Octavia 1.9 tdi 4x4 needing new engine..from my Fab..?

[Superfi]

Hi folks, 

wondering if anyone has experience here. My Fab 1.9tdi mk1 is needing a sabbatical and a lot of tlc, so I’ve picked up a sweet Octavia 1.9 tdi 4x4 mk2 that needs a new engine. Can’t afford another engine atm so advice is to stick the Fab engine into the Octavia till I have the cash to pick up another Oct engine. Has anyone transplanted like this, and if so is is likely to be a straight forward engine to engine swap, any tips or things to be aware of etc? 
thanks in advance. 

[Superfi]

Guess not?

[J.R.]

What are the two engine codes?

[Superfi]

Not sure.. both engines are 1.9tdi though..

[Superfi]

Do they need to be the same code to swap just the engine? 

[Ootohere]

Hopefully @Tech1e will see this and be able to assist you with his knowledge.

[Tech1e]

Pretty sure there are enough differences that will make life tricky. Things like the crank sensor are different and not transferable. 

[Superfi]

Cheers Tech1e, I wasn’t sure they’d be that transferable.. is there a likelihood the fab engine could get damaged then? Might be better picking up an Oct engine than risk damaging my fab..?

[Superfi]

If this helps I think mine is an ATD and the Octavia is likely a BXE?

[Tech1e]

It’s not a case of being damaged, it’s a case it wouldn’t work. 

[Superfi]

Pants - thanks mate, think I need to source a new bxe engine then...