Author Topic: How hard is it to switch a gasser to a diesel? Is it worth the hassle? (Read 8632 times)

Dakotakid · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:23:35 pm »

Honestly not that hard to convert if you get the parts as I listed above....also probably a different rear engine mount.
I swapped a Mk. I over several years ago.

R.O.R-2.0 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:03:02 pm »

the pass side engine mount should be the same.

the drivers side mount is gonna be completely different..

you may even have to change the mount that bolts to the sub frame on the drivers side..

mtnbob · « **Reply #17 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:53:09 pm »

Would I be guessing correctly that the gas motor and the auto transmission would have little value to anyone?

mystery3 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 04, 2011, 10:48:49 pm »

Quote from: mtnbob on January 04, 2011, 09:53:09 pm

Would I be guessing correctly that the gas motor and the auto transmission would have little value to anyone?

How much does it weigh? And what are the prices for scrap these days?

R.O.R-2.0 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 05, 2011, 09:31:14 am »

gasser engine is worth $100 to someone.. as long as it runs. should be an RD engine.

trans on the other hand, your gonna need to find someone looking for a replacement auto i imagine..

lovinthedeez · « **Reply #20 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:03:39 pm »

it'll be so easy to switch out the steering rack once the motor is out. Do it....

If I can do it, anyone can
http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=19324.0
tried to document as much as possible. btw....how's the momo treating ya

mtnbob · « **Reply #21 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:31:40 pm »

I love the Momo

fits by big hands nicely. I took some time, cleaned it up, and conditioned the leather. It came out great. I think it has a few more years left in it

R.O.R-2.0 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 22, 2011, 08:38:06 am »

Quote from: mtnbob on January 21, 2011, 05:31:40 pm

I love the Momo fits by big hands nicely. I took some time, cleaned it up, and conditioned the leather. It came out great. I think it has a few more years left in it

i love my Momo.. sooo comfortable..

the stock VW wheel feels like holding a circular pencil to me..

i found myself gripping the stock wheel with my fingers, rather than my hands.

but the momo is too close to the turn signal/wiper stalks tho..

8v-of-fury · « **Reply #23 on:** January 24, 2011, 01:04:57 pm »

Are momo's any smaller diameter?

I have a wheel to seat clearance issue.. And a smaller wheel would be nice lol.

mtnbob · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2011, 02:30:29 pm »

Mine is, and it made a huge difference with ease of entry and exit

R.O.R-2.0 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2011, 05:26:01 pm »

im 6'7"...

a momo/grant wheel, and recaro seats are a required mod to my VWs..

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