MY SKODA OCTAVIA VRS3 ENGINE SWAP ISN'T GOING TO PLAN...

In todays' video we get the engine turning over in the Skoda Octavia VRS3, but can we get it to run? I quickly start encountering more issues than I can solve though so we need to make a decision,
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[@SavingSalvage]

Fit the engine into the RSQ3 and wait for a breaker RS3

[@TitanEliteGaming]

Best option in my opinion. 👍

[@craiganthonyadams4000]

If I was you I'll use the engine for the Q3 get that up and running and back on the road👍

[@calm4477]

Dean, you could rent an electric pallet truck for moving those motors 😉

[@edwardfahey3410]

Fit the engine into the rsq3 and wait for breaker rs3

[@muawia_911]

Yes

[@pw191164]

Gotta give it to Dean pushing cars around fixing them solo, unlike other KZbinrs who have teams around them shouting YESSSS at every small gain. Genuine guy, genuine channel!

[@longbar2344]

other main ones are properly tiresome. all sponsored by flippin car vertical

[@SavingSalvage]

Thanks mate!

[@chubbychubs4636]

Exactly 😊

[@ardonjr]

If you're referring to Mat Armstrong, he also started small with a single Audi without any help. He just grew, and now people don't like that. Seems a bit unfair because on the other hand, people do like supercars getting fixed (look at the numbers, is what I'm saying) So people can make KZbin content but as soon as they start making a living out of it it's annoying? I love this channel as much as I love others, to be honest. Both guys are doing great but you can't please everyone.

[@pw191164]

@@ardonjr I too am subscribed to Mats channel and yes he has come a long way and should rightly be commended for his success, however I do find the over enthusiastic shouting a little wearing if not a touch disingenuous.

[@willzmotomanic]

100% use the engine to repair the rsq3 get that running and moved on then find a breaker for a facelift rs3

[@chrisashby6769]

The issue is copart no longer have breakerbid4u service so unless you have a breakers license you are unable to purchase cat b cars

[@jonesie1976ify]

Fit it in the rsq3, been watching your videos for a good while now and wanted to do something myself, so bought a 2000 x audi tt to fix up with my kids, paid only £200 for it, been working on it for the past few weeks and goes for its mot on monday, enjoyed every minute of it and my kids have learnt many new swear words!!

[@SavingSalvage]

Well done! Practice makes perfect.

[@scoobywrximpreza5948]

​@@SavingSalvageyeah the kids will learn new words in no time 😂

[@AI-Records24]

Love seeing this type of comment well done mate your kids won’t forget working with you on cars that’s for sure. As Dean says practice makes perfect keep at it and take it on some road trips and track days once it’s done!

[@johnlester3246]

Deffo fit it to RSQ3, it’s a no brainer and gets one car out of the way and some revenue back in. An opportunity to sort the Skoda will present itself.

[@kirkhallinan4315]

Have you seen the humble mechanic on here? he’s just completed a complete Daza swap into a Golf R. Could help with this conversion for you. Buying a breaker is the way forward for sure 🤙🏻

[@AI-Records24]

Great channel and lovely build!

[@Mac_F87]

A DAZA into another MQB chassis is more straight forward than a CZGB into a MQB car. The wiring architecture is similar MQB to MQB.

[@mick_6006]

No brainer to me, put the engine in the Q3 and get a facelift engine for the Skoda. Also just a thought, I'd invest in a Motorcycle trickle charger which is designed to be on constant charge over a winter so you can connect whenever you have a car in the unit and it will keep it charged. I have one on a spare battery that's been on for years and the battery is great and charged. Better than using jump packs to have a charged battery ready to fit and go.

[@MrHuismeester]

Maybe that is the power of this channel : showing the footage where things going wrong, instead pretending everything is going smooth and well.... I don t have any idea about those engines and what you are asking what choice to make with these engines, but i still love to watch this channel because some how i learn something about how and why cars work and why sometimes not. So even for somebody who now s nothing about engines and Technic from cars still like this channel, because you are explaining to peoples like me and making this even for me nice watch ! So keep on going the way you present your stories and i will be following on every episode ! Good Luck with those engines !!

[@richgoodhew2033]

Had the same issue with an A1 1.4 TFSI, hooked up a jump pack (correctly), fried the ECU

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Very common

[@AI-Records24]

You can open them up and re ground them easily we’ve had the same problem before

[@johnrob6132]

As my knowledge about engines and anything mechanical is zero I can`t give an opinion as to which engine to use. What I can say though is that I am totally impressed by your knowledge and abilities with all aspects of cars and their workings. I am so glad I found your channel and I sit here totally amazed as you make your transformations from wreck to a beautifully finished car .Your explanations of what you are doing are excellent and very enjoyable to watch. Whatever engine you choose to use in the Octavia I am sure it will turn out to be a great success.

