Golf 1.6d to 1Y

[davidah]

Hi

I currently have a 1.6d from a mk2 Golf in my van. It has lost compression and needs to be replaced. I want to replace it with a 1Y.

Has anyone any experience of a conversion like this? Do you know of any difficulties?

Thanks

David
West Wales

[weldore]

its a good choice of engine...ask away if you need any help

[dbz864]

hi,Im about to do a similar swap,so il watch this thread for help!

[weldore]

read through this
http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=73863" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it will give you a good idea how easy it is and how it can become a bit of a pig too

[heatonwhite]

just done this conversion, what a nitemare, i really need help. in lancs if anyone got spare time

[weldore]

what went wrong ?

[Plasticman]

Ditto
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[heatonwhite]

gearbox oil leak, thought ok just change seal, but when stripped it found the shaft had worn the bellhousing. so now need to get that sorted.

[weldore]

was this after you fitted the 1y?...and you did fit the spigot bearing..didnt you ???

[heatonwhite]

didnt fit the spigot bearing after the engine change, stupid i know but there ya go , spoke to aiden today popping it round to is 2mos to have a look

[weldore]

damn..real sorry to hear that mate..hope you get it sorted

[heatonwhite]

ta bud, hope so, will let ya know

[weldore]

can you do us a big favor....take some pics of the damage so we can wiki it and others dont make the same mistake...

if you can

[dbz864]

hi,Just read that link to a prev thread,ive not started my conv yet from a jx 1.6td to a 1y.Im still a little confused,the spigot bearing do i just renew it,with the same one?Do i need to swap the water pump?Will the dipstick become clear when i "get started"thanks

[weldore]

if you have the jx then ..if it were me...id be looking at installing an aaz
have a look here http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... ds/aaz.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

the spigot bearing goes in the end of the crank of the new engine