Well, there have been a few issues since the Tdi running-in started. With about 150 miles under its belt, the gearbox has started occasionally jumping out of fourth gear on the over-run. I have removed the top cover of the gearbox again, suspecting that this problem is down to me disturbing the positions of the […]
Tdi Runs
The Tdi installation is now complete. I spent the last few days sorting out the exhaust pipe, which had some alignment problems between the first and second sections (much like the 12J’s during the vehicle rebuild), and a different routing at the back end, requiring a fabricated bracket behind the rear spring shackle mount. The […]
Engine Ancilliaries
With the engine fitted, the next stage was to continue with all the under-bonnet ancillaries. The new radiator had been mounted in its frame with the intercooler, and the fan fixed to the rear. This assembly was lifted into position to check for clearance of all the pipe work, but an overlooked big problem immediately […]
Late Stages of Fitting
Well, after fastening the bell housing and engine mounts, the engine fitting hit a few bumps in the road. The first problem was that the bottom end of the turbo’s exhaust elbow contacted the corner of the foot well. It wasn’t any more than a light point contact, but it had to be rectified none […]
Not a Lazy Sunday
I have spent the weekend preparing the 109 for the engine swap and finishing off the Tdi. I spent yesterday morning fitting the alternator in a way that brings the pulley in line, installing the manifolds and the turbo, and fitting the studs to the newly tapped holes in the flywheel housing. I then went […]
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