[@Ana_single_LA_queen]

Sincerity and humility make your channel a true gem. Keep shining.

[@oliandcasper]

Sort the Q3 Dean and go with the waiting for a breaker,to sort the skoda,you don't need cars sitting around mate

[@adampyro834]

my dad once blew an ECU by jump starting a car with a battery. it was an old Peugeot 406 2.0 petrol. i think he used a leisure battery but he swore it was his spare car battery. regardless the ECU was fried, it would start and run but had issues like immobiliser was not disabling. anyway my thoughts on it are sometimes i think jump starting a dead battery can cause a power surge that can fry something in the ECU. ive always found it weird that fuses dont protect it... maybe with my dads there was a fuse inside the "sealed" ECU who knows, regardless he moved on to a better 2.0 hdi pug 406 that was awesome and the first diesel car i ever liked... this is like 20 year ago though

[@gezdipz5425]

Did think a few videos ago put the good engine in the audi and kick it down the road,money in the bank no brainer. Put the skoda on the back burner,keep up the great content 👌

[@garethkerr8649]

How frustrating! Definitely makes sense to sort the RSQ3 first and wait for a CAT B to pop up

[@cp4512]

Yes, get the RSQ3 fixed with the engine and then sold. Then fix the Skoda

[@MrSuper2809]

Get the RSQ3 going then put that up for a raffle. Great content as always keep it up

[@alexdeacon5494]

Fair play Dean- extremely impressed with your knowledge diving-in on wiring etc 👍

[@kevinmoffatt]

Dean, you know what the obvious thing to do is, you don't need us to tell you. I have huge admiration for your knowledge and the amount of work/risk you take on by yourself. I'm sure there are more than a few sleepless nights.

[@GreaseMonkeysGarage]

If your grounds aren’t complete or correct the jump pack can feed back through the ground on the ecu it’s like welding it will find the path of least resistance…

[@sensiblewheels]

Yes! Maybe investigate the wiring before proceeding on the Octavia

[@joelhogg7479]

Fix the RSQ3 first then look at the breakers for a rear ended RS3 👍.

[@Jenson589]

Liked it before watching because man’s videos are on point every time

[@andygj66]

You’re talking yourself into using the engine for the RSQ3. Makes perfect sense. Free up some space and cash for the Octavia or the next project.

[@alexheales6343]

Great video, this shows the problems I run into when trying to do what you are doing. In theory a great idea, in practice a pain in the butt.put the RS engine in the RSQ3 and get it running and wait for the gods to deliver a car for the VRS build.

[@FlippingcarstobuyaPorsche]

put the daza into Audi, keep Skoda as it was from factory. I like the fact you explain in details all technical stuff.

[@KristianByatt-cw3ce]

Agree with most other comments here. Use the engine in the Q and get that one sorted then sort the Octavia when something more suitable comes up. As for the oil.. Halfords oil is just as good as others, they all have to be blended to a minimum standard to be able to show the specifics on the bottle so its just as good as a “Branded” oil. (Obviously I can’t commebt on purchases made online but oil from Halfords / GSF etc will be produced to these standards)

[@paulavis4055]

I appreciate that fixing the rsq3 is probably easier and makes more sense financially, honestly tho I’d rather see you continue this build and really show us what you can do when you set your mind to it, after all this is KZbin and it’s all about showing us what you can do right? Best of luck dean

[@ItalianRebuild]

The low battery and jump pack probably caused corrupted software on the ecu. Not the eeprom but the flash software. Because of corrupted software the ecu is not sending any CANBUS information. Probably the high can ( 500kbps ) that is not working. What you could do is send the ecu to someone and rewrite the software. We could do that in NL ( Actronics HQ ). As you might have seen it says SAFE , your Audi will crank but not start when it says SAFE. If you want i can send you a email?

[@jmaximus1uk]

Get that engine in the RSQ3, get another VRS engine in the Skoda. I know it's disappointing, but probably the easiest route.

[@stoneman94emca]

VAG cars can be weird when it comes to swaps like this. When I have swapped modules and the like between cars it has given me bother when I've tried to do any coding or reading the can bus. The body control module and CAN gateway are linked to the ECU as a paired set. When you put the jump pack on it it might have triggered a relearn on the modules due to low voltage before and now that its picked up that the RS3 ECU isnt the correct one the gateway isnt allowing anything more than basic OBDII options like finding the VIN associated with the ECU. Try plugging the RS3 ECU into the RSQ3 and seeing if the problem carries across, if not then I would assume that its down to the body control module/comfort control module in the Skoda being a pain.

