2.5 tdi

[jes*b]

what are the pro's and cons of going to the effort of fitting a 2.5 tdi, I am assuming that the additional stress on the gear box would be an issue but how does this stack up against a pepped up AFN ? is the actual install a total night mare i.e. mating it to the box and the engine mounts? any thoughts gratefully received

[ninja.turtle007]

Have you read the Limey thread on the Samba?

The guys who did my conversion aswell as a few others on here reckons they have a lot more issues than the 1.9. I'm sure he said something about camshaft problems.

Have you driven a 1.9 TDI with a VNT and bigger nozzles? If that isn't enough power than you still have the option of a remap.

[ninja.turtle007]

How about a 1.9 PD? My A6 has 300nm of torque as standard.

[lloydy]

As per Tom, 1.9. Or maybe the V6 TDI...

[Aidan]

AFN kis please
Pick up I take it ?

[jes*b]

Tom cheers - I have flirted with the samba but not really got the energy for the raft of stuff on there. Not after more power or anything butch, not my style. It's just I have happened across a low mileage Audi powered by the 2.5 tdi, thought I might get it on the shelf for a rainy day. But if it's a ball ache I shall steer clear. No other engines have turned up , I'm out of pocket and no signs of a resolution.
Aidan - is that a typo ? As above no clearer on giving you a steer on the box. Really not best please at the mo.

[lloydy]

Shoulda bought my spare AFN before I broke it up?
Although I did find an amazing thread on thesamba where a guy (Andrew Libby) fitted a VNT15 to a JX used a mechanical control which I think he's selling. Apparently it flies.

[jes*b]

Lloyd - I know someone who would be very interested in reading that thread got a link?

I am such a novice with engines I really wanted to buy a car and go about removing everything I needed for the 'tutorial' factor. That's now plan A again.

[lloydy]

It's the last post on this thread http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 9&start=20" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; has a link to another site

[keith]

How about a 1.9 PD? My A6 has 300nm of torque as standard.

Hey Tom ...didn't know you had an A6.

I've had one since October....swopped from a 5 series. I can honestly say its the best car I've ever had...I think it's brilliant.

[mm289]

Shoulda bought my spare AFN before I broke it up?
Although I did find an amazing thread on thesamba where a guy (Andrew Libby) fitted a VNT15 to a JX used a mechanical control which I think he's selling. Apparently it flies.

Andrew Libby is quite a good source for anything diesel, he posts a fair bit on Samba and runs a vanagon himself. You will also find him on here http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?board=6.0 and he has done a couple of good write ups on modding stuff.

MM

[v-lux]

Jes, seriously you don't need any more power than an AFN or equivalent provides.

From what I know of Limey and the costs involved I wouldn't ever bother. Also says something that MG has swapped Limey to a 20v petrol since....

I've also been following those mechanical VNT posts for a while, interested myself...

[jes*b]

Went to look at the motor today , couldn't start and looks like someone been having electrical issues so non starter . Shame as besides scabbing the engine from it it was a sweet original a6 with about 20 stamps in the service book. Shame, search goes on. Ideally a sharan AFN. Feelers out etdi- ers

[syncroandy]

Jes, pull y'self together ! Life's too short, sling an AFN or summat standard in there and enjoy ! It's plenty enough for the van/gearbox.

IIRC MG's conclusion after all the absurd lengths/cost he went to with the 2.5 was that it wasn't worth it !

Customer of mine is just doing a Sharan AFN, it has its own VNT15 version, he reckons with JX ex mani and adapter plates/lines its bolt-together. Remains to be seen how much turbo smokes though.

[jes*b]

yep sound advice guys , I am on the AFN hunt, wasn't really considering the 2.5 its was just worth a look as not often you find something with a fully stamped up book. it ended up selling for more than i would have paid anyway.