t25 sdi conversion advice please people!!

[shrekwoody]

hi, looking to purchase 1900 caddy sdi diesel engine to replace my nakud 1700

im looking for any help,advice and tech info on what electrics are in the pump of a sdi
whats the difference between sdi and my mechanical pump of my 1700 non turbo

is it a major job to use a donor 1900 sdi,its coming complete with everything
or could i use my pump from 1700

i just dont wanna buy something i cant use

please help me people....please advise

[Gaz7]

Hi mate , I'm in process of taking my 1.9 1y out out my van as I'm in London and can't use diesel in van because of low emission zone , I'm going to put golf gti in mine , my engine was fitted by syncro nuts in Scotland ( famously rebuild T25's) , engines smooth and complete ,
What area are you in ,
Gaz ,

[shrekwoody]

hi gaz im in nottingham east midlands

are you selling your diesel engine then?

ive been looking into engine info and people say 1Y engine is popular choice upgrade

mines a 17oo diesel in at mo but headgasket gone and head cracked so im thinking best to change the whole lot as carnt find cylinder head anywhr

kind regards chris

[Gaz7]

Morning , mate
Engines very good , still in van , can hear it running ,
My van was imported here from german army about 3 yrs ago then had engine done at syncro nuts , and few months ago I drove it down from Glasgow to London , very smooth , used it until jan then new emission laws came out within m25 area .
So has to be changed for London use ,
If it's worth you coming down I'll take 200 at least it's got all you need ,
Cheers
Gaz

[ringo]

Hi Shrek - im in Nottingham - West Bridgford (although im not here much it seems) and have done a few 1Y conversions. Feel free to get in touch.

I dont know much about the SDI but im guessing its the future. However, there are some 1Ys around with low mileage and it really is a simple conversion.

Do some research on the net about the engine type (the SDI one). Is it a fly by wire? Does it have an immobiliser built in (if so, can it be bypassed or do you need to transplant the whole key assembly/wiring loom), what side of the block is the oil dipstick in relation to the flywheel?

Shame your KY engine has gone pop - mine was the best engine i ever had but eventually i had to replace it with a 1Y...

Good luck,

Ringo

[shrekwoody]

HI RINGO

SO YOU MITE JUST BE ABLE TO STOP MY MRS PACKING HER BAGS

IT BE GREAT TO CHAT TO SOMEONE WHO HAS DONE THESE 1Y CONVERSIONS

IM GUESS NG I KEEP MY MOUNTING PLATE FROM GEARBOX TO ENGINE,

WILL I BE ABLE TO RUN MY EXCAUST MANIFOLD FROM 1700 ONTO 1Y, JUST FITTED NEW EXCAUST SO HOPING TO RE USE IT?

WILL THE 1Y NEED DIFFERENT MOUNTS ETC

THANKS MATE

[busbuddy]

Hi mate , I'm in process of taking my 1.9 1y out out my van as I'm in London and can't use diesel in van because of low emission zone

Im assuming your van is a panel van to not comply with lez

[ringo]

Heres some old info for you when i did it. There is a lot of newer information and experience around - its been a good four years since i changed a 1Y. Suggest you trawl the alternative engine forum. Unfortunately a serach for "1Y" wont yield any results due to it being under four characters and not working on our search engine.....

Heres some past links of mine - not all are that good - but will give you some reading all the same:

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Read up on the subject and it should become apparent that you literally take off everything from the 1Y (just leave the head, injectors glow plugs and the fuel pump on (thats not a definitive list just a quick summary to give you an idea)) so you are more or less left with a block. Then you take everything off your existing diesel and stick it on the 1Y.

Good luck

Ringo

BTW (turn your caps lock off )

[Gaz7]

I spoke to TFL today ,my vehicle is listed as a van with 8 seats with DVLA , according to them all I have to do is change it to minibus on V5 .
Checked my vin plate -- gvw 2460kg ,
It's not a camper ,it's an ex german army minibus , originally with 8 seats ,
If I put details in manually it's classed as a car , on reg number : computer says no?

I'll contact DVLA next

Cheers all

[shrekwoody]

hi mate what area of london are you?

im interested in your 1y engine for my conversion

any idea how manty miles yours has done?

when would it be available mate

i dont mind avin roadtrip to london get new heart for me lovebus

[Gaz7]

hi , shrekwoody.
sorry never got back .

nothing wrong with my engine , just not shure about this Low emission zone thing in london .
only havent used van since Jan , cos of the TFL computer says its non compliant , phoned them today but i have to see if dvla will change it to minibus on v5 ( which it is anyway ).

I should find out in next couple of days ,
If I get no joy , either got to put petrol in or move outside london !!!

will find out soon .

cheers