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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: stewardc on March 17, 2007, 03:28:21 pm

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on March 17, 2007, 03:28:21 pm

I have a G-60 valve cover (powdercoated) on my 1.6TD, so with the switch to an AAZ, I thought of changing the cover to the new engine......NOT !
Does anyone make a nice cast valve cover that will fit this engine? I need extra bling for the car show circuit. :oops:

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: SMOKEYDUB on March 18, 2007, 08:12:41 am

I bet sending it out and getting it chromed wouldnt be that expensive and i am really sure they dont make a cast valve cover for the AAZ.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on March 18, 2007, 02:16:29 pm

I'll def do a powdercoat (possibly chrome) but I sure wish my G60 cover would fit. :cry:

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: saurkraut on March 18, 2007, 07:11:10 pm

You might be able to drill and tap the 1.9 head to accept stud for the G60 valve cover.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: burn_your_money on March 19, 2007, 02:12:11 am

the 1.9 head is wavy so I don't think so, unless my memory went nuts on me again :lol:

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on March 19, 2007, 03:09:41 am

Quote from: saurkraut

You might be able to drill and tap the 1.9 head to accept stud for the G60 valve cover.

I had heard that somewhere before, but no confirmation on this.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: Dr. Diesel on March 19, 2007, 02:46:37 pm

try something new, and have a new cover vacuum-formed out of clear plastic. Then you can cringe while counting how many minutes it takes the oil to properly lubricate the cam lobes after a cold start.  :lol:

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on March 20, 2007, 03:22:37 am

:? shudder..................

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: jimfoo on March 20, 2007, 05:12:06 am

You could always have a machine shop custom mill one if you want it bad enough. I'd look for the Al at a scrap place though as the new is very pricy.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: GTD. on March 20, 2007, 07:23:01 am

Quote from: Dr. Diesel

try something new, and have a new cover vacuum-formed out of clear plastic. Then you can cringe while counting how many minutes it takes the oil to properly lubricate the cam lobes after a cold start.  :lol:

Hmm clear Lexan rocker cover 8)

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: Kudagra on March 20, 2007, 05:10:06 pm

Well since no one else asked.... Do you want to sell that valve cover?

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on March 20, 2007, 05:42:24 pm

Quote from: Kudagra

Well since no one else asked.... Do you want to sell that valve cover?

Yes I do, once I pull the 1.6. I'll post it on here when the time comes.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on July 06, 2007, 01:14:05 pm

Has anyone found a nice valve cover for the AAZ yet???

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: subsonic on July 06, 2007, 03:38:37 pm

I thought I saw one in one of Dave's posts(g60).  One of his his nice pictures of goodies.  Could be wrong though.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: RabbitJockey on July 06, 2007, 06:30:19 pm

i can almost guarantee that you will not find any kind of after market 1.9 valve cover...

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on July 07, 2007, 04:36:20 am

Looks like I'll just have to chrome it, or powdercoat and use some other blingage. I got this in the mail yesterday. The cover will vent into it with some nice braided lines....

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_5232.jpg)

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on July 07, 2007, 04:37:22 am

Quote from: "subsonic"

I thought I saw one in one of Dave's posts(g60).  One of his his nice pictures of goodies.  Could be wrong though.

Would anyone know whwew this post/poster is? I cannot find it.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: Kudagra on July 07, 2007, 07:24:34 am

Why dont you take a 1.9 gasket in to a shop and have a flange made...then TIGed to your g60 cover..smooth it all out...machine it flat...and run it.

Maybe too much work..but you would have the only 1.9/g60 valve cover.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on July 07, 2007, 08:09:34 am

That's actually a great idea, but the present cover bolts down through the top of the cover. I have heard that the untapped holes are in the gasket surface to bolt down that way, but I haven't looked at that yet. Be assured, I'll do something nice. :D  :wink:

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on October 08, 2007, 12:20:30 pm

Yeeeehaaaahh !!!! I just got the call. My truck is finally done. I pick it up tomorrow.

 :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: Black Smokin' Diesel on October 08, 2007, 01:12:14 pm

The gasket surface is the same, I bet you could drill and tap the head to fit the G60 cover on and remove the studs on the cam brackets.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: regcheeseman on October 08, 2007, 01:16:28 pm

Gibber's got a TDI cover on his AAZ - sure he won't mind me bigging it up...

(http://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/10405581676.jpg)

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: zukgod1 on October 08, 2007, 01:54:35 pm

Quote from: "stewardc"

Quote from: "subsonic"

I thought I saw one in one of Dave's posts(g60).  One of his his nice pictures of goodies.  Could be wrong though.

Would anyone know whwew this post/poster is? I cannot find it.

I wonder if this is what you were thinking of ?


http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7676

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on October 09, 2007, 11:39:00 am

HOME at last and workin FINE !
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_5765.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_5766.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_5767.jpg)

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: subsonic on October 10, 2007, 05:57:50 pm

Quote from: "zukgod1"

Quote from: "stewardc"

Quote from: "subsonic"

I thought I saw one in one of Dave's posts(g60).  One of his his nice pictures of goodies.  Could be wrong though.

Would anyone know whwew this post/poster is? I cannot find it.

I wonder if this is what you were thinking of ?


http://vwdiesel.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=7676

Yup.  That was the one.  My bad.  ALH not AAZ.

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: blkboostedtruck on October 10, 2007, 06:34:02 pm

stewardc,
was that you bidding on that white face cluster on E-bay?
I think your valve cover should be made custom by a cnc milling machine and then have it fully polished! I put a G60 fully polished valve cover on my    1.6 TD caddy and it looks real good!
thanks Duane

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on October 10, 2007, 07:11:03 pm

Yup, that was me.
Here's my G60 cover on my 1.6 before transplant.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v648/stewardc/Truck/100_3257.jpg)

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: blkboostedtruck on October 10, 2007, 08:55:02 pm

so how does it feel going from a 1.6TD to a 1.9TD is there a big noticable difference? I envy you cause i wanna jump to a 1.9TD in my caddy someday!
well did you win that cluster?
thanks Duane

Title: 1.9 AAZ bling ??
Post by: stewardc on October 11, 2007, 03:17:47 am

Yes, I did win the cluster ($20). :D
The 1.9 is certainly a different beast, though I only have about 100 miles on it yet. It is noisier and has slightly more vibration. The torque is unbelieveable. It will pull as hard in 5th as the 1.6 does in 3rd. Keep in mind that the 1.9 is all new and highly modified (though presently only running 8 psi boost) whereas the 1.6 was worn out.