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I’ve got a 1.8T converted Syncro (AUM stamped block, but cable throttle) with a custom mild-steel sump made by whoever did the conversion. The paint has flaked off and I thought, easy, I’ll just undo the sump bolts, shot blast and repaint it. I had a better look and the flange of my sump disappears ...

This is the van by the way in case anyone recognises it..

They have the 16 pin socket, but the early ones use K line for diagnostics comms and don't have CANbus, which is what the OBDII gauges generally use. Yes, exactly this. It’s got the socket but doesn’t support OBDII, compatibility doesn’t show up when tested with VCDS. Bit annoying to be honest. Not...

here are some, late of this parish, who may have something to say when MV Engineering is mentioned …sounds intriguing, I’m praying it’s nothing to do with standard of workmanship?! Thanks cobblers, makes sense. I’m definitely keen to get to know the van a bit better! Might be invaluable when stuck ...

Thanks for taking the time to reply both! I think the previous owner mentioned that MV Engineering in Telford did the conversion although another guy finished it off. Not sure who or what the story is there.. not sure if MV are still trading I’ve cleared the faults and run the van for 15 mins idling...

I’ve got a T25 Syncro with a 1.8T conversion (AGU) which seems to be running ok but out of curiosity I plugged it into my VCDS Lite which is showing several fault codes. - Short to ground on all 4 Fuel injectors - 16519 - oxygen (lambda) sensor B1 S1:heating circuit malfunction - 16885 - Vehicle Spe...