[Vwdiesel] ALH - IP question

[Tony and Lillie]

The automatics also have a shorter Timing belt interval. On the MK3's, the 
manuals went 60K for TB's, and the Auto's went 40K. Can't remember what they 
were on the MK4's, but they are similar, IIRC. Just something to keep in 
mind.

As for the engine swap, a word of caution. On a lot of the later model 
VW/Audi stuff the crankshafts are different from manual to automatic. I'd 
look at this one closely. I'ts not impossible to swap them, but it does tske 
some work and forethought. let me know if you want any specifics on what I 
did and perhaps some pics.

Tony Hoffman


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Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] ALH - IP question


> the '03 engine has 65k miles and came with pump and turbo.
> So I was going to swap the old one for the new one 'as-is' ,complete.
>
> found this site http://www.dieselvw.com/Jetta4Parts.htm stating the manual
> is 10 mm pump rotor and the automatic is an 11mm pump rotora (dia)
> I guess the 11mm would pump more fuel (higher pressure) with the same
> stroke, given the same cam profile. It should work either way.
>
> The 01' (blown engine) is an automatic, so worst case is reduced
> performance, which is fine. 50/50 chance.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian