A mate has just destroyed his ( recently replaced) T25 engine and is on the lookout for as good a replacement as possible . I'm waiting for him tell me specifically what it is , I just know its (was) a dirty smokey diesel thing...
He is best looking for an AAZ coded 1.9TD engine - they were usually in Golfs and similar in the late 90s.
He wouldn't be doing it himself ...so it shouldn't be too much hassle for a decent mechanic I presume?
I did a swap a few years ago, but it was 1.6 non turbo for 1.9 non turbo - that wasn't that difficult. It gets a wee bit trickier if you are upgradig to a turbo engine or a wee bit more tricky a TDi as you have a few leccy/electronics to contend with.
I agree totally apart from the "I" as my mechanic did it and it was from a 1.6.TD to a 1.9 non T. Oh, and it was from a Passat I think but then my mechanic would know.
I've passed the information over to him ...I'll see what he does next, @davidoft is your engine for sale? If so, would you mind fleeting me know what sort of money , mileage etc etc ?
Lotsof useful info here (not sure ifyou need an 80-90 login) http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Main_Page#Diesel_engines
Ah. Forgot to add the T of TD was in name not in practice hence why it was replaced. Either that or get an industrial rear screen wiper to dislodge the caked on oil and fuel.
I think he's sorted his old engine out...reckons he out some crappy fuel in or something...god knows ...