VW T5 Tranporter Engine swap PD130 part 2

[@captaincoxyboy]

I’m no mechanic other than doing my own servicing so found this really interesting, well edited and super snappy, no messing about, brilliant job, hope the vans got a new lease of life and that you’re happy with it 👍

[@joegrind3158]

Just done the same after watching your videos. Didn't fancy cutting my engine mount though so just swapped the dip sticks over too.

[@SpyderLEE]

I didn’t realise the dipstick just pulled off until after I fitted the engine or I would have swapped dipsticks too 🤦‍♂️

[@peakyparttimers9362]

Like the way you've just got on with it and not done long winded fast forward video's just got to the best bits ! Brilliant! 😊🎉👍👏👏

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah they get boring dont they 😁

[@aarongillies4057]

Fantastic video - nice & local to me! Just bought a golf pd 130 for the wheels for another car & now I’m thinking I might do this swap.

[@SpyderLEE]

Nice one 👍

[@busbits]

Well done and many thanks for sharing! Sure enough looks like an easy swap after watching your video!

[@SpyderLEE]

To be fair it was a really straight forward swap 👍

[@stephengraham6194]

That’s unreal Lee loved the way the parts came up like new, fantastic video

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊

[@DailyDrivencampers]

Fairplay Lee grand job my brr is driving me nutts came home from a 2hr drive popes bonnet to see id water was ok and iv got air coming from the pin hole of that breather disc on the cam cover also jumping on idle and take forever to start

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah it’s a pain when they start playing up

[@Bomberharris68]

Well done Lee nice job.

[@martinsherred8302]

Great Job,and as always informative and spot on set for us to view.👌

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊

[@davidparratt413]

See the van today at great wood carpark in the lakes looking good so I thought ild follow you on KZbin great work 👍

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊 just finishing off a 1500 mile test drive of the new engine 😂

[@s1_vbe]

Good job on that , pd130 is amazing after remapping

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah it is 😁

[@stevemcarthur5033]

This will be on my list of jobs in the not too distant future. Great video, very informative.

[@SpyderLEE]

Hard work but worth it. 😁

[@gringosabe]

You are a legend!! Thanks for the video!

[@scotspie501douglas7]

love your video and your honesty about your weight and age as I find working on any of the family cars getting up and down does me in ...lol ..love VW vans had 2 has a service engineer

[@ashokjagatia7280]

Where did u fit the fan and which one did you use pal. Great job

[@SpyderLEE]

Everything was kept stock with the fans and radiator (except the radiator was changed for new)

[@DailyDrivencampers]

Mines being fitted as we speak only thing is iv got bd150 injectors getting it mapped off the place you recommend hopfully all goes well

[@jimmywilson6388]

Most interesting.....Well done!

[@MrPbrown666]

Hi there , just watched both videos and you’ve made the whole operation look relatively simple . Did you use the original ecu and would it be safe to drive the vehicle to get mapped with the 130 injectors in ? Regards Paul

[@SpyderLEE]

To be honest there isn’t anything complicated. Hardest bit for me was getting up off the floor again! I wouldn’t recommend driving unmapped but it also depends on how far you are going and what the original engine was mapped to. I suppose if it runs it’s at your own risk.

[@jayswin2]

Just done the same swap on my 2009 t5. Your mate is mapping mine too.... Just one question, why did you bother notching the front mount for the dipstic? They remove so easily once tge sump is off. Just a little tap with a drift and they pull out. Better to use the t5 all metal tube rather than the fabia plastic one👍

[@SpyderLEE]

Yeah I didn’t realise it came off until after I fitted it in the van. Then couldn’t be bothered to take the engine mount off again to change it.

[@delenter1391]

What patience you have. Be great to hear a bit more about your mapping software and process.

