I only asked because I believe the late Mk2 diesel clusters, the CE2 ones, will work with the electronic TDI cars.Thank you, I am running a mk3 cluster. Works like a charm I have been sending some logs to @burpod who has informed me that my actuator arm on my GTC1549VZ turbo is too short, causing my actual boost to be way above requested. I took off the actuator to find that there is no physical adjustment for this particular arm. It seems like boost requested is done via vcds, @Owain@malonetuning I know johnjackson had the same turbo and you guys worked on it. How did you account for this turbo on an ALH?
I’ve no insight into what you’re attempting but fwiw, @burpod will tell you the ALH MAF can be deleted if you’re tuning out the EGR, as that’s the only thing it really is used for.Howdy JAX! Great read! I've myself just started on an 86' 1.6na to ALH swap.
Curious, did you use the MK3 airbox or MK4 airbox?
If you used the MK3 airbox, did you adapt the MK4 MAF to it or use the MK3 MAF?
I’ve no insight into what you’re attempting but fwiw, @burpod will tell you the ALH MAF can be deleted if you’re tuning out the EGR, as that’s the only thing it really is used for.
Just a thought, if it helps.
you can definitely "delete" the maf without it being noticed by either inspection or yourself as a driver. just requires little different smoke limiter tuning. you can leave it plugged in if you want and it will still read values, just ignore them, or you could delete it entirely and have no fault codes and should still pass readiness.I *think* I can get away with a MAF delete.
Phoenix does emission testing, but I can't get a straight answer of how they do that on older cars especially diesel. And I don't have it running to just drive it over.
I've heard it's a visual test to see if a muffler & cat is installed which I kinda already expected to install being a daily. I've also heard it's that plus an opiac test. However, I got no first hand knowledge from anyone.
I plan to install the ASV valve as a minimum runaway fail-safe. As for installing the EGR and it's associated bits, I'm hoping to avoid that, as I don't have any of that on that ALH that I remember; it's in a storage of mine and I plan to have it brought here in two weeks and I'll know how complete that engine was if it had EGR or not.
It would be unusual for any emissions requirement on a 1986 Golf diesel. The requirement is based on the model year of the car, so since there was no catalyst required in 1986 then none is required now even though you're using a newer engine. And that car should be exempt from testing since there was no emissions requirement at the time it was built.I *think* I can get away with a MAF delete.
Phoenix does emission testing, but I can't get a straight answer of how they do that on older cars especially diesel. And I don't have it running to just drive it over.
I've heard it's a visual test to see if a muffler & cat is installed which I kinda already expected to install being a daily. I've also heard it's that plus an opiac test. However, I got no first hand knowledge from anyone.
I plan to install the ASV valve as a minimum runaway fail-safe. As for installing the EGR and it's associated bits, I'm hoping to avoid that, as I don't have any of that on that ALH that I remember; it's in a storage of mine and I plan to have it brought here in two weeks and I'll know how complete that engine was if it had EGR or not.
It would be unusual for any emissions requirement on a 1986 Golf diesel. The requirement is based on the model year of the car, so since there was no catalyst required in 1986 then none is required now even though you're using a newer engine. And that car should be exempt from testing since there was no emissions requirement at the time it was built.
The only other restriction I know of is that the engine must be the same year or newer than the car, but fat chance anyone at emissions testing will be able to determine that on a VW engine.
I don't see how you'd have a problem with an ALH in a Mk2 Golf.
Steve
i would guess that would mean they would test and check to see if your golf contains the equipment a 1986 golf NA diesel had. i don't believe those had egr? so that would mean they would not check to see if egr is present in your diesel engine that's in it, which would happen to be an ALH. if a golf NA diesel did not have a CAT, they wouldn't require a CAT. etc. that's how i would take that information. surely there is someone in phoenix on tdiclub who's got a modified tdi and knows the laws - might be good to ask in a separate thread. ugh, i wish the DMV etc could just use a little bit of sanity and practicality. this stuff drives me nuts..When I was in Los Angeles, that would apply. However, I'm getting conflicting information about Phoenix, and being told it's more restrictive than Los Angeles.
Even though the 86 came with no emissions equipment, I'm pretty sure I'll be required to install a cat and muffler. Per the DMV AZ DOT page:
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Phoenix
If you operate a vehicle in Phoenix, you must abide by the following emissions control guidelines:
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- Vehicles requiring emission testing every 2 years in Phoenix include:
- Model year 1981 and newer vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) less than 8,500 lbs.
- This does not include diesel vehicles.
- Phoenix vehicles requiring emission testing every yearinclude:
- Vehicles manufactured between 1967 and 1980.
- All vehicles with a GVWR greater than 8500 lbs.
- Any vehicles that use diesel fuel.
So, this to me means every year I gotta do emissions testing.
The question is, what would they test?
I can't get a clear answer from them when I call, and no personal experience I can find.
That is why I'm treading water lightly.
Dittoi would guess that would mean they would test and check to see if your golf contains the equipment a 1986 golf NA diesel had. i don't believe those had egr? so that would mean they would not check to see if egr is present in your diesel engine that's in it, which would happen to be an ALH. if a golf NA diesel did not have a CAT, they wouldn't require a CAT. etc. that's how i would take that information. surely there is someone in phoenix on tdiclub who's got a modified tdi and knows the laws - might be good to ask in a separate thread. ugh, i wish the DMV etc could just use a little bit of sanity and practicality. this stuff drives me nuts..