Yep. Couldn't find what I wanted (turbo diesel MkII golf) so I picked up a 90 GTI with extra body parts, etc. I figure the shell will outlast the engine then I can build what I want. Or more accurately, I can get someone to build me what I want. Which brings me to my questions:
- what are my options?
- what is recommended?
- who should I get to do it in or around Calgary?
- and how much will it cost?
Goals are WVO conversion, longevity, economy and performance. I guess the newest TDI available would be nice but I'm open to a 1.6td as well. It will be a while before I start this but I figure I will get all the info now, start collecting parts then deliver the whole package to a builder when I'm ready.
So what do you think?
The reason why you couldn't find a mk2 golf TD was because VW never made them in North America. :lol:
It probably would have been easier for you to start off with a diesel, but it's not that much harder starting with a gas shell.
You probably won't want the newer TDI, you'll need custom mounts. A mk3 TDI will bolt right in
Look at what bert (I think) has done, which has installed a 150hp PD engine in an old Mk2 GTI shell after his engine went pop.
Common rail power and economy in a much lighter shell. It'll fly!
/2p
actually they did make mk2 golf td's. i saw on in the scrap yard in the summer with 470 000 came with a tranny with a 4.25 ring and pinion.it was pretty sweet and i think it was 91 or 92. I live in hamilton ontario just to let you know that they did
probably rare to find one but yea us canadians must have had it. we love our diesel!
Just get yourself a TD engine and I'll hook you up, assuming I've moved enough of my diesel projects out of the garages to get it done.
Yes!
Love to check out your current project sometime.
Yeah. I'm sticking with my "running by the end of 2006" statement. I just have to clear the garage of another ornament to allow the wife to park there and I'll be going at about 2 million miles an hour.