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For Sale/Looking For => Parts for Sale/Wanted => Topic started by: RabbitGTDguy on December 12, 2009, 05:58:08 pm

Title: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on December 12, 2009, 05:58:08 pm
Just a consideration at this point. I'm coming to a point with the cars that I have here that I'd like to make some adjustments/changes and some room to work on a few other things.  Having the TT now, I'm not sure how much I'd actually get to drive my mTDI Rabbit during the summer, etc. Plus, it needs some minor cosmetic work, etc. as well.

On the opposite side of things though...I have quite a few projects (as do we all).  My particular focus right now is wanting to restore the bus here at some point in the near future as well as the 66 Corvair Monza that I picked up here this last spring. I've given thought with the puppy we just got at the end of summer (labrador retriever) that it might be nice to have a old Jeep Wagoneer (thinking of swapping a Cummins 12v or 24v in) or possibly an Cherokee that is in nice shape that I would be able to take the dog in, use for mountain biking, etc. (a utility I lost when I sold the b3 here and got the TT).  The Rabbit is my baby though and the drivetrain...a DREAM for any mk1/mk2 that wants power/economy at both ends of the spectrum...

So...at this point. Just entertaining interest, offers and consideration with the possibility of selling it.

So...I've given though to.

1. Selling the entire car
2. Selling the shell seperately from the drivetrain and then
3. Selling complete, READY TO RUN, drop and go crazy mTDI setup (also have a 02a TDI CTN tranny to go in as well as the european cable shift setup)
4. Sell Rabbit...keep drivetrain....sell bus and find a vanagon to swap it into :)

or who the hell knows what else I could consider :)

Some highlights of the car...

-79 GERMAN made car...solid floor, some rust in rockers and on front mount fo core support.  Currently complete just removed the windshield and rear hatch glass
-Complete Ground Control/Eibach ERS coilover setup on Bilstein Sports
-ATS cup (original...not repros) 15x7 "White Edition"
-Full techtonics exhaust
-Poly bushes (front only)
-tons of spares including a nearly mint OEM German style dash, etc.
-Working converted gas tach intergal to the dash (Used early mk1 gas tach, removed clock, etc)
-Euro bumpers
-10.1 brake setup with rebuilt calipers.  Have rear disc setup with MKIV rears to swap on rear

I'm sure there is more...

Drivetrain specifically...

-Completely rebuilt 1z/AHU motor, no seal, bearing, etc. left unrestored/refurbed
-Machined pistons (to slightly lower CR without effecting squish and removing weak point of ALH piston) w/ ceramic coating on tops and skirts (for heat protection and cylinder wear/protection
-Race 520 injectors by Bosio
-FULLY funtioning with a ton more fuel possible, rebuilt and tuned 12mm Bosch Cummins 4bt based injection pump
-8v turbo manifold with Merc 300D turbo (if I keep...upgrading to a Holset), but supports 25psi without issue
-AWIC setup (currently uninstalled) have a air-air unit as well though
-Custom intake manifold (G60 based) and I also have a D24 manifold that I was working on
-low miles, CTN TDI 02a trans ready to go
-also have european cable style shift setup (COMPLETE) for 02a swap into mk1 mk2

I'm sure there is more that I can think of. Just toying with the idea. More info on the build can be found here at TDI CLUB.

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=129127 (http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=129127)

(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b109/joeallison_99/79%20Rabbit%20DD/100_3009.jpg)

Like I said...only thinking at this point...possibilities....

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: rallydiesel on December 12, 2009, 09:27:58 pm
Really? That's such a nice car. Except for the 4 doors, but still very nice. Nobody has to worry about you cutting any corners with the engine build, that's for sure. Too bad I don't live closer or else I'd try to convince my wife that we need more diesel stuff and I'd snap up that engine.
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: punkvideo81 on December 20, 2009, 01:30:52 am
How much just for the mTDI setup? my caddy is hungry for a new heart
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on December 22, 2009, 09:01:30 pm
$2500 for the complete motor alone.  300 for the 02a CTN TDI trans if you buy the motor.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: foxracer1 on December 23, 2009, 01:11:20 am
Wish i had 2500 Your build sounds like the engine i wanna build. What rpm do you see boost? What rpm do you see max boost?
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on December 24, 2009, 10:36:59 am
thats not really a measurement of performance that I really look at...other than boost onset and with my setup, it depends on how much fueling I'm running, advance, etc. as I had it marked out in a couple different ways and could adjust it in a manner of minutes. 

Typically...onset prior to 2300rpms.  Depending on how much fuel I was pushing through the R520's...max boost well before 4k. Currently I was really limited in where the numbers would really sit at since it has the 020 FN trans in it.  The CTN would make a world of a difference and really stretch things out :) Its been too long since I last drove it...neck snapper :)
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: ScottyTD on December 29, 2009, 11:51:32 am
oh man this car inspired me to build a sweet diesel !!!  Im sure it will put a grin on  the face of whoever purchases it
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on January 06, 2010, 06:39:21 pm
Still available...had quite a few inquires...nothing solid.

