Engine identification/type technical info
Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 9:43 am
Hi all,
I have a 2008 Boom Family fitted with a 1600 injection air cooled engine. As I understand it, it is a Mexican built (prefix ACD) unit so pretty straight forward so far.
I will need to buy spares for this engine but I am a little confused as to what other information i would need to enable me to buy the 'correct' items required.
My questions are:
What 'type' of engine is it? as I have seen reference to T1, T4 etc. (does this refer to the 'generation' of this type of engine?)
Is there an engine rebuild manual specific for this engine? as technical info on clearances etc would be handy/necessary. If not, what would be a good reference manual to enable me to carry out a rebuild?
Is there a spare parts list catalog available?
I have been to see our local VW main dealer and they were as helpful as a chocolate teapot!
Also spoken to Boom, but information was not really forthcoming and prices seem unrealistic.
Our local car spares guys are really helpful but can only do so much with the limited info that I have.
The only other thing I need to do is to replace the worn gear shift bushing/linkage so any info on what type, part number etc would be very useful.
Sorry it's a long one for a Sunday morning, but hoping to get moving on this asap as I don't want to miss our 2 week long summer this year!
Thanking everyone in advance.
I have a 2008 Boom Family fitted with a 1600 injection air cooled engine. As I understand it, it is a Mexican built (prefix ACD) unit so pretty straight forward so far.
I will need to buy spares for this engine but I am a little confused as to what other information i would need to enable me to buy the 'correct' items required.
My questions are:
What 'type' of engine is it? as I have seen reference to T1, T4 etc. (does this refer to the 'generation' of this type of engine?)
Is there an engine rebuild manual specific for this engine? as technical info on clearances etc would be handy/necessary. If not, what would be a good reference manual to enable me to carry out a rebuild?
Is there a spare parts list catalog available?
I have been to see our local VW main dealer and they were as helpful as a chocolate teapot!
Also spoken to Boom, but information was not really forthcoming and prices seem unrealistic.
Our local car spares guys are really helpful but can only do so much with the limited info that I have.
The only other thing I need to do is to replace the worn gear shift bushing/linkage so any info on what type, part number etc would be very useful.
Sorry it's a long one for a Sunday morning, but hoping to get moving on this asap as I don't want to miss our 2 week long summer this year!
Thanking everyone in advance.