Author Topic: AHU or 1Z in MK1: How low does the oil pan sit? (Read 3091 times)

Pre95 · « **on:** July 21, 2009, 01:28:58 pm »

Figured I would start trucking through what I will need to accomplish for a TDI swap in to my MK1. Wondering how low the oil pan sits once converted? I have heard of people using a "hybrid" oil pan on 1.8T swaps to help how low the pan sits, wondering if it's needed on a TDI swap.

Spulen81 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2009, 03:41:30 pm »

The same amount as with the stock engine. 1Z/AHU engines use the same type of steel pan that a MK1 has. The pan is a little deeper on later engines but nothing drastic.

the caveman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:40:15 pm »

Don't use a 1.8 T pan, even the hybrid ones with the steel bottoms. Use the steel one. You should be fine as long as the car isn't completely slammed or you're gonna do some rock climbing.

Pre95 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 23, 2009, 10:49:29 am »

Quote from: the caveman on July 22, 2009, 06:40:15 pm

Don't use a 1.8 T pan, even the hybrid ones with the steel bottoms. Use the steel one. You should be fine as long as the car isn't completely slammed or you're gonna do some rock climbing.

Nah, she is on coilovers but I still have a good amount of clearance. Good to know all of this stuff ahead of time guys, thanks for the help!

jtanguay · « **Reply #4 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:59:42 am »

the hybrid 1.8T one wouldn't even work would it?

also don't forget your windage tray

my 1Z didn't come with one... but i installed one

Author Topic: AHU or 1Z in MK1: How low does the oil pan sit? (Read 3091 times)

Pre95

AHU or 1Z in MK1: How low does the oil pan sit?

Spulen81

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the caveman

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Pre95

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jtanguay

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