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I've got a 4-gear 1.6 deisel, and Ive been edging towards a replacement engine for a little while, and the only way is up

So am I right in saying putting a 1.9 turbo diesel (not injection) would be the simplest way to go? And would that make enough of a difference to the power to make it worthwhile?

Secondly, if I put in such a lump, do I need to change the gearbox at all? Or will it survive as is?

I'm no mechanic, so I want to be able to drive in, leave the van there, drive away with a new engine. So lastly - the bottom line - how long does such a conversion take and how much (roughly) will it cost me?

Ive read the intro into engine replacements - but is there anything else Ive forgotten or need to know?

Thanks for the help!

If you have a 1.6 N/A you will need to modify a few things when fitting an aaz lump. notably the engine support. But there is plenty of advice on that subject available if you use the search engine.

Going from a 1.6N/A to a 1.9 Td. Boy .....You will not recognize your van. I already am amazed at a 1.6 td to 1.9td conversion

The gear box will survive...... but there is a possibility that the gears will be too short. Better discuss this with someone in the know. Youd be better with a five gear or even better a long 4 gear box

If you get a garage to do the conversion, if they accept, cos after all it is not straightforward and could be problems with garantee of work that they dont want to accept, it will cost you. Think of three full days labour anyway at £21.00 an hour (thats what comes through my mind as a suggestion having done it myself at a leisurely pace in three weeks)

Best of luck. No doubt you'll have other answers as a lot of folk here a eager to help

Have a chat to Simon Baxter at Brickwerks - he's just done Dubsta's bus 1.6NA to 1.9TD and Mr Sta is dead chuffed with the results.

Simon's on 01484 519 800. Top bloke, and he always includes a Brickwerks sticker with every purchase.

For further references try AndyFreeze/BigBlueBus, who can't get enough of the Baxter action.

Or come see us. We do these conversions on a regular basis or we also
supply a complete engine ready to fitt.
But i dout u will get a garage that charges £24/hour though.Uk average is a lot more than that.

Russel at Syncro-Nutz wrote:Or come see us. We do these conversions on a regular basis or we also
supply a complete engine ready to fitt.
But i dout u will get a garage that charges £24/hour though.Uk average is a lot more than that.

Must be hellish expensive down south if you work an average of £24.00. A lot less than that up north. In fact youd probably get a free holiday watching pinguins up here and still have some change for a deep fried mars bar on your way past in Glasgow. But there you are! these two places know what they are talking about

I was at Syncronutz the other day - only two TDIs sitting on the bench ready to go into vans. I could hardly get near them for McGill's projects though

Only thing is Scotland is further away from London than Huddersfield...... either destination would need to be well prepared for in a 1.6NA though..... leave weeks in advance.

The thought of London to Scotland, in winter, in a 1.6d hi-top, is a scary thought!

But if thats what it takes.....

But before I load my van with jumpers, hats, gloves, ten dozen packets of crisps and a great deal of red-bull... Anyone know of 'trusted' places a bit closer to the south-east?

(Where is Brickwerks? )

Ooh, all this talk of a van I wont recognise has got me quite excited - it clearly has to be done now!

Simon B = Hudderfield

Syncronutz = Shotts (between Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Sadly I don't know of anyone with the same sort of reputation down here, although I am going to speak to Arthur at MAD VW workshops in Bristol, who might take on this sort of job. If you want to ask him yourself call them on 0117 935 2200. I know he does do engine conversions.

Hello,
I've just had this done. 1.6na to an AAZ (1.9TD).

Simon baxter did the work. Simon is a T3 expert and has made a fantastic job of the conversion. I highly recommend him, I wouldn't trust anyone else with my van...he da man. He's in Huddersfield (on the left and up a bit from Sheffield)

Anyway, I've been running it a couple of weeks and so far as Mr Hell says it's "All good".

Big change from the crawl on the 1.6, I can accellerate now, over take , go up hills - it's fab. I had to source a few extra bits from a 1.6TD (JX) for the conversion though.

I also bought a 5 speed petrol gearbox which has more suitable gearing, otherwise the engine would be revving too high at higher speeds. Unfortunately the box I bought is a bit of a lemon and will have to be changed soon.

If you want to know more give me a ring on 07811338696 and I'll tell you all about the bits you need, costs etc.

Ben

purplechugster wrote:
The thought of London to Scotland, in winter, in a 1.6d hi-top, is a scary thought!

I know..and it is full of hairy drags in skirts trying to get hold of your money be carefull

You could also try Simon Cooper at Central VW/Audi. Knows heaps about Turbo Diesels and T25's...
He does conversions also so worth a try for a competitive price.

0151 355 1246

http://www.centralvwaudi.com/

MG

Im only £25 per hour.
Probably why Im stacked out!
Cheers for comments guys.
http://www.dubdoctors.com/doctors/sjbax ... brickwerks

Remind me to never come to your workshop - apparently your tea is cr*p.

he never has any milk

Oh i haven't got any milk , is black ok !

Say yes just to annoy him

I agree with Dubsta , if you want it doing right - go to Simon .

Stu