[@barrycashin9245]

Use it for RSQ 3 and as you said wait for a rear end S3 great context Dean👍

[@dubzstylerc9580]

Okay, so as you will know by now, all vag cars , when they get a low battery have problems communicating with the canbus system , which intern hinders the communication with all the sensors and that’s why you get loads of codes , now what I would try because you’ve got nothing to lose by doing so it’s taking the battery off the car and giving it a bloody good charge , and while the battery is off , reinstall the RS3 ECU , and do a hard reset ,by pressing the plus and negative wires of the car together to drain all the power from all systems including the ECU , and once the batteries fully charged, try again , this will definitely rule out a low voltage situation for lack of communication , if this doesn’t resolve anything, you’re probably gonna find that the Cambus communication port tothe ECU at fault , and you will have to find a local ECU specialist to check this out and repair it for you, keep up the good work. I hope you get this resolved.

[@seriksson9721]

A very realistic video. You recognize all the setbacks, and someone gave tips about the humble mechanic, even in collaboration with "Deutsche (?) auto parts" they also suffer from setbacks. You probably know best, new parts are extremely expensive and a whole crashed car has a lot of value in it. Following with great interest.

[@scotchegg6422]

How did you connect the battery pack? If you didn’t connect the negative to the earth point on the bulkhead and straight to the battery - this is why you’ve fried your ecu.

[@frit450]

It seems the overwhelming majority is with the RSQ3.........I don't like to follow the heard but the most logical solution is with the engine going in the Audi. I think the safer bet would be to get a newer rs engine and hopefully not so many problems but whatever you decide I'll be watching!!!! Keep plugging away mate and you'll get there eventually and i for one will be following your journey!! 💪👊

[@monkST205]

Thought I'd gone mad....thought I saw an RS4 in this colour, couldn't be that rare. Then saw it again today....its you. Lovely car, convinced me to buy a ticket or two.

[@SavingSalvage]

Oo where was it? Looks incredible in person!

[@monkST205]

@SavingSalvage It was only when I saw this video last night I thought, I'm sure I've seen that... then booom! Wyton roundabout, 3 cars in front of me heading in to the apocalyptic rain! Well done for not booting it, I was half expecting it!! Tickets have been purchased!

[@SavingSalvage]

@@monkST205 yep that’s me! No point booting it, wouldn’t only get me 50 meters up the road 😂🙌🏼

[@monkST205]

@SavingSalvage Really enjoy the channel, hope it keeps growing for you.

[@glennarnold3970]

Dean did you also notice that the tacho did not move when cranking the car it only moved when the ignition was initially turned on to me you are not getting a tacho signal when cranking so no signal no start check your cam and crank pickups the ecu problem might be because it spiked when jumping it with the ignition on. Disconnect the battery turn the headlight switch on for half hour this will completely drain all the capacitors on all the modules that hold fault memory then reconnect a fully charged battery with the audi ecu connected then turn ignition on and see if the ecu will talk to the rest of the modules this process will be a soft reset try it before commiting to the engine swap it only costs nothing to try then if it works yay then put the engine in the RSQ3 hope this helps cheers from down under

[@stan2stan2]

Dean, Fit that Engine into the RsQ3 and wait for a breaker.. Great content mate keep up the good work.

[@lesples]

You should buy a winch, attach it behind the lift, so it will be a lot easier to get the cars inside

[@justanf1guy779]

In my mind deffo Engine in RSQ3 ! And wait for a breaker rs3 ! Win win in my book , we will still get to see both fixed and running 😎👍🏻

[@clifton1989]

You could have spiked the ecu using the jump pack only way you will know is to get it tested. Also You will need to fit lambda sensors mate they are required to adjust fueling

[@michaelsimms76]

No brainer as you say you can fix the RSQ3 with the engine you already have in situ and then wait for damaged RS3 to come along looking forward to both.