I would also consider trades for a Jeep Cherokee...would need to be 4x4 and be in good shape, rust free, etc. Grand Cherokee's need not apply :)
Again...only reason I'm selling is that I'd like to have a more mountain biking friendly vehicle, that I can transport my labrador in, use for camping, etc. etc. since I have the TT and the Corvair here for fun at the moment.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on January 11, 2010, 02:45:09 pm
All PM's replied to
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: foxracer1 on February 03, 2010, 12:48:42 pm
PMed ya Blew up my engine lookin for TDI.
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on February 19, 2010, 04:23:23 pm
still available guys...think I'm going to part the car if I don't sell it within the next few weeks whole.

Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: smokin_fun on February 19, 2010, 07:23:40 pm
Love the car, wish i could buy it....but I really think if a Jeep is what you are considering you REALLY should look into a diesel landcruiser wagon. Jeeps suck! (I had one for a taxi, trust me on this!)

Or even a AWD supercharged previa. They rule!!!!
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: CdnVWJunkie on February 20, 2010, 01:28:46 pm
Pull the engine and put it into a T3 Vanagon Syncro!
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: mtnbob on February 20, 2010, 04:40:59 pm
How much were you trying to get for the car as it sits? 8)
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on February 20, 2010, 05:24:55 pm
Pull the engine and put it into a T3 Vanagon Syncro!

I'd love too...if I could find one and/or afford one...cheapest I have seen them for lately is about 8k...lucky. I'd settle for a nice westy vanagon and sell my 72 Westy (would solve a few problems...want to keep a camper...but can't find a decent vanagon...and can't swap a aircooled to diesel...just isn't right :) )

Wouldn't mind finding a Rover or similar either. Landcruiser...fun too...not in this rust belt though. Nothing decent it seems.

Had offers for everything I have left (thats TDI trans, euro cable clutch....+ the car as it sits too....for $3500). As it sits now....$3000 . Less the ATS Cups (as they are ORIGINAL ATS cups...not copys/recasts)....$2750. 

But...no one has shown any money...and since its not killing me to get rid of it. If I need to part it to make my money on it, I'll do that.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: CdnVWJunkie on February 22, 2010, 09:40:32 am
Sure $8K for a good clean running one but if you're willing to hunt a little cheaper ones needing work do come up frequently.
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on February 23, 2010, 10:09:25 pm
well...keep an eye out...I'd love to find one as thats ultimately what I would like to do...but I've been looking for a few years with no luck ...

Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on March 25, 2010, 05:44:49 pm
Last call before parting it out. Haven't really been actively selling...but considering stripping it all down, parting it out and/or possibly just keeping the motor for a later Vanagon or great 2dr. shell swap.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: Kudagra on March 26, 2010, 09:28:06 pm
Oooo ATS Cups...

Let me know what you want for those if you part it out.
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on March 30, 2010, 07:05:42 pm
They are real ATS cups too...not the repros.

They are a pretty rare "White" Edition. Only have seen 2 sets stateside...could be more I suppose. but they are original, real, and just about has MINT as can be.

Have a couple spares too (not perfect...but spares)

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: dhdread on April 05, 2010, 12:08:21 pm
i have a jeep the might interest you as a trade
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: chefd on April 07, 2010, 08:55:33 am
You have pm!
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 07, 2010, 11:45:17 am
replied to all PM's. Had a lot of interest...but still haven't seen anything serious.

Given the time. I think I'm going to start to part in the next few weeks here unless something happens between now and then.

Serious inquires are those the PM or email me directly. Otherwise, I'm not going to consider it seriously.  I've had a ton of interest, a few very interested buyers...but nothing concrete and/or insanely low balled offers which I don't particularly appreciate. 
The "offer" as it is, is mainly for a complete mTDI drivetrain with only less than 3k on it, fully rebuilt, alot of custom work done...as well as the suspension, and other rare bits included and a ton of other stuff to go with her. The swap alone (and look at the build detail) is worth it :)

Let me know.
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: dhdread on April 09, 2010, 09:53:09 am
sent you a PM
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 09, 2010, 11:05:07 am
replying now...
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 23, 2010, 09:51:14 pm
pulled the motor from the car today. Potential sale/trade going through on the motor alone on Sunday. Other bits such as the suspension from the car, rebuilt 10.1's with slotted rotors, mintex, stainless lines , CTN 5 speed TDI trans, euro cable clutch setup. etc. all available.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: rallydiesel on April 23, 2010, 10:08:16 pm
Is the cable clutch retro fit-able to all 02a's? Does it just replace the slave cylinder on the trans?
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 24, 2010, 10:35:14 am
Yes, it will fit on all 02a/c variants that have the slave cylinder mounted at 12 o'clock on the bell housing.  Really a slick piece.  Commonly found on b3's, early ones in Europe and a few other cars across the pond.

I'm sure other bits will pop into my head....but have a complete, unmodified D24 manifold sitting around here too...


Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 25, 2010, 05:17:16 pm
motor is officially gone as of today here. Have a Jeep sitting in the driveway now which was how I hoped this whole entire deal worked out. Couldn't have been better.

Other bits...as mentioned...still available and ready to go.

Joe
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: theman53 on April 25, 2010, 08:56:21 pm
I am interested in the ats cups if they don't lower it too much. Let me know if they are available and how much. Thanks
Title: Re: Feeler: Consider selling mTDI MK1 or seperates car/shell/engine...
Post by: RabbitGTDguy on April 26, 2010, 08:03:31 pm
they don't lower the car. suspension does that. Send you a PM.

Joe