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Hi

I currently have a 1.6d from a mk2 Golf in my van. It has lost compression and needs to be replaced. I want to replace it with a 1Y.

Has anyone any experience of a conversion like this? Do you know of any difficulties?

Thanks

David
West Wales

its a good choice of engine...ask away if you need any help

hi,Im about to do a similar swap,so il watch this thread for help!

read through this
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=73863" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

it will give you a good idea how easy it is and how it can become a bit of a pig too

just done this conversion, what a nitemare, i really need help. in lancs if anyone got spare time

what went wrong ?

Ditto
m

gearbox oil leak, thought ok just change seal, but when stripped it found the shaft had worn the bellhousing. so now need to get that sorted.

was this after you fitted the 1y?...and you did fit the spigot bearing..didnt you ???

didnt fit the spigot bearing after the engine change, stupid i know but there ya go , spoke to aiden today popping it round to is 2mos to have a look

damn..real sorry to hear that mate..hope you get it sorted

ta bud, hope so, will let ya know

can you do us a big favor....take some pics of the damage so we can wiki it and others dont make the same mistake...

if you can

hi,Just read that link to a prev thread,ive not started my conv yet from a jx 1.6td to a 1y.Im still a little confused,the spigot bearing do i just renew it,with the same one?Do i need to swap the water pump?Will the dipstick become clear when i "get started"thanks

if you have the jx then ..if it were me...id be looking at installing an aaz
have a look here http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... ds/aaz.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

the spigot bearing goes in the end of the crank of the new engine