[@waynerenford]

Makes sense to use the rs3 engine to fix the rsq3 then get back on that project when you get hold of another engine. Although I see copart have stopped the breakerbid4U service i believe but of course other options out there. Smash it 👍

[@billmartin8849]

Use the block & crank in the rsq3 mate. Sure you'll work your magic on the Octavia in coming videos

[@jonathanbest7395]

Definitely do the RSQ3, would be great content too. Then face-lift the VRS, I'm enjoying the videos 100%

[@paull4418]

100% fit it in the rsq3, your just chasing issues taking the fun out of the conversion

[@callyk5678]

I’m happy either way. One of my favourite KZbinrs so what ever content comes il be watching and liking , commenting 👍

[@Eurodave]

Continue the work on the RSQ3

[@jmk2pck2]

Dean don't write your ecu off I had that same problem and it was the immobilser not seeing the chip in the key and locking ecu. good luck thanks for the great content.

[@kevinmichael9933]

A lot of hurdles to turn how much profit? Not sure if it will be worth it. Enjoyed the video and hearing your thoughts.

[@AI-Records24]

Mate get a little quad bike to pull the cars around!! Doesn’t have to be anything good I’ve pulled them on 125s, a 200-350 4T Chinese one would do for what you need and would cost hardly anything second hand! Lovely work again I’ve entered the rs6 and I can only hope I win it😅I’d wide body it if I do🤞

[@j14phe]

Dean I was knackered just watching you move the two cars as other's have said you do the job start to finish on your own mostly so well done great job John

[@f1kwa399]

I’ve just scanned down the comments and…I’m looking forward to your next video where you put the lump in the RSQ3, make it a longer one please, I can’t get enough!

[@anthonyhaywood8795]

Copart aren’t offering the breaker bid 4 you service anymore Just something to consider if you’re looking for another cat b

[@adhmotors8234]

You need to put a winch in the back of the unit and a mounting point over by the fence so you can winch in and out easily.

[@madern7]

Fix the Q3 first and sell it first, then fix the Octavia. We are not in a rush. When you do this you ought do it properly.

[@brian623]

Absolutely love this channel probably the best one there is. I’ve actually getting a little bit fed up of some of the others but I watch I won’t actually say too much but too much money ruins people sometimes.

[@kingdude3749]

Just use engine in q3. Would have been better for the vrs to have had 2ltr and modify it to bring power up and some exterior mods eg wrap, wheels suspension and interior mods then auction it .

[@AI-Records24]

By the way internal grounds will have popped in Ecu open up and re seat them it’ll work🤞

[@jonharnew]

I always use a power surge voltage restriction diode when I jump start it stops any power surges especially when welding the chassis or jump starting got it from machine mart years ago.

[@odyshopody9387]

Even though that's the same engine - you need to be 100% positive that the engine code from one car is the same as the engine code from the other.... we once had a weird check engine light on a VR6 golf that someone had replaced the cylinder head from another VR6. The car ran 100% fine but threw secondary air faults and we spent so many hours trying to figure out the problem. EVERYTHING looked totally normal. replaced the head with the correct part number and never saw her again.

[@vespaveloce1924]

Sort the RSQ3 out mate. If I had that many parts lying around, I’d go nuts. Get it fixed and get it gone, clear the workshop a little bit and clear your head at the same time! You didn’t have a brain fart on a Monday morning and reverse polarity the jump pack did you? Easy done and that’ll do all manner of things to an ECU!

[@deep6ed]

A one man band without bl*$dy car vertical! Keep smashing away, love your content.

[@jammmy78]

Important consideration - Copart have discontinued the breakerbid4u service. So you cant buy a cat B anymore

[@PaulManning-l3o]

Definitely fit the RS3 engine in the RSQ3. You can sort the Skoda when you find another suitable engine. Probably a better result for you too.

[@J02DXN]

Content wise I’d much rather see the VRS3 run, but financial and headache wise I’d rather you sort the RSQ3 first. It makes more sense for you to do that

[@wastelander6341]

Fix the Q3 first and wait for a new donor RS3 to start again on the vRS3. However only do this if the vRS3 will take place on the car competitions once its finished!!!!

[@EndoBESNIQ]

Be careful with the jump starters. Ive had the same issue ive burn the ECU of 1 car and ive got 1 that burn the alternator.

[@chrisdunham6119]

RS4 tickets purchased, was looking to buy one so fingers crossed !

[@TheGaryprice]

Yea I think k the best idea is to fit it into the rsq3 for now and then look for a complete front end

[@nicksloan7398]

100% buddy... RSQ3. The Skoda can wait.

[@SLRebuilt]

Copart no longer offer the breaker bid for you. So, if that was the plan you may need to consider another buying platform

[@christopherclayton7392]

In reality using the rs engine to fix the Q3 is the sensible option. Get that one done and dusted and then work out what's best for the Octavia. Having an RS engine on it would be cool though, or maybe an older RS4 engine perhaps 🤔

[@iantaylor620]

Of course there is 3rd option. Use the RS3 engine from the Octavia and build one good engine for the RSQ3. Then buy a 2.0tsi engine and put the Octavia back on the road all standard.

