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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:18 am Post subject: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6TD to TDI swap questions |
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Good morning samba family. This is my first post on this forum. I’ve been using the samba for a lot of of my past Vanagon related questions but can’t find anything that’s ear abs straight forward about tdi swapping my 1.6td jx doka syncro with a tdi motor.
1. Which tdi motor is the most straight forward swap where I can use most of my 1.6 components. Like mounts and plumbing? From my research and correct me if I’m wrong an ahu tdi will achieve this
2. I found an alh tdi motor. Would I be able to make this a mechanical pump tdi m-tdi so I don’t have to stress over wiring and make it simpler. Also the vnt turbo on alh would I just use a stand-alone boost controller? Also would I need to fabricate mounts?
3. Being a syncro trans with a granny gear can I get away with not re-gearing trans and diffs if doing a 1.9 TDI whether it’s an ahu or alh?
4. If I wanted to just rebuild my 1.6 jx which is currently smoking like crazy (I suspect pistol rings bad. Thought it was bad turbo seals but I put in a new turbo) where can I purchase rebuild parts like piston and rings and gasket kits ? I’m located in San Diego. Also is it even worth rebuilding?
Photos of my doka
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dieseltdi Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2006 Posts: 537 Location: Grapevine, Texas
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Easiest, using parts you already have is an AHU/1z. Has all the mounts in the same places as your current engine and can be mounted at 50degrees. Where you go from the is up to you: etdi or mtdi. I think that the alh will work but with different mounting bars and engine mounts and not at 50 degrees. I installed a brand new AHU into my Vanagon using all the stock mounting parts with a few small modifications: AAZ intake and exhaust manifolds most importantly. |
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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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dieseltdi wrote: |
Easiest, using parts you already have is an AHU/1z. Has all the mounts in the same places as your current engine and can be mounted at 50degrees. Where you go from the is up to you: etdi or mtdi. I think that the alh will work but with different mounting bars and engine mounts and not at 50 degrees. I installed a brand new AHU into my Vanagon using all the stock mounting parts with a few small modifications: AAZ intake and exhaust manifolds most importantly. |
So with a 1z ahu I can you my stock jx manifolds and even my stock turbo since it’s brand new? _________________ 1985 volkswagen westfalia
1989 volkswagen transporter doka 16 syncro |
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syncroanddestroy Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2018 Posts: 73 Location: British Columbia
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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AHU will be easiest, everything is interchangeable unless it was a longitudinal engine out of a passat, then you'll need to fabricate engine mounts.
ALH requires new engine mounts, oil pan, oil pickup ect. |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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I just got done installing a 1Z using JX manifolds, mounting hardware and cooling system. It's a fairly simple swap. I chose to use an mTDI pump from Waldo. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 1:15 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
I just got done installing a 1Z using JX manifolds, mounting hardware and cooling system. It's a fairly simple swap. I chose to use an mTDI pump from Waldo. |
How did you figure out the tuning for the mechanical pump? Also did you make an intercooler system for it ? _________________ 1985 volkswagen westfalia
1989 volkswagen transporter doka 16 syncro |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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This particular Syncro had an AAZ in it before, but it had all the JX bits, so I swapped them over from that engine. The AAZ also had a JX injection pump, but that wasn't swapped. Setting up an mTDI pump isn't all that much different than a JX, but there are some minor adjustments that your pump provider will supply with the unit. I don't know if Waldo currently has inventory, but last I heard Karl at Westyventures was selling a very similar unit. Both providers are top notch highly trustworthy sources.
Since you have a Doka, there's lots of room to work with in your engine bay. Personally, I prefer the 15 degree install for ease of service access and intercooling plumbing. This is my ALH set @ 15 degrees under the lid in a regular tintop van. If I had to choose between 50 and 15, I would always choose the latter. I also think the ALH is possibly one of the best engines VW ever produced.
_________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
This particular Syncro had an AAZ in it before, but it had all the JX bits, so I swapped them over from that engine. The AAZ also had a JX injection pump, but that wasn't swapped. Setting up an mTDI pump isn't all that much different than a JX, but there are some minor adjustments that your pump provider will supply with the unit. I don't know if Waldo currently has inventory, but last I heard Karl at Westyventures was selling a very similar unit. Both providers are top notch highly trustworthy sources.
