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Hi all. I'm new to this so be gentle with me . I just bought my first van. It has a 1.6 turbo diesel fitted, i was told this came out of a golf?
I'm thinking of swapping to a 1.9 td. I have read the top post (FAQ thing) but everyone refers to engines by the codes. I have no idea what an AAZ is. Can anyone tell me what engine I need and out of what car etc. Any help or further info greatly appreciated.
Thanks. Scott
Last edited by scott b on 14 Jul 2006, 13:21, edited 1 time in total.
he ydude no probs both my 1.6d have spat oil out usally from the dipstick as they never fit properly, use a 1.9td aaz from an early seat toledo buy a whole car its easier and you can see it running i bought a minter fsh etc for £480 ? so ? easy job really ill email a pic if you like? the only thing a had to buy was a k&n as the air boxes off either didnt fit so now i can hear the turbo whistle all day COOL! p.s make sure you dont bin your old engine coz ull need bits off it !!
If the engine has been fitted out of a Golf, does it have the T25 dipstick in it?
If not then it may be that the engine has been over-filled with oil and is actually just fine, but you need to drop oil and refill with 4.5litres and check where it comes on the existing dipstick.
If it's not fine after this then you may need to consider replacing the unit.
I would NOT recommend using a K&N cone filter on a TD though
I would NOT recommend using a K&N cone filter on a TD though
Yes, any restriction in the inlet will stress the turbo gland seals on the compressor side and you don't want them going, hence the large filter normally fitted.
As Thom says you really should have a good look to see where the oil is coming from, another place to look is the breather hose on the cambox, make sure it hasn't come off and the ol separator is all connected up properly there - that can make a mess, esp. if engine is overfilled.... so you have some good advice up above... look also to see if the intake hoses in turbo area are covered in oil.
You should alos try to establish whether this is an original 1.6 Turbo diesel or what the suggestion about the golf is, was it once a petrol - indicates conversion might need tidying up or not done with all the right parts - find local clubber with a 1.6TD to take a quick look?
I've run a K&N for years, but mine is the replacement element that fits the standard JX airbox.
I've never had any problems with it.
Those cone filters are noisey though.
There is plenty of room to put a JX airbox behind the left hand rear light with a AAZ conversion, not having looked in your engine bay but I should imagine yours is the same.
Thanks for the reply guys. My van was originally a 1.6 petrol and had the diesel fitted a few months ago. Had a quick look at it and it appears to be coming from the dipstick.
Scott
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i wish it was as easy to stick a non turbo in, no one knows what all the wires are for on the diesel pump 5 sets, 10 in all. leave non turbo alone, ive had the engine in for 4 months(still not running) and you cant get any help either, nasty!!!
Firt question Dose the pump have an accelirator cable?If not u have fitted an SDI engine(similar to tdi but no turbo)If it has a cable these are emobilizer wires.Give us a call and i can talk u through it.
"WEAZLECHIN" wrote:i wish it was as easy to stick a non turbo in, no one knows what all the wires are for on the diesel pump 5 sets, 10 in all. leave non turbo alone, ive had the engine in for 4 months(still not running) and you cant get any help either, nasty!!!
As Russells has said - check out what pump you have. As for non turbos units - they usually fit with less hassle than a turbo unit, mine was a 1.9n/a out a Cordoba/Toledo.
yes it has an accelerator cable, the pump is very similar to the pump on the 1.6 i took out (except the wires), anyway i will give you a call on the number you provided. ps...... thanks for the help
. I just bought my first van. It has a 1.6 turbo diesel fitted, i was told this came out of a golf? 
