damaged ibiza cupra tdi engine BPX help

[shanecupra]

im needing some info

my ibiza cupra tdi pd160 engine is knocking from bottom end , engine code BPX OR /BUK

what i am wanting to do is swap my engine block with a ASZ OR BLT PD130 or ARL pd150 engine

iv been told but not sure that all the pd 130 / 150 and 160 engine blocks are the same is this true?
the only thing making them different is fmic and bigger turbo ,

the injectors are the same as iv checked part numbers so / but i still may be wrong

i have found a seat ibiza ASZ PD130 ENGINE
]I JUST NEED TO KNOW IT WILL FIT

any info /help would be great many thanks shane

 

[shanecupra]

found the engine number

038 021 aa
80hbh
v300

gear box code is

0a8 301 10a
mgal9zn1

 

[Pimped up vario]

There are internal differences but I take it your referring to mounting points/anchillaries and control mechanisms?

 

[shanecupra]

would would the internal differences arnt they all the same if its a pd130 and a pd150 i was hopping to to bolt my bits on.

would this work or not

 

[James_R]

the internals should be interchangeable so i cant see any reason why the block from a 130/150 could not be used, make sure its of a similiar age to yours though.

i'd buy a decent block then remove and strip your engine, if its just a buggered shell then you can buy a set and use the undamaged crank (chances are its "grabbed" on yours and killed it) from the donor block along with your rods and pistons in your original block.

in short you'll only actually need the crank from the donor block, some new shells (pd engines have sputter bearings so you need to pay attention to which way they come out of the cap and rod) and maybe some nice new arp bolts to hold it all together.

 

[Pimped up vario]

the internals should be interchangeable so i cant see any reason why the block from a 130/150 could not be used, make sure its of a similiar age to yours though.

i'd buy a decent block then remove and strip your engine, if its just a buggered shell then you can buy a set and use the undamaged crank (chances are its "grabbed" on yours and killed it) from the donor block along with your rods and pistons in your original block.

in short you'll only actually need the crank from the donor block, some new shells (pd engines have sputter bearings so you need to pay attention to which way they come out of the cap and rod) and maybe some nice new arp bolts to hold it all together.

That sounds like a Plan. There could be some differences if you get a block with a different engine code. I was thinking of dropping an asv engine into my cordoba but the theremistats are in completely different places. Means I'd have to mess about with the plumbing. That other guy's idea sounds like a good one but watch for the plumbing differences that could cause you hassle when fitting.

 

[shanecupra]

thanks guys iv been told again today buy a vw tech guy, that it will fit as long as i use my old parts ie the turbo oil cooler ect.

im picking engine up cheap £150 thats a bonus, and if it all goes tits up ill be stripping it as iv already been offered £450 for my pd160 turbo and £200 for my seat sport front mount intercooler
bud id rather fix it

 

[James_R]

Well as I've said - should there be a fitment issue just use the crank from the donor with some new shells and you can use all the original parts from your engine then drop that in.