1.9D 1Y - are they all the same?

[Kwinpenny]

Hi guys, me again.....

It turns out my ancient 1Y engine is knackered, so I thought just before I decide to give up on the girl and chop it in for a more reliable one, I'd search for an engine. There is one on ebay from a caddy, billed as a 1.9D and only £300.... My old 1Y is from a SEAT, but just curious will absolutely ALL 1Y;s irrespective of year bolt in? The caddy engine is from a 2001 model...

Thanks in advance for any clues....

["WEAZLECHIN"]

all i can say on this one, is do not spend £300 on one thats been in a van (100mph flat out all day) vanman
that is just expensive.£150 is right for a good one. visit a few breakers and look at the engine before spending anything. advertise for one in the local free ads rag. you might just be surprised!

[ringo]

They arent all the same. Some have "1.9D" stamped on them and some have "1.9TD". However, unless your sticking a turbo on - it doesnt matter.

Also, fuel pumps vary - but as you already have a 1Y fitted that doesnt matter as you can use your current fuel pump if the one you get with the new engine doesnt make sense to you. However, i think they can all be used, but some require some striping of electrics...

So, in general, all 1Y's can be used in your van if you dont have a turbo on it.

Ringo

[Kwinpenny]

Thanks guys. I'll keep hunting, did find one from a Mk3 Golf a bit cheaper, and wont have been 'white van man-ed' as you say

K