Author Topic: mk1 now Turbo diesel. (Read 8122 times)

bert · « **on:** September 24, 2006, 12:26:48 pm »

well boys.the TD runs sweet.......1.9 AAZ with T3 garrett and modified crank pulley (vw exchange engine) full 2.5" STAINLESS exhaust with 1 box.

Bert

rabbid79 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2006, 03:06:01 pm »

I'm not sure how to type in a whistling sound, but that's what I'm doing. Looks VERY good. It must have taken some time to round up that TD steering wheel and grill badge. Nice job!

Dr. Diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2006, 04:49:40 pm »

I love the look of a clean MK1 engine bay!

burn_your_money · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2006, 06:02:38 pm »

X10 is probably what it drives like eh?

larry104 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2006, 06:29:45 pm »

nice work. better than new.

Kudagra · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2006, 06:57:16 pm »

Im booking my ticket now to steal your grill and take your steering wheel.

Dont worry...Ill leave a spare side window.

Looks great.

RabbitJockey · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2006, 07:14:00 pm »

haha you probably won't get the wheel that thing will be on my car before you even unlock the door to your car to leave for him

Kudagra · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2006, 07:18:29 pm »

Good you are closer. Ill just wait.

PA is alot closer then the UK anyhow.

Ill toss a pipe wrench in the seat so you can still get to work.

I also park my Jeep inside..so its never locked.

2mn2 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 25, 2006, 10:52:10 am »

Looks very nice!

Any gochas or things to watch out for with this swap?

I am slowly working on a similiar project.

m alexander

bert · « **Reply #9 on:** September 25, 2006, 12:23:53 pm »

THANKS lads for the comments,the swap was quite easy really,im a mechanic so its not too bad for me to do :wink: the fuel pump was new 8 months ago at £1000 fitted,the engine was a vw exchange and its got the tdi crank in it,so i was really lucky,the clutch was 2 months old,the golf cost me £300 off ebay as a mot fail

so the cost is not too bad.I have put the mk3 5 speed box in so fingers crossed it will be geared ok :?: i have not drove it yet as ive only got the downpipe on.I will let you know how it goes.
The steering wheel center bit is rarer than rocking horse poo,that cost me 75 euros from the south of france,and the grill badge was £10 off ebay.
I might go intercooled?

Bert

Baxter · « **Reply #10 on:** September 25, 2006, 02:49:08 pm »

I have vinyl stickers of the grille badge if anyone wants to buy any...

Nice car BTW..

HP · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2006, 02:34:34 pm »

Quote from: Kudagra

Im booking my ticket now to steal your grill and take your steering wheel.

You can keep the grill, I just want the TurboDiesel emblem! :twisted:

Do you guys think it's easy to find such'a these on eBay?! :?

bert · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2006, 01:33:04 pm »

now fast as hell :twisted:
Bert

gnavs · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2006, 12:21:17 am »

beautifully done

bert · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2006, 10:28:38 am »

Hi guys,i have drove the TD now properly,i must say it pulls as well in 5th gear as it does in 3rd,im going to put a boost guage on it to see how many psi i am getting,also there is no visible smoke when i floor it,i have only touched the aneroid pin to allow more fuel under boost,everything else is stock,and i am very pleased with the results.Just thought i would let you know.
Cheers for all your help
Bert

Author Topic: mk1 now Turbo diesel. (Read 8122 times)

2mn2

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