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Hi, Im looking to put a 1.9 NA Diesel in to replace my 1.6D. Will I get a more usable van and will it go up hills better or is it not worth doing ?. Or, should I just get abetter gearbox on the 1.6 to give it better ratios ?

My opinion, [which others may refute]. Slap that 1.9 in, use the 1.9 intake, find a gasser double outlet exhaust manifold, have a 2.5 " exhaust built up, turn up the fuel screw a little, back out the max fuel bolt [ check out http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for your diesel upgrade info] , find an air cooled transmission with a taller R&P and ask why you or VW never did it sooner. You could also find an AAZ or turbo the 1.9, but that involves a lot more work, and more things to break.

I've just put an AEF in to replace my old 1.6CS.

We're chuffed to bits with the results (keeping the original gearbox). It's a bit revvy at 60 but great on normal roads. Uses less fuel too.

I've done a thread on the brickyard about doing the swap if your interested.

i put a 1.9 n/a in mine (1Y)...its loads better than the 1.6

I'm still waiting for my 1Y intake to come from Poland [!]. Once i have that plumbed in, i'll be able to turn out the max fuel screw all the way. Can't wait.

i just put a 1.9 into my 1.6 air cooled t25 the difference was amazing it pulls up hills in fourth gear now still trying to sort my ratios out and brakes!!!!! not to mention i now have warm heaters and better fuel consumption smiles all round !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oilers are the way to go
mike