Since you have a Doka, there's lots of room to work with in your engine bay. Personally, I prefer the 15 degree install for ease of service access and intercooling plumbing. This is my ALH set @ 15 degrees under the lid in a regular tintop van. If I had to choose between 50 and 15, I would always choose the latter. I also think the ALH is possibly one of the best engines VW ever produced.
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The alh is alot more work to swap and a lot more fabricated. I think I’ve decided with a 1z ahu with a mechanical pump I can use all my stock parts and harness. _________________ 1985 volkswagen westfalia
1989 volkswagen transporter doka 16 syncro |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 2:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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That's a solid choice.
I bought the low mileage 1Z from Quality German in Cali. They have a checkered reputation, but I've been very happy with both the engine and the service they provided. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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ndorian Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2018 Posts: 760 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 3:38 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 7:25 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
That's a solid choice.
I bought the low mileage 1Z from Quality German in Cali. They have a checkered reputation, but I've been very happy with both the engine and the service they provided. |
That’s who I’m going to get the motor from ! Why the checkered reputation tho?? Anyone else have any leads on a ahu with a mtdi _________________ 1985 volkswagen westfalia
1989 volkswagen transporter doka 16 syncro |
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dieseltdi Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2006 Posts: 537 Location: Grapevine, Texas
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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I bought my engine from Cascade German in Oregaon. It was a brand new long block. BTW if you want to go the AAZ intake and exhaust route instead of using the JX stuff, I have a set that I can sell you. Years ago, I purchased a engine from Quality German auto parts in Cali. great used engine. Ran great and never smoked. Hayden |
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dieseltdi Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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I bought my engine from Cascade German in Oregaon. It was a brand new long block. BTW if you want to go the AAZ intake and exhaust route instead of using the JX stuff, I have a set that I can sell you. Hayden |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12103 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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Popaled wrote: |
Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
That's a solid choice.
I bought the low mileage 1Z from Quality German in Cali. They have a checkered reputation, but I've been very happy with both the engine and the service they provided. |
That’s who I’m going to get the motor from ! Why the checkered reputation tho?? Anyone else have any leads on a ahu with a mtdi |
I don't know anything about other experiences, but my communications and interactions with them were quite good. The engine was advertised as having 84k miles and I've seen nothing to refute that assertion. It came loose on the pallet during transport and cracked the intake manifold. When I reached out to them, they sent a replacement at no charge or argument. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Popaled Samba Member
Joined: March 29, 2017 Posts: 8 Location: San Diego
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Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 9:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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dieseltdi wrote: |
I bought my engine from Cascade German in Oregaon. It was a brand new long block. BTW if you want to go the AAZ intake and exhaust route instead of using the JX stuff, I have a set that I can sell you. Hayden |
I sent you a pm. _________________ 1985 volkswagen westfalia
1989 volkswagen transporter doka 16 syncro |
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ndorian Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2018 Posts: 760 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:37 am Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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[quote="syncroanddestroy"]AHU will be easiest, everything is interchangeable unless it was a longitudinal engine out of a passat, then you'll need to fabricate engine mounts.
Any chance these mounts are available from the aftermarket? |
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 6315 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 9:51 am Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6td to tdi swap questions |
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syncroanddestroy wrote: |
AHU will be easiest, everything is interchangeable unless it was a longitudinal engine out of a passat, then you'll need to fabricate engine mounts.
Any chance these mounts are available from the aftermarket? |
Just the right side mount will be needed. You can buy the mount from Germany or an adapter plate. Look up tdi umbau halter, that'll bring up stuff on your search results. _________________ Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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ndorian Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2018 Posts: 760 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:05 am Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6TD to TDI swap questions |
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TDI umbau halter. Got it, thank you. |
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ndorian Samba Member
Joined: June 23, 2018 Posts: 760 Location: Virginia
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2022 10:25 am Post subject: Re: 1989 Doka 16 syncro 1.6TD to TDI swap questions |
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Does anyone know how Quality German can offer early tdi motors with 70-90,000 miles on them year after year into 2022? |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
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