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Is this a good M-TDI doner?
by
camboscams
on 04 Jun, 2013 18:19
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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?
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#1
by
CRSMP5
on 04 Jun, 2013 19:13
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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
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#2
by
camboscams
on 04 Jun, 2013 19:20
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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?
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#3
by
RabbitJockey
on 04 Jun, 2013 19:48
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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
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#4
by
CRSMP5
on 04 Jun, 2013 22:13
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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..
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#5
by
bbob203
on 05 Jun, 2013 08:59
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I have heard that some early beetles had wastegate turbo.
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#6
by
camboscams
on 05 Jun, 2013 18:09
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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?
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#7
by
8v-of-fury
on 05 Jun, 2013 19:12
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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.
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#8
by
CRSMP5
on 05 Jun, 2013 19:27
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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...