[Vwdiesel] engine swap problems...

[Roger Brown]

Claudio Mendonca wrote:
>    I just swapped a 1.6 complete with a 5-speed into a '79 rabbit c.  Two qestions:
>
> 1.  The '79 had a 4-speed and the reverse light connection is different on the new    motor (I belive it has an extra prong)...Is there a way to connect them?

Is it the 4-prong square connector?  If so you'll need the larger 4-prong connector like the one you have, otherwise figure out
which wires short in reverse and just make up your own connector.

> 2.  As the 1.6 warms up, the oil light begins to glow faintly--the warmer it gets the brighter it shines.  The motor has the correct amount of oil in it and it seems to be pumping plenty of oil (I can see oil splashing around when I remove the filler cap). Any guesses as to what my problem could be?

Maybe a grounding problem, check the ground straps that run to the motor.

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    Roger