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    2009 1.9tdi bxe starting issues

    1.9 bxe engine - no fault codes since issues happening have had done: battery replaced glow plugs replaced faulty injectors replaced fuel filter replaced looked at by multiple garages issue- car will attempt to turn over and fire up 1st start of the day and will either cut out straight away or...
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    1.9 BXE conrod failure prevention

    Hi I just found out that i have the dreaded 1.9 tdi bxe engine in my 2009 audi a3 8p. The issue is that i have only just bought the car and it has 120000 miles on the clock, so i am concerned that failure is imminent. What exactly happens to the conrod when it fails, is it the bearings on it or...
  3. Nathan Bailey

    Crankshaft Sensor Conversion?

    I have recently fitted a pd130 ASZ engine into my Audi A3 replacing the pd105 BXE engine as this had spun a shell and seized the engine. The only problem now is it will not start as the crankshaft sensor if different, I can get the engine started by spraying a fuel substitute into the inlet...
  4. Nathan Bailey

    ASZ instead of BXE?

    I currently have a BXE engine in my audi a3 (1.9tdi 105pd) and have a ASZ engine available (1.9tdi 130pd). Is this possible to swap and if so what modifications would be needed as I have read up about the block been drilled for the crank sensor?? but i havnt came across much information about...
  5. Nathan Bailey

    Any recommendations on where to get a turbo?

    I have been looking everywhere for a new turbo or reconditioned turbo for my A3 (1.9tdi BXE) and every place I look the prices are sky high around £400. The cheapest place I have found is for £300 with giving my old turbo back. Does anyone know anywhere that will do cheapish turbos? Preferably...