Hi All,
As some of you may have already seen i recently found out my camshafts have self destructed on my 2.5 TDI, I refuse to shell out £1200-£1500 to repair them so am looking at alternatives.
My engine is the 2.5 TDI Quattro 6 Speed Manual Sport (180BHP) Version Code: AKE
Now from what i can gather earlier engines (A**) have these butter like camshafts but later model (B**) Engines do not, And are sold with much much better cams.
Now i am considering purchasing a low-ish milage B** Engine but need to know other differences, and if there is any reason i could not fit these directly into my AKE Engined car?
I would be doing a full service (belts, water pump etc) before fitting as its generally easier on the bench. and the engine i buy will probably come minus the turbo/fuel pump as these are commonly removed.
SO will i be able to fit a B** Engine to my car? And does it matter if its a 180, 168 or whatever? or will my ECU make it the 180 Version? i assume things like the Pump/Turbo are different on the 168 model? Can i just swap mine onto it? I assume i just fit my Injectors if the new one doesnt come with new ones.
What do i need to look out for when buying a new engine other than the obvious cam wear, any engine i buy i will want to inspect the cams before parting with any cash.
I dont have the cash to upgrade at the moment so the stock turbo, injectors, pump etc will be going back on the new engine until i can afford to replace them.
As some of you may have already seen i recently found out my camshafts have self destructed on my 2.5 TDI, I refuse to shell out £1200-£1500 to repair them so am looking at alternatives.
My engine is the 2.5 TDI Quattro 6 Speed Manual Sport (180BHP) Version Code: AKE
Now from what i can gather earlier engines (A**) have these butter like camshafts but later model (B**) Engines do not, And are sold with much much better cams.
Now i am considering purchasing a low-ish milage B** Engine but need to know other differences, and if there is any reason i could not fit these directly into my AKE Engined car?
I would be doing a full service (belts, water pump etc) before fitting as its generally easier on the bench. and the engine i buy will probably come minus the turbo/fuel pump as these are commonly removed.
SO will i be able to fit a B** Engine to my car? And does it matter if its a 180, 168 or whatever? or will my ECU make it the 180 Version? i assume things like the Pump/Turbo are different on the 168 model? Can i just swap mine onto it? I assume i just fit my Injectors if the new one doesnt come with new ones.
What do i need to look out for when buying a new engine other than the obvious cam wear, any engine i buy i will want to inspect the cams before parting with any cash.
I dont have the cash to upgrade at the moment so the stock turbo, injectors, pump etc will be going back on the new engine until i can afford to replace them.