[@rob_jarvis]

"Slow and overweight " 😂 😂...... I think that applies to most of us!!! 😂 😂😂😂

[@SpyderLEE]

😂😂

[@samstewart1268]

Really informative and an easy watch thanks muchly Definitely given me more confidence to do it myself Just a thought and it may have already been mentioned ut if the fabia sump and pickup were shorter would the dipstick then be shorter aswell or is this not the case because oil is filled to the same level on both blocks regardless of sump depth cheers

[@roytaylor2727]

Done a cracking job 👏 👌 well done Lee 👏

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊

[@Ash3Auto]

Good job. Love these engines, I swap PD130s into everything 😂 Look into getting a better turbo. Gtb1756 with pd130 injectors work well - hopefully u have a good clutch

[@sas8403]

what bhp and torque can you get with a gt1756vb with pd130 inj 6 speed box and bigger intercooler

[@Ash3Auto]

@@sas8403 I'm not sure with the gear ratios of a 6speed T5 gearbox. Im at the coast of South Africa, swapping T5 with 6spd trans is quite a mission, I have done one but it still has a bv39 with stage 2 tune - did not put it on a Dyno. However on cars such as polo and seat we get about 160kw and 480NM on the wheels with gt1752. On gtb1756 we get about 185kw 490NM - I'm not too comfortable with the Boost control on gt1749vb with a 56mm comp wheel so I avoid that combo unless we change the turbine wheel to something slightly larger.

[@LouisSwan-x7k]

Hi Lee, do you not need to do the crank sensor mod on the t5 I’m looking to do mine soon but I read you need to change the crank sensor for the one where you need to cut a hole in the webbing of the block also was told you need to swap cam gear for original one

[@SpyderLEE]

Hi. Not on this engine. Crank sensor swapped straight over.

[@rosswallace1813]

Fantastic video mate 👍 quick question would this engine start on the PD130 injectors without it being mapped ?

[@SpyderLEE]

I believe so but will idle very lumpy.

[@paulwoods5033]

Fantastic Lee great to see a real mechanic you are as rare as holy water in an Orange Hall 😂

[@SpyderLEE]

Lol cheers 😂

[@gandhi1078]

I’m having a nightmare with my van (cracked sump) can’t get the bolt out next to the gearbox like you mentioned, usually a ball head hex does the trick but the centre is rounded 😢

[@SpyderLEE]

Oh. I find with rounded hex bolts sometimes you can use a slightly larger torx bit and whack it in there. Or use a 12 point socket to whack on the outside of the head

[@gandhi1078]

@@SpyderLEE I’ve managed to do it now, who knew vag do a special hex that goes into the bolt further, local garage lent me the tool which done the trick, so I have just ordered myself one 👍🏻 cheers for the reply

[@SpyderLEE]

@@gandhi1078 ah nice one. Didn’t know that.

[@BigArch6564]

Hoofing effort. Thanks for sharing buddy.

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊

[@Tominiis]

Well done 👏

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😁

[@ShroomGuy]

Hi Lee, great vid thanks. I've got a T5 that's got 2.5 AXD in it (2004) . Do you think this swap will be a goer in it? cheers

[@m17tty]

Spot on mate. We'll done on a smooth job.

[@SpyderLEE]

Cheers 😁

[@robhamilton5057]

Awesome job! You being the handy man that you are, would you have any advice on how to change the gearbox mount on these? they have 3 bolts that secure the mount to the gearbox but one is hidden, how do you get to that?

[@ChrisJohnson-us7ii]

Great work, should last forever with that engine👍

[@SpyderLEE]

Hopefully 😁

[@matthewfranks-h7s]

Great video, I am considering this with my brr. Would you say it’s worth it ? Can you feel any difference or just the same but a more reliable engine? Thanks

[@SpyderLEE]

It’s night and day over the stock 105bhp engine. I suppose it will depend on your starting point. Mine was a mapped 105 so the power difference is similar to what I had but I didn’t want more. Don’t want to be buying another gearbox. But the engine is so much quieter and doesn’t smoke. So in that respect a big change for me.

[@russellsmith6476]

Great job well done

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😊

[@darylgti]

Do you have any pics regarding the block mod for the crank sensor please?

[@SpyderLEE]

No block mod needed on this engine. Just swapped the crank sensor over from my old engine

[@nigelbriscoe1389]

Great video I’ve got this job to do maybe. Does the Skoda engine not need the mod on the crank sensor?

