Archive for the ‘Engine’ Category
Wednesday, November 18th, 2009
Sorry, but I have no photos for this simple little job.
Despite all the sound proofing efforts made on this vehicle, it’s still a fairly noisy place to be, especially when going over 60mph. I fitted the rocker cover sound proofing pad from a 300Tdi engine to this 200Tdi. It needed a little trimming to fit, [...]
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Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

A very simple little modification, this one. I have been using a K&N air filter since well before the rebuild, which has the advantages of not needing servicing anywhere near as often as a standard paper filter, being cleanable and allowing better breathing (it did make a small but noticeable improvement when I first fitted [...]
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
With Tdi conversions to SIIIs becoming ever more popular, it makes sense to give a dedicated guide as to how I wired mine up. It’s not the only way, but it works perfectly and reliably, and uses the standard loom.
My vehicle was originally a petrol model, and this affects a few bits of the [...]
Electrics, Engine, FAQ | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
My family and I are going to France for a camping holiday this summer – nothing as adventurous as last year’s trip, but it’ll be a fun and relaxing break. We’ll be taking the 109, so I’m doing a few little jobs to make sure it’s ready.
It have given it a service, and while [...]
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Friday, July 4th, 2008

I have completed the rebuild of the engine. The coking was very significant, but no lasting damage seems to have occurred. Two new oil control rings were fitted on pistons 2 and 3, a new head gasket of the latest composite type was used, and new head bolts and breather unit were fitted.
I wanted to [...]
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