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Hi chaps,

just acquired a new (for us) 1987 T25. Spacemaker! (= massive pop-top).

Ahem, there are some issues which need sorting, I would appreciate any advice you might be able to offer please.


It has a 1.9 TD(I?) engine fitted a few years back. Apparently it's from a Seat Toledo, but I don't know what age and don't have any paperwork for it.

Problem 1: Need the engine number for parts. It's not on the V5, nor any of the documents. I faffed around for ages this morning but really can't read the engine number. Apparently it's well hidden on the non-manifold side on a plate between the 3rd and 4th cylinder. I can see the plate (just) and wipe the gunk off it (with a rag & screwdriver) but really can't see any numbers on it! It's amazingly well hidden behind a breather pipe and 2 water pipes.
Number on head (EASY to read!): 029 103 373 J
I can't find an ECU, but can find a junction box.


Problem 2: There is a terminal on the oil cooler which was disconnected from its wire. I connected it and I think the auxiliary water pump started up (not got a Haynes yet for this engine...see above problem). This was when the ignition was not on. I don't think this is meant to happen? Is there a thermostat which controls when the auxiliary runs? The engine was stone cold when I tried this.

Problem 3: lumpy starting when cold, settles quickly. I'm pretty sure this is one of the glow-plugs, will test when I get the other stuff sorted (see other boards...)

Problem 4: The bottom of the filler pipe drips oil at a slow rate, looks like it has been bodged with silicone sealant. Is a this standard part or is this something made up specially for converted engines?

Err, that's about it for now. I'll try and upload some photos of what I'm taking about.

Many thanks in advance for any advice!
Cheers.

I'll take some more photos and then post them later this afternoon inc a photo of the engine.


It's got a mechanical Bosch fuel pump, for what that's worth?

I added a pic of the engine.

I spent a few hours this weekend with a voltmeter working out the Zig & split charger and how they talk to each other, but that's a story for a different board

if its got a turbo it will most likely be a AAZ, if it hasn't probably a 1Y. Definitely a 1.9 though

Must be/have been a turbo - it has the secondary water pump.

It looks like the injector pipes are missing their clips - you might consider replacing them before they vibrate themselves to death.

Oil filler pipe looks a right bodge up - I would get that replaced.

Lumpy starting - are you using the cold start or hasn't it been fitted?

Thanks. Sound points.

It has a turbo, but as I say no ECU that i can find. Does that mean it has to be an AAZ? The cam belt cover has 'Toledo 1.9 TD' written on it, by hand, I assume that was by the scrap yard.
So that means I need the Haynes for the 01-03 golf, for example?


There is a thingey to pull on the dash, guy who sold it to use said it was a choke. I have no idea if it's connected though. Should it be? (Surely a diesel car sold in the 2000s wouldn't have a choke??) Coil light comes on but I haven't checked all the plugs are working, yet.


Any opinions about the wire on the fuel filter that runs the aux water pump?

Can I replace the oil filler pipe as a standard part?

Is the engine number REALLY on the plate on the block between the 3rd a 4th cylinders, on the 'non-manifold' side, just below the gasket?
(I cleaned the gunge off and was left with what looked like corrosion. If it's certain it's there then I'll pull the pipes off and try and clean it up (but need to drain the water system to get to it, so want to be sure it's there!)

(sorry, questions questions questions - need to get her ready to roll to Wales weekend after next!)

That's a 1.6td (JX) fuel pump you've got on there though aswell as the 1.6JX alternator set up.....

Really?

The engine block has 1.9 stamped on it on the manifold side.

I wonder if the fuel pump is similar, and they transferred a new-ish alternator?

The only pump i know of that has the LDA boost enrichment diaphram mounted off the back of the pump like that is the JX pump.

I'm imagining that the block and possibly head have been replaced with a 1.9 AAZ. But it looks as though all the rest of the components are from a 1.6 JX

The JX alternator set up is fine to use, its a matter of preference whether to use the 1.9AAZ or JX. But the fuel pump is not the correct one for that engine.