How hard is it to switch a gasser to a diesel? Is it worth the hassle? - page 2 - Troubleshooting - VWDiesel.net The IDI, TDI, and mTDI source.

• #15 by Dakotakid on 04 Jan, 2011 12:23
• 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.
• #16 by R.O.R-2.0 on 04 Jan, 2011 13:03
• 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..
• #17 by mtnbob on 04 Jan, 2011 21:53
• Would I be guessing correctly that the gas motor and the auto transmission would have little value to anyone?
• #18 by mystery3 on 04 Jan, 2011 22:48
• Quote from: mtnbob on 04 Jan, 2011 21:53

  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?
• #19 by R.O.R-2.0 on 05 Jan, 2011 09:31
• 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..
• #20 by lovinthedeez on 20 Jan, 2011 19:03
• 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
• #21 by mtnbob on 21 Jan, 2011 17:31
• 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
• #22 by R.O.R-2.0 on 22 Jan, 2011 08:38
• Quote from: mtnbob on 21 Jan, 2011 17:31

  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..
• #23 by 8v-of-fury on 24 Jan, 2011 13:04
• Are momo's any smaller diameter?
  
  I have a wheel to seat clearance issue.. And a smaller wheel would be nice lol.
• #24 by mtnbob on 24 Jan, 2011 14:30
• Mine is, and it made a huge difference with ease of entry and exit
• #25 by R.O.R-2.0 on 24 Jan, 2011 17:26
• im 6'7"...
  
  a momo/grant wheel, and recaro seats are a required mod to my VWs..