Is this a good M-TDI doner?

[camboscams]

So i can get my hands on a 98 tdi manual beetle for around 1200 bucks. I have not laid eyes on the odometer (dead battery) but the owner thinks it under 100000 so thats a plus.

So due to my unfamiliarity with tdi's which is soon to change, is this the setup that works well with a MK1 swap?     

[CRSMP5]

jetta will be more simple then bug for a mk1... the waterpump set up is like a mk4 requiring custom timming belt end mount that is well overpriced at nothing leaves stock... but sadly only way to do it

[camboscams]

So better off with a jetta setup? even considering it is a low milage unit?

So having said that what would be a reasonable price for a virginia located tdi? 

[RabbitJockey]

I think 1000-1500 is a good price

The older tdis are easier to swap to a mk1.  The 1z and ahu came in passats and mk3 jettas and u can bolt a ml1 mount to them if u use a manual tensioner and trim out the tbelt cover.

Mk4/beetle will work too and is a good engine but like chris said the passenger side motor mount needs to be bought or made.  But also a land rover pump is nearly a bolt on.

Theyll both work and honestly i wouldnt shy away from a beetle swap if u no the engines in good order

[CRSMP5]

vnt too... so not as simple.. but yes can be done.. th issue is no way to mod a mk1 mount to fit.. look at what nls sells for that mount.. to copy.. not simple.. i could do it... just gotta take it into acct..

[bbob203]

I have heard that some early beetles had wastegate turbo.

[camboscams]

This particular car has the vnt... Well I think when the time comes i'll go the Libby injection pump route, which i don't think will benefit the almost bolt on of the rover pump will it?

[8v-of-fury]

Andrew's pump will far out do the Rover pump in every way.

It is brand new, zero miles, and tuned to run this engine perfectly.

The rover will NEED a reseal, and NEED tuning.. it will likely also NEED modification of some sort.

[CRSMP5]

look at it like this....

libby = more.. but new/service if issue...

rover = cheap... roll the dice.. if needs rebuilt/fixed libby was better deal..

i was rover guini pig.. mine i traded e stuff for.. so no cost to give it a try... if i got burned.. easy.. send off and get fixed.. same cost...