Caddy sdi - tdi transplant

[CoralCaddy88]

Hi guys,

I’ve searched the forums but I’m struggling to access some of the information regarding this engine swap:.

I have a caddy 2k 2004 plate sdi that’s on its last legs and I’ve gone out and bought a doner vehicle that’s a 2004 plate bjb engined tdi..

I am a car painter by trade with some technical know how and I’m wondering how hard the conversion is to carry out .. wether it’s dashboard out etc etc.. any advice greatly appreciated. I have a friend that can get the immobiliser removed too.. thanks in advance..

I’m also struggling to upload any photos of anyone has some advice..

[Giddy]

1. viewtopic.php?t=31039

2. viewtopic.php?t=3891&hilit=how+to+post+ ... &start=240 but in short you need to copy/paste BB Code

[Caddy Rob]

I’m halfway through this swap.
Don’t have access to much of the forum so meddling through on my own!
Mechanical side is easy enough (if you have a full donor) you will need more than just ecu instruments and engine!!! Gearbox mount is different, driveshaft ends are different, gearbox linkage, relay and wiring. Few other bit and bobs you can take from donor, exhaust etc.
Starts to get complicated for me when I come to the electronics, don’t know if can be done just changing the coding or if reprogramming is needed!?!
Hoping to have the engine in at weekend so I can make a start on electronics

[Caddy Rob]

How you getting on with your caddy did you manage to swap engine?

[CoralCaddy88]

Sorry for the late reply guys I’m still really struggling to access the forum? I’m not sure if there is an issue .. I have the doner caddy here ready to be stripped just need to find out what needs to be removed.. thankyou for your responses