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Question from a complete newbie
chrislaroche:
Hey folks,
First, I gotta admit that I'm completely new to VW and diesels, and have gotten myself in over my head. That in mind, all advice is greatly appreciated:
I recently bought a 1982 diesel VW vanagon that I wanted to use with biodiesel. Less than 2 months into owning it, I threw a rod! Now I'm looking at my options, and I've from several people about replacing it with a TDI.
Technical aspects aside (I really don't need more power, etc) what do you think about this? What's an estimated cost, and/or hours for a mechanic to work on it (I have a good VW mechanic). Any info appreciated!!! Thanks!!!
RAMMSTEIN:
You don't need more power???
What about torque?
You certainly need more torque.
FYI, the diesel Vanagon is the slowest VW ever built!!!
It's not able to do a 0-60, because it doesn't go all the way to 60 mph!!! :shock:
Maybe a mechanical TDI would be best, you wouldn't wanna mess with the wiring, ECU and all that fun. :wink:
Centurion:
Mechanical TDI - I saw one from a 95 Golf - that was a one wire wonder!
everthing else was just a bolt into the car!
C
racer_x:
A 1.6TD or 1.9TD would be a much easier swap. But a TDI is a possibility. Or use the 1.9TD mechanical pump on the TDI block/head. I've heard that is possible as well. Getting the electronics for the full TDI swap is difficult for the older cars.
renny10n:
Howzit Chris,
You might want to contact David Marshall of "Fast Forward Automotive. He would be able to give you the straight scoops, they specialize & have kits for the early A3 & late A4 TDI conversions in vans.
Here is their web site: www.fastforward.ca (Canada)
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