[@andrewduncan66]

Use the engine for the RSQ3, would have been good to get an S3 engine into the VRS and going but the problems just seem to be never ending, Video’s are great though and hats off to you for your work and knowledge with the cars. 👍

[@akysr20]

Definitely use the rs3 engine to get the rsq3 us and running. Most viable option

[@GarageItYourself]

So long as the RSQ3 parts will fit up the RS3 engine then go with that option. Trying to make different versions of engine work is a bunch of work with all the fiddly little changes VAG make to pipes, connectors et etc.

[@darrenstevens5731]

Dean, I think you might have to be a car braker to buy a cat b car from copart now. I think they have changed it so not just anyone can buy them

[@terryeansworth6991]

Correct me if I am wrong all inputs to the battery as to be done vis the obd port. If you have an issue with the ecu contact Blue Streak in Annesley Nottingham and they can fix anything they are an American company over here

[@mechanicallymindedmike9677]

Your audi in the competition is sick.. tried my luck with a couple of tickets ❤❤

[@SavingSalvage]

It is awesome! Very rare spec too

[@melvynlane4725]

Entered 🙏🏻 🤞🏼 And fix the RSq3, and squeeze the C6 engine into the Skoda 😆 top work Dean as always love the RS content

[@markrothwell4193]

Sometimes once you use a jump back on car's it spikes the ecu because off the extra power used by the jump pack. We had the same problem with a c class the garage told us to turn on the side lights when using jump packs why i don't know.

[@bobhunter5348]

Hi Dean , fix the RSQ3 first. Then wait for a RS3 engine for the Octavia. Probably will work out cheaper doing that way. Good luck

[@roofdownfun]

Do the Q3 first Dean, at least you have an engine for it! Just class the Skoda as a project. 👍

[@adibop1]

Ssems like The ecu has shut down as it thinks it being tampered with. Don't give up on it. Try getting the ecu unlocked.

[@stephenbeswick2163]

Use the engine for the q3 that is the quicker way to resolve your issues steveb

[@jacklifeonwheels]

Yes jump packs kill ecu's . Very common😊

[@alexmeinel7908]

Let's get the rsq3 finished and then try to figure out the other cars after

[@stephengreen9663]

Yet another brilliant vag group video cheers Dean. Just wish I had you're knowledge on vw audi

[@hansbartenopavis2305]

Put the engine in the rsq3 W8 for a skoda rs with back damage. Keep it plug and play .

[@windowkill1]

Auto Top NL have got a VRS with an RS3 engine by the way, just in case they might be able to help you in some way.

[@Dadeets]

Build up the engine for the rsq3. Definately.

[@smooth239]

Dean, you best check but I heard Copart have changed their sales policies and only sell cat B to registered breakers yards and no longer allow individuals to strip at the sites.

[@chubbychubs4636]

My first car, a mark 111 Cortina. Kept turning over but not firing, bought a new set of points and away it went. 1300cc engine and topspeed of 75mph, 40 mpg.

[@charliejackman2953]

Just points? Or condenser too?

[@chubbychubs4636]

@@charliejackman2953 Possible I fitted a condenser but it was 40 years ago now.

[@charliejackman2953]

@@chubbychubs4636 It would've made sense while you had the distributor cap off TBH. If I were a betting man, I would bet that you changed the condenser too.

[@RichardRoger1966]

I'd pull the engine from the Octavia... We don't have Skoda's in Canada any more. Once upon a time, but yeah that first round of Skoda spoke volumes. And I love Volkswagen's, having owned 9 different ones.

[@DAM-ob5ib]

I have you read the ecu before trying to jump it. Maybe it was always a ecu problem.

[@KirkVSSpock]

Could not that be related to the immobilizer blocking you from reading the RS3 ecu ?

[@chrisp4899]

It makes sense to use the engine in the audi what about a golf r engine and turbo swap in the octavia

[@NorthCoastWorkshop]

Respect to you Dean for sticking with this headache mate 😅🙈 yeah I think you should use it for the RSQ3 as everyone has voted 👍🏻 Oh and for the vote, I think what you can do is pin one main comment saying "vote below" then leave 2 comments within that pinned comment, giving the 2 options. Then viewers will 'thumbs up' their preference 🤓😊 Keep up the great content 🔥💪🏻

[@Smithsgaragevw]

Try unplugging the abs and reading the ecu have had this issue before abs causing it