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Yes, it is! And regarding the fuel pumps, I might upgrade just to future proof. Though I imagine working on the Goblin will be easier access...

I do have a picture of the fuel pump, to join in the comparison vs @Blizzard25 rusty mess ;)

I don't have many meaningful pictures, but have all my bits and pieces stripped from the GTI and the leftover chassis is gone. I'll do a couple of small upgrades (IS38, fuel pump, ...?) while everything is out. Otherwise just waiting to transition from tear down to build up!

For the shifter cable, I found it exceedingly easier to just unbolt the base holding the fittings to the engine, then free it from there. My Plan B was going to involve bolt cutters and replacing as needed lol. Sorry I don't know the technical words, but you got this!

For the hoses behind, there is a quick connect (loosen the U-shaped wire and 90-degree twist of the fitting) that's hidden behind the firewall insulation(?) which is where I disconnected it. I was also struggling to take the hose clamps off. I did also do it after freeing the engine and moving...

Oh thanks! You know, I was pretty bummed not to have to bust out any penetrating oil or the breaker bar...

Engine and Trans is out... Just need to get the rest of the necessary parts out, then offload the rest and we'll have wife's parking spot back quick.

Making moves... and messes.

Got the donor in the garage. Engine runs great and transmission shifts. Cracked radiator hose unfortunately. So begins the teardown...

Update: came across a decent looking donor in town for just shy of $3K. Salvage title with some side/rear body damage, but engine compartment is solid. 2019 GTI S, Auto (DSG) transmission, 90K miles. My original intention was to buy a new long block and outfit that to save having to deal with...

I saw you had mentioned that in your thread, too. I think there's also the time cost of having to do the disassembly, etc, that might push me toward buying piecemeal. Aside from the engine, most components seem pretty cheap. And gives the chance to upgrade/swap bits as desired. And I'm so...

Right? I just can't stand sitting still (too much). Usually almost always out doing something. Definitely would churn through money quick...

She's actually quite tolerant of these things, getting to benefit from them. I've been pricing out buying the parts separately (crate/used engine, transmission, etc) vs going with a used donor. Looks like a donor will be slightly cheaper, but there's also the time/dealing with the leftovers...

Hi everyone, In the way of an introduction as well, just getting a build log started. Deposit in and assigned #20. I'm much more of a weekend warrior than anything. Comfortable wrenching and doing projects on cars (maintenance, changing brakes/pads/rotors/suspension components, installing...