Recent Posts

81

Troubleshooting / Re: 1.6 TDi CAY engine - oil pressure concerns.

« Last post by fatmobile on March 08, 2026, 08:51:20 pm »

Oh, you are right.
 I think the intermediate shaft bearing problem is probably why the TDI moved away from and auxiliary shaft.
I say 1.6 and missed the TDi part in the title.

I'm not very familiar with the 1.6 CAY block.

82

Troubleshooting / Re: 1.6 TDi CAY engine - oil pressure concerns.

« Last post by davegsm82 on March 08, 2026, 03:22:02 pm »

15 at idle when the engine is warm is pretty good.
 Even 7psi at idle is plenty good.

Not sure why it is so much higher at the turbo line.
 Except the oil line comes from the filter mount instead of the head so it is closer to the pump.

When it comes to bad oil pressure, I worry about the intermediate shaft bushings.

I think you must be thinking of the old IDI engines? as far as I know the TDi doesn't have an intermediate shaft.

The turbo feed is a lot closer to the oil pump on this engine though, it's half way along the back of the engine. The pressure switch is right up near the exhaust manifold.

83

Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: WTB ASAP: Garrett T2 Turbo

« Last post by jhax on March 07, 2026, 11:50:25 am »

Are they the trapezoidal exhaust manifold one?

84

Parts for Sale/Wanted / WTB: CE1 brown H terminal Plug

« Last post by jhax on March 07, 2026, 11:49:04 am »

I am in need of the brown H terminal Plug on the back of the CE1 fuse block. If anyone has one available I would appreciate it. Message me on here or reply to this thread.

Cheers,
Justin

85

Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: Garret turbo for sale $75 plus shipping

« Last post by ORCoaster on March 07, 2026, 10:21:24 am »

Ahh, a great reminder to do those follow-up steps to show the success of the online marketing method.

86

Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: Garret turbo for sale $75 plus shipping

« Last post by fatmobile on March 07, 2026, 09:42:31 am »

I sold it a while ago but someone messaged me asking if it was still for sale so I added a sold post.

87

Troubleshooting / Re: 1.6 TDi CAY engine - oil pressure concerns.

« Last post by fatmobile on March 07, 2026, 09:41:17 am »

15 at idle when the engine is warm is pretty good.
 Even 7psi at idle is plenty good.

Not sure why it is so much higher at the turbo line.
 Except the oil line comes from the filter mount instead of the head so it is closer to the pump.

When it comes to bad oil pressure, I worry about the intermediate shaft bushings.

88

Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: Garret turbo for sale $75 plus shipping

« Last post by ORCoaster on March 06, 2026, 03:12:28 pm »

WOW,  That was a long-term sale.  Must have been in 5-dollar installments.  Or it just slipped someone's attention. 

89

Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: Garret turbo for sale $75 plus shipping

« Last post by fatmobile on March 05, 2026, 09:44:21 pm »

Sold

90

Troubleshooting / Re: 1.6 TDi CAY engine - oil pressure concerns.

« Last post by davegsm82 on March 05, 2026, 12:06:12 am »

The measurements were made at idle, but I did rev the engine a little and it didn't seem to make any real difference to the oil pressure.

The oil is fresh but also extremely thin, it flows like water.

I'm probably going to drop the sump and have a look at the pickup screen anyway, as well as inspecting the belt while I'm in there.