!

[@hugolic01]

Finally someone is making content on dsg swa, love the channel and humblemechanic.

[@lvg651212]

Following! Been looking to get back in the mk3 jetta again. And thus is a swap I was thinking of doing.

[@aroundomaha]

That Mk7 wiring is a puzzle even Satan in his burning perdition wouldn't wish on someone. Wow.

[@tmsracing8202]

Love the build. Had a MK III Jetta K2 edition (1998) - totaled it in 2011 - but I kept all parts that were good & slowly used them over the years. This year I have started throwing the parts away. Already got rid of Complete sunroof/frame & back glass with defroster (sorry) But I have the complete rear seat - its black with red piping & the K2 logo across back. very good condition - minor fading on the top of the seat back due to sun. I also have the front fog lights. I have the headliner for Sunroof car, I have the right rear taillight & 1 headlight. I have the dash as well. If you would like any of these for your project and have a way to pick them up in Cincinnati you are welcome to them.

[@andrewiacuessa1649]

As an audi tech for 12 years... I'd drop everything and work for you guys... For free even.. Seems like such fun and a good quality of life and work 😊

[@Jasontyo]

Thank you for this one. F&F Jetta but actually not slow is a dream of mine.

[@Myles8825-]

I'm very excited for this swap. I hope you guys will have a full swap Wright up so it can help us a long the way

[@edwilko8819]

Incredible dedication most would go full aftermarket ecu with basic sensors used to run like a haltech. I can't wait to see it done

[@carlosschmidt6035]

Damm it it's a great project. Good luck

[@techautorepair9028]

I'm waiting for a long time for this kind of video. thanks, guys.

[@craighrodgers8443]

Please do a mk1 swop also these are the videos. That really make you watch to the end. Great content.😊

[@idrisddraig2]

Why not go aftermarket ecu/speeduino etc. don't need all those modules? Or will the DSG nt be happy (there are also aftermarket DSG controlers)

[@jeamohney]

These guys are gonna start the 2.0t swap community . I thank you 🙏

[@briantaylor1945]

"We discovered what we f-d up" is an example of why I love your channels.

[@HumbleMechanic]

just dont make it a drinking game.

[@smokess1763]

thank you guys for doing a mk3 build, cant wait to see how it goes

[@arturkuchta1081]

Absolutely amazing project guys! Can't wait for next episode. Btw...😅 Any chance to get the wiring cheat sheet? 😊

[@WinterVR6]

Awesome build! Looking forward to the next video

[@axtran]

This was great to see it start to materialize!

[@mikesouthwell8281]

I had a 94 Jetta (well vento in the UK ) 2.8 vr6 that was an animal did 140mph + , so this project is going to be an absolute weapon 👌👌

[@notmenotme614]

@8:13 I’ve had a mk7.5 Golf GTI for 2 years and that’s the first time I’ve seen what’s under the plastic engine cover 😮🙌

[@MarclenChin]

Yes!!! I love it. Can't wait for the next episode!

[@willtoulan]

Mad respect to you two for even attempting something like this 😅

[@ericstockmann2487]

I don't even have the patience to untangle christmas lights. This was seriously impressive guys, that wiring mess looked very hard to tackle. It will feel really good when you finish the project!

[@SuperHDBob]

This is one of a kind in KZbin right now!

[@UngluckInc]

Plenty mk1's with tsi's in them these days lol though I'm sure they have everything stuffed in the dash!! Regardless, this is cool. Stoked for this series. Please share what we do and don't need to this swap!! Please!