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by luke
23 Oct 2017, 20:22
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

Re: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Pleased to hear no damage done in the storm. I'm in the process of sorting my brakes and replacing my shocks, on the lookout for a cheap engine hoist so hopefully will be able to start making the prep work on the engine soon. Im sure I will be firing a few questions the way of you guys when I get st...
by luke
16 Oct 2017, 18:40
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

Re: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Hi Colin, I have printed your guide off, need to get this AEF out and start getting to understand and work on it now really. Good job for the winter I guess. Thanks for the offer of a visit, that sounds like a good idea so I may take you up on that at some point. Thanks for your help. p.s. Boatbuild...
by luke
15 Oct 2017, 09:53
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

Re: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Ahh just found your engine swap, great photos and very useful in addition to what colin the fox has done. (I think i presumed changing the engine would occupy more than one page out of 37!)
Incredible how much work you have put into your van.
by luke
15 Oct 2017, 09:34
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

Re: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Hi boatbuilder, thanks for your reply. I looked at your posts the other day and saw the huge amounts of amazing bodywork etc that you have done on your van, looks good, is it all finished yet and how are you finding the AEF engine? I'm most concerned about the electrics really as seems to be quite a...
by luke
11 Oct 2017, 11:21
Forum: T25 Alternative Engine Forum
Topic: 1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands
Replies: 8
Views: 3609

1.6 d to 1.9 d install help required in midlands

Hi, Looking for anyone out there who could help carry out an engine upgrade from original 1.6 non turbo diesel to a 1.9 non turbo diesel from a 1999 Polo. I have looked at the guides and don't think it this is something I could do on my own. Wondering if anybody out there fairly locally to Birmingha...