The big end has gone in my 1996 Escort 1.6.

I've decided to go for a 1.8 from a 1998 GTI in the breakers. I have got a local garage to agree to doing the swap although it will be the first time they've wired in a 1.8 to a 1.6.

So I was hoping that you might be able to give me some advice on the conversion to make their job easier.

I've spoken the breakers and they'll be sending me an engine with all the ancilleries + the loom + the ECU + ignition barrel and key.

Is there anything else that needs to be taken into consideration.

I'll be sticking with the standard gearbox, because the MTX75 from the GTI had already gone. I need a new clutch though anyway.

As much information as possible regarding wiring etc will be welcome.