[@SpyderLEE]

No crank sensor was there in the same place and looked the same as mine. Just swapped over the sensor for mine

[@sas8403]

the map from sheffield remapping, has it been ok, are the maps done on a rolling road or just a generic flashed file

[@SpyderLEE]

Mines been fine. It was flashed to my van but the map was designed on his own van with exact same setup as mine.

[@MrBennichols]

I got the asz pd130 out of a golf but the flywheel from my t5 won't bolt on? ive found out after the golf was a 6 speed is that why it won't bolt on? any answers?

[@andrewrobinson9453]

Hi lee just wondered what your view about ulez coming to all the towns and cities, reason being is it worth putting money into a older non apliant engine, i have a t5.1 with only 65000 on the clock although i dont want ,i am thinking of changing it for a newer t6 as i travel as much as possible in the van . Very intresting vidio though thank you

[@SpyderLEE]

I think the ulez expansion is absolutely disgusting forcing the average working person into a debt they probably can’t afford just to get a compliant car to carry on getting to work so they can pay more tax. Personally I’m not in an area of concern and with the van, built up places are last places I want to be in the camper so shouldn’t really affect my van or the camping.

[@andrewrobinson9453]

Thanks for your reply.

[@mofooh]

you inspired me to do the same.. atm i have sorted all parts out and will swap next weekend… wondering if you can help me with the remapping?

[@SpyderLEE]

If you give Sheffield remapping a shout I’m sure they’ll help. 07496 960071

[@bazwertcov]

proper job !!!!

[@andrewreid2097]

Could you not put a 6 speed gearbox in it?

[@tommorris2540]

Which new duel mass kit is being used? Is it to match the engine going in?

[@medley2505]

Hi again lee engine now done paul did my map too......did u have an issue with the tickover ? Mines very lumpy

[@SpyderLEE]

Nice one. No, mine ticks over fine.

[@tomrogers5453]

Hi Lee nice job, just about to do an axb to asz conversion, picking an engine up in the morning from a Vw sharan on 128000 miles, I’d just like to know did you have to change the cam pulley and did you buy a cam belt kit for an axb engine or asz regards Tom

[@SpyderLEE]

Hi. No I didn’t change the pulley. Everything I did I put in these 2 videos 👍 is left the can belt on it that came with the engine as it was new

[@tomrogers5453]

@@SpyderLEE ahh ok mate just wondered if the cam was the same size and if I needed to use the Donner car from the asz registration to order a belt or if I could use my original registration, I’ve seen some people on pd 130 site on Facebook saying cams are the same and others saying you need to change them, would be nice to know but I’ll compare them now I have the engine I picked up today

[@LscAutomotive-zt3dj]

Hi lee did you have to drill the block to fit the original crank sensor fully built a pd130 engine and came to swap it and sensors are majorly different and different locations

[@SpyderLEE]

No, this one swapped straight over. Took the Skoda one out and fitted mine straight into the same place.

[@markwhitney6517]

What wngine code are you know, also was your original engine a BRS? Thanks

[@hunorszabo4533]

Hi i want to change my 1.9 tdi BRS with dpf to ah pd130 engine. What would to be changed that i could run this engine in my T5?

[@svemeraldspirit681]

Great video, I learnt a lot- I bought my T5 after having seen this video. It’s got 238k miles but this video gives me hope that I’ll be able to swap the engine out soon it need it at some point. Quick question if I may - how hot does your’s run at? I know diesel’s are hard to get to temperature but I’ve never had mine up to 90 deg. It seems to sit at 75 all the time - regardless of how hard I drive it. Could be athermostat but don’t want to replace if this is just how they run. Ta

[@AJ-qn6gd]

Mine runs at 90 up hill and down dale whatever the outside temperature.

[@dsgearandgadgets]

Hey, off topic 😊 what size lightbar do you have? How’s noise?

[@SpyderLEE]

Can’t remember the size to be honest. If you look back at my swamper conversion videos the installation is on there. Think it has a link to the same one. Noise? With what, the light at or the tyres

[@pauljames7399]

Hi Lee any idea where i can find one of these fabia vrs engines for my t5 I can't find ne anywhere? There's golf ASZ engines but I heard oil filter housing are different. Thanks Paul.

