Author Topic: Diesel-Swapping a 1982 Audi 4000  (Read 1612 times)

February 09, 2017, 06:23:23 pm

vwbusman66

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Diesel-Swapping a 1982 Audi 4000
« on: February 09, 2017, 06:23:23 pm »
I am looking at buying a $750 very solid 1982 Audi 4000. It is running well, but is gas powered. I want something that I can convert to run on WVO (please don't yell at me for "ruining" a good engine). Assuming I source an A1 1.6 n/a engine that is 100 complete, can I just pull out the 1.7 CIS and install the 1.6? I'm aware that I will need to wire a glow plug relay and fuel solenoid shut off, but is there anything else that is different between an A1 and B1 diesel engine?



Reply #1February 10, 2017, 08:04:32 am

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Re: Diesel-Swapping a 1982 Audi 4000
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2017, 08:04:32 am »
you'll need the oil pick up tube and oil pan for an audi/quantum with a 4 cylinder, and also the oil filter mount thing, you should be able to just use the stuff from the 1.7 for that, same with the exhaust.
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Reply #2February 10, 2017, 08:45:45 am

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Re: Diesel-Swapping a 1982 Audi 4000
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2017, 08:45:45 am »
I also beleive the alternator mounts differently on these vehicles than the rabbit or golf...