Author Topic: TDI vs. IDI  (Read 4079 times)

March 02, 2007, 10:51:54 pm

Trouser Trout

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« on: March 02, 2007, 10:51:54 pm »
I seem to be having alot more trouble finding a 1.6TD engine that I thought I would for my '90 Golf. Starting to think about putting a TDI setup in it, is it worth the hassle? How difficult is the swap, what's all involved? Thanks for any help.

Reply #1March 03, 2007, 08:19:18 am

jtanguay

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« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2007, 08:19:18 am »
if you get the earliest tdi engine, it will be a drop in, as are 1.9TD engines.

the new engines require some engine mount modifications..

if you're converting the tdi to run on mechanical pump, thats a really good idea!


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Reply #2March 03, 2007, 10:15:05 am

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« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2007, 10:15:05 am »
Thanks for the help. Gonna see if I can find any pics from others that have done the swap.  :oops:

Reply #3March 04, 2007, 10:55:23 am

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