1.9tdi Into my Bay Window Jurgens '79.

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

Funny right, how it takes time to gain faith in the vehicle. While technically it just works or it doesn't.

I feel the same way and want to put as many miles on it before we go on holiday with it!
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

skirk · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2015 4:25 pm Post subject:

Yes I know what you mean. Takes s bit of time to be confident

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

So how did the first ride go?

Mine went fine (see my thread) but as you, I am not amazed with the power. I am gonna look into that.

Still, I cruised at 110 kph, which is 20 kph faster compared to original engine! :-)
And I had power left.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

skirk · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:38 am Post subject:

Went really well on a 60 ish mile run to Lincoln. Camped the weekend. Highest the temp got to was 70 deg' going up hill fighting a very stiff wind. Power was good. Getting used to the gearing. You can get re mapped ecu's for around £125 in the UK. Increased torque and bhp of 137 bhp. Here are a few photo's of scoops before grills and painting. Engine and cab area.

Pleased yours went well Wil'.

Intercooler scoop.

Main scoop.

Exhaust.

Cab.

Van

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

Nice to hear, and lovely van!!

Power was good: you mean amazing or just good? Cruising in fifth was fine?

(I am looking for comparisons, as my power is good as well but not as amazing as I would have expected. Note: as I only made a first run, I was also quite careful so I didn't floor it all the time nor did I try top speed)

Edit: if those 70 degrees come from original sensor, your engine is running cold which is not good. It should hit 90. Although I experienced most TDI's from the 98 (or so) run just under 90, based on original dash. I had several and they all never hit 90. Always a bit under, like 85. but 70 is too low.

Check location of sensor. This makes huge difference.
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

today I fixe the oil lamp, using a switch relais. This is jus like an ordinary relais, only on or off, but output 1 or 2.

using pin numbers:
85= ignition feed
86= oil pressure sensor
30= ignition feed
87a= not used
87b= to light in dash

works perfect now!!

at the moment working on a coolant level sensor, also with warning light when level gets low. Dont know yet how the sensor in the original passat reservoir works. Any ideas? you have a light for this?
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

skirk · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:34 am Post subject:

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

The coolant sensor in the coolant reservoir is based on resistance etc. doesn't work like the oil lamp (which is simply on or of).

I am gonna use the original loom and connect the coolant level wire to the Passat dash to a light I already have in the dash.

Just have to figure out which wire it is.
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skirk · Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:10 am Post subject:

Wilfred · Darth Admin Joined: 13 Nov 2013 Posts: 366

Yeah, would be great! Thanks!
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1973 BayWindow running 1.9 110 bhp TDI with flipped gearbox.

skirk · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2015 4:54 pm Post subject:

Went on Vagcom yesterday. Water temp gauge is reading 20.5 degrees less than engine. Engine is running between 87-90 so all ok.

skirk · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2015 11:35 am Post subject:

Been out and about a lot lately. Every weekend. Seem to be having intermittent gear selection problems. Going to check the universal joints and hydraulics etc today. Hopefully it is something simple. Fingers crossed.