I have a 1988 Scriocco 16V with CIS-E.
Had a head gasket let go a few weeks ago. Swapped out the engine with another one I had. When I tried to start it I got no spark! I double checked all my connections. I have the Bentley book and have done some of the checks they listed.

Just wondering if there are some tips or tricks some of you may have that you can give me. I will continue going over the ignition system and the tests the Bentley lists.

I don't see why it shouldn't start? I have swapped the Dist. with another. I checked the timing, lining up the crank with the cam, with the dist. Pulled a plug wire and inserted a spark plug and grounded it and then cranked the engine. No spark. Did a coil check and that was OK.

Is there any way to confirm that the ECU is working as that is the one thing that controls the entire ignition system.