[@SpyderLEE]

Did you contact the guy in the description. He doesn’t always have them but that’s where I got mine from.

[@pauljames7399]

I successfully did the asz swap its running! Why are people saying you need to swap the camshaft pulley over ? I didn't & it starts ok .

[@SpyderLEE]

@@pauljames7399 didn’t swap mine either.

[@DailyDrivencampers]

Hi Lee, did you use the pd130 turbo, or did you use your turbo off the old engjne was your old one pd105 I'm hoping Sheffield can do mine my engjen is in but I'm using the pd85/105 turbo on the pd130 so getting through correct map is a pain hopefully Sheffield will sort it

[@SpyderLEE]

Hi. I used my turbo off the old engine. When I bought the engine he didn’t have a stock pd130 turbo. He only had hybrid in stock. I didn’t want to push my gearbox too much so bottled out on getting a hybrid. But yeah Paul will be able to map whatever turbo you go for. 👍

[@DailyDrivencampers]

@@SpyderLEE thanks mate

[@DailyDrivencampers]

@SpyderLEE do you know whether your ecu was edc15 or edc16 mate mines edc16 2007 mk5 base if yours is the same then I'm happy

[@gandhi1078]

Did you use the t5 cam pulley? I’m just doing the same conversion

[@SpyderLEE]

Yes same cam pulley. I didn’t do anything that I didn’t mention in the video. 👍

[@gandhi1078]

@@SpyderLEE got my engine in with pd130 injectors in but with my 105 turbo. I’m struggling to get it mapped though? I’ve tried 2 places (one being revo remaps with a dyno) & both wont touch it? I’m in Oxfordshire so Sheffield is a bit of a trek where you got yours from. I’ll have to search the forums. Ps looking forward to your new van build 👍🏻

[@SpyderLEE]

@@gandhi1078 I know a few people has posted their ecu to Sheffield remapping to get theirs done.

[@bencrosbie]

Loving the content nice job!

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks ☺️

[@HarrestedSlagelse]

Which motor did you use from Skoda?

[@ryanentwistle6328]

Have you found any downsides as yet? Looking to do it next weekend

[@SpyderLEE]

Done about 2.5k miles so far and all good. 👍

[@ryanentwistle6328]

All done!! It’s a beast, thanks to you and to Paul at Sheffield Remapping

[@markdullaghan847]

Good job mate

[@SpyderLEE]

Cheers 😁

[@barryjackson8512]

Nicely done😎

[@SpyderLEE]

Thanks 😁

[@ianronnay-fisher3242]

Well done lovely job.😎

[@mechanicalnut7866]

Lee what was the engine code of the new engine ?

[@SpyderLEE]

Asz

[@jonporter2713]

anyone tried searching the engine company on facebook?

[@corvin5000]

pd 130 and old turbo? pff.. mine was pd 150 big turbo and 230 ps

[@aadd3538]

Hi Lee. How can you tell if a mechanic has a wife or girlfriend?

[@aadd3538]

He has 2 clean fingers.

[@SpyderLEE]

😂

[@peterbryan9755]

Hi lee,do you have a contact number for where you got the engine please 🙏

[@SpyderLEE]

No sorry. I only have the email in the description. I sorted it all over messenger on his Facebook page.

[@LouisSwan-x7k]

Hi Lee, do you not need to do the crank sensor mod on the t5 I’m looking to do mine soon but I read you need to change the crank sensor for the one where you need to cut a hole in the webbing of the block also was told you need to swap cam gear for original one

[@SpyderLEE]

I didn’t have to do any of that of this engine. I did swap the crank sensor but it was a straight swap over.

[@Ash3Auto]

U don't have to swap the crank sensor on the T5. On other edc16 vehicles it uses a crank signal of the rear main seal, on the T5 it reads off the crankshaft same as edc15 vehicles (polo, Skoda, MK4 golf). The same with the cam sensor, the pick up plates on the pulley is the same between edc15 and 16.