The LR pump is the easy way to go for sure. There's still some work involved but it's a pretty good match to the engine "out of the box" so to speak. To use one you need:- machine the opening in the pump mount bracket larger as the Rover pump has a larger snout - swap the delivery valves on the pump with ones off a VW pump - get a pump hub and sprocket from a Mk4 car (ALH is the engine code here but might be different there) - it's a two piece sprocket which is adjusted to set the timing. Yes, it is much easier to run a wastegate turbo. You can use the VNT but it is a ton of work. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk
Lucas, I have no build thread. I will post pics thou." I just found the service manual for the AGK ". I think you have no use of this engine, just only the pump. The LT pump is slotted, but use the ALH hub/sprocket as Bryn suggest. You get the best of two worlds! I like the big mass in the ALH system - it lessens the uneven torque used by the pump - it works as a flywheel - gives longer belt life ( sorry I cant explain it better with my swinglish).Glowplugg. Do it the simple way Bryn suggests. No lights, no timing relays, that's why we like mTDIs isn't it? As the plugs draws many amps you get a good idea on what is going on by the warning lights in dash panel, they are dimmed if at least some plugs are working. I have had it in my Volvo/ VW 1,6 TD for more than 10 years.Bryn, "What was the redline of the AGK?" This is from the VW LT leaflet:"(125 PS) bei 3500 1/min. (rev.limit 3800)" My engine will go into a Volvo 745. With that big engine compartment I have a lot more freedom to build the engine than you have. Keep that in mind when you see my pics!Its only in rear end of engine block I am short of space. Stil to design: mechanical VNT control. 1000 lines of code and 400 soldering points keeps me away from electronic control.PD inlet manifold, Volvo D5 GT2252v turbo(Pics)
You'll likely have to go a bit custom on the turbo as there weren't really any stock wastegate options around that power level. Making an adapter or having one made isn't THAT difficult though - you're just talking about a flat piece of steel with some holes in it. The go-to wastegate turbo lately has been one of the smaller Holset ones - search Holset on here and you should find the model number etc. Sent from my LG-H873 using Tapatalk