1.6d Woes!

Post by **Iceworx** » 02 Sep 2008, 17:09

Thanks:) I'll get a pic up in a bit, its just started raining, so I cant go out and work on it just yet.

I see from your sig, that you rebuild gearboxes

Do you know much about compatible boxes to suit a 1Y in a T25?

or am I better ringing you to discuss this?

Post by **ringo** » 02 Sep 2008, 22:13

In my opinion the gearbox should be more or less perfect for the 1y.
Yes the 1.9 will give you more torque - but not loads! You still end up slowing down up hills - just not as much. Fuel economy is obviously beter at low revs - but if you up that top gear you will be constantly changing down a gear when you get off the flat.

The 1y will not give you much in terms of power. It does get you a very cheap reliable engine. My 1.7d was more economical but to replac it would have cost me a fortune.

Ringo

Post by **Iceworx** » 03 Sep 2008, 16:56

What sorta speed can you sit at ont he motorway? Felt like mine was struggling at 47!

Post by **ringo** » 03 Sep 2008, 18:45

65 no problems. 70 if you want.

However, if you stick to 60 it makes a massive difference on fuel economy. At 60 i get 35ish....

Ringo

Post by **Iceworx** » 07 Sep 2008, 11:44

Is that the 4 speed box?

as I havea 5 speed box, buts its a dog box...

Post by **ringo** » 08 Sep 2008, 08:16

Yes, thats a 4 speed box (the one from the 1.7).

Ringo