Just got an AAZ

[Spokerider]

Hello, and what a great site!

I just bought a 1997 AAZ 1.90 TD [ completely rebuilt by a mercedes auto shop ] that had only 200,000 kms to begin with, but has had new pistons, rings, bearings, seals, and has had the head redone, as the owner wanted it done. The injector pump is stock, and not touched. It has the KO3 turbocharger. The crank gear / crank face is in pristine shape!

I plan on putting this into my GEO Tracker..........


Some parts are missing from this engine, and I'm wondering if the parts I need can be obtained from a newer or older 1.9, or even a 1.6 engine.


Here's what's missing and needs to be replaced.........

Cam pulley
Crank pulley
Gear backing plate, spring clips, and plastic timing belt cover.
Bracket that keeps the external oil pump secured to the block
Flywheel
Power steering oil pump pipe / line
Valve cover and oil filler cap
Dip stick


The injector pump has the usual grime that a used pump would normally have.......I'd like to get it cleaned up along with the other parts....... What's the best cleaning method for the pump? I'm thinking either "auto store brake cleaner" or "Simple Geen" detergent and a toothbrush....? Ideas?


I just picked up a Haynes manual. Man, I have lots to learn.......and vw specific tools to buy  :wink:

[jtanguay]

basically all that stuff has to come from a 1.9.  the oil pump is right in the sump as well.  it's not considered 'external' and should just bolt right up as there is no bracket.  just direct connection to the block.

[rabbid79]

Bracket that keeps the external oil pump secured to the block

Perhaps you're thinking of the external vacuum pump.  The intermediate shaft drives the external vacuum pump, and the vacuum pump drives the oil pump.  Anyway, that little bracket costs about $4 new from the dealer.  I think the cam sprocket from any 1.6 diesel will work on the 1.9.  The rest of that stuff can be sourced from the dealer as well.  I think the flywheel from pretty much any older 8V VW engine will work.  It just depends on which flywheel will best adapt to your Tracker's tranny.

[jimfoo]

I'm thinking you won't want the VW flywheel for a Tracker, but probably a Toyota like what is available from Acme Adapters.

[Spokerider]

Hey, thanks for the replies.

Yes, it was the "vacume pump" I was talking about and not the external oil pump....... :oops: