ultimate engine

[ladybird]

Anyone know whats the best ,most reliable,easy to fix ,and good mpg engine for the t25 to replace the 2.1 water boxer.regardless of rarity and cost

[Aidan]

much as I hate to say it but for your purposes a PROPERLY done 1.9 VW TDi installation
figure on 4-5k sterling

[R0B]

Aidan Wash your mouth out.

[toomanytoys]

much as I hate to say it but for your purposes a PROPERLY done 1.9 VW TDi installation
figure on 4-5k sterling

[lloydy]

much as I hate to say it but for your purposes a PROPERLY done 1.9 VW TDi installation
figure on 4-5k sterling

That dream will finally be a reality for me by mid march!

I also like the 1.8T petrol, nice engine, very tunable, and i think Mazz now sells the engine carrier bars for them..

[ninja.turtle007]

much as I hate to say it but for your purposes a PROPERLY done 1.9 VW TDi installation
figure on 4-5k sterling

Well said.

I considered all the options. After 35k kilometres with a 1.9 Tdi I really think it's the best option for economy, reliability and power.

[ninja.turtle007]

If I were to have it done again I would definitely be considering the 1.9 tdi PD.

[ladybird]

thanks for the input people
gives me something to go on
im afraid to ask what else ineed for this install,

[zak]

If I were to have it done again I would definitely be considering the 1.9 tdi PD.

What are the pros and cons of old Tdi against PD?

[Bigjcc55]

The jx parts that make the instal simpler don't fit, a lot more custom fabricating required.

[zak]

The jx parts that make the instal simpler don't fit, a lot more custom fabricating required.

OK tks, but comparing the engines and resulting drive etc what are the pros and cons.

[ladybird]

i have been offerd a subaru i.6 engine from a 2000 car
with 90,000 on the clock and cambelt done at 60,000
with a 12mth guarantee
will this 1.6 engine pull a t25.

[Titus A Duxass]

If you are going down the Subaru route you might as well do it properly, the 1.6 may not be the best option.
Get the diesel bits and Stick a AGG or ADY 2.0 lt in, you won't regret it.

I love mine.

[Tufty_B]

I enquired about the Tdi & PD conversions a few weeks ago, the newer PD engine will cost about an extra £1k over the older Tdi and I was told that the PD will give a newer feel.
I own a 1.9Tdi (105bhp) Touran & a 2.0 Tdi PD (140 bhp) Golf. The Golf is still tractor like in noise but pulls like train throughout the rev range whereas the Touran has a narrower power band. It is not particularly easy to compare the 2 because one is heavy and low powered and the other lighter with more power. The PD has a reputation for head problems but mine is OK at almost 10yrs old with over 200k on it.

It will take a lot of miles to recoup the £4.5 to £5.5k (possibly more if you have a charge cooler installed) of a diesel over petrol.

[Tufty_B]

Gearbox - I think I read somewhere that the 2.1 gearbox ratios might be ok for a Tdi/PD conversion however you ought to check this out before going ahead.