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by isneil
21 Sep 2009, 13:05
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: What's a 1Y?
Replies: 21
Views: 7815

Re: What's a 1Y?

ok, i have a 1.6 td and would like more power(speed really) what difference would it make by fitting an AAZ? how much work is involved and where would i find an AAZ? there is so much info on here iv ended up lost n confused! i know jack about engines, but a mate is a good mechanic, tho not familiar ...
by isneil
21 Sep 2009, 12:45
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: AAZ is in the Villa 3
Replies: 10
Views: 2837

Re: AAZ is in the Villa 3

Hi Guys, I have a Villa 3 too, with a 1.6td in it. I want to upgrade to a 1.9td so which engine code am i looking for, a 1Y or an AAZ? is this pretty much a straight swap? i have a 5 speed box in it at the moment, and i have read and heard of needing taller tyres to get the max power transfer? any r...
by isneil
21 Sep 2009, 11:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering
Replies: 14
Views: 1766

Re: power steering

Hi guys, since i last posted a q about power steering, i have had electric column power steering fitted. WOW! such a simple, cost effective and efficient alternative to sorting all the bits for a pumped system...and it works like a dream. £500.00 supplied and fitted and it takes about 4 hours to fit...
by isneil
05 Sep 2009, 17:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: power steering
Replies: 14
Views: 1766

Re: power steering

Hi Guys, im having a 1.9td engine put into my 1990 Camper to replace the 1.6. 8) As my van doesnt have power steering (means the girlie cant drive it :wink: ) i thought id get that sorted too (get a 1.9 with a pump on) Couple of questions, where is the best place to get a steering rack? i can only f...
by isneil
03 Sep 2009, 19:47
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: engine swap!
Replies: 3
Views: 1386

engine swap!

Hi all, i've just got a 1990 t25 camper. 1.6 diesel, think its original.I want to put a bigger engine in it, also diesel. What is the most straightforward, easiest, needs as little changing as possible alternative? ive heard a 1.9d will go straight in with nothing else doing, is this true? seems too...