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TDI - VE Pump TDI Engines / Re: TDI Swap on 020 Gearbox in MK1 RABBIT

« Last post by chi1337 on Today at 04:00:33 am »

Nice, I did some more digging. The top end looks really nice: https://imgur.com/a/T6S5QeN even after 200k miles.
The 2 outer caps were stuck and I didn't want to losen them up (probably under tension, dont want to snap things), but the middle 3 looks super nice.

Next up compression test

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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Re: Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?

« Last post by ORCoaster on April 19, 2024, 10:46:08 pm »

As nice as it appears from a distance, I would pass on it.  The mileage is low and the interior is nice but....

Those pinch welds are failing and there is a lot of rust on the bottom of the doors, seams, and possibly the fenders.  It just looks weak to me and I would think you would spend a lot of time getting the floor and such fixed only to have it be a continual rust bucket. 

Take your saved dollars elsewhere.  I say it is a blacker hole than most old Rabbits out there.

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MK1 Golf/Jetta and B1 Dasher / Thoughts on potential german rabbit barn find?

« Last post by oblique on April 19, 2024, 08:55:57 pm »

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Parts for Sale/Wanted / Re: NOS 1.6TD mechanical long block

« Last post by oblique on April 18, 2024, 10:10:08 pm »

Few more spares.




edit: good used.

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MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k / Finally mounted my ECOdiesel turbo...

« Last post by oblique on April 18, 2024, 09:22:32 pm »

After a long time searching I found a rebuilt turbocharger with nothing but bench miles, basically fresh. part no. 068145704D

After even more searching, I finally tracked down someone in the UK parting out a few GTDs and got some drain lines shipped over.

1. the 1.6 intake elbow does not work...i managed to get it on but its kinked and does not sit well at all. going to try and use an AAZ elbow and AAZ k14 rubber hose.
2. the usual 1.6 intake heat shields do not work...had to grind down the lower one to clear a bolt and the top one wouldnt fit at all.
2. the turbo inlet is much smaller than the usual k24/T3...i had to build up the difference with duct tape...will need to find an intake pipe and apparently airbox as well is different.
4. supply line is different...the k14 sits about 1" or 1.5" lower than k24..i bent to fit but did not like it at all.
5. the turbo seems to have a slight rotation over k24/t3...i have TT downpipe so it has some give but just barely.

anyone have any spares? i usually try to be thorough..right now i feel like driving a gingerbread house..

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MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k / Re: Found the build slip behind the rear seat today

« Last post by oblique on April 18, 2024, 08:54:48 pm »

yup, its a Prairie car...a lot of the plastics were skunked but she's all there.

here's what i managed to decode:

K8B = Notchback
A8D = Luxury equipment
M9A = 4-cyl. turbo diesel engine 1.6 L/51 kW according to Canadian regulations base engine is T6A
G0B = 5-speed manual transmission (long ratio for China)
X9B = National sales program Canada
L0L = Left-hand drive vehicle
F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment
B0E = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Canada, various parts
E0A = No special edition
0A2 = 4 doors
S2K = Special price
S5H = Region
3H0 = Without backrest release for front seats
N1J = Leather/fabric seat coverings
Q1A = Standard front seats
4Q1 = Flame retardent materials
3J7 = Articulated and height-adjustable headrests for front seats
3QK = 3-point seat belts with height adjustment and US label, front
EA = code not found :-(
1X0 = Front wheel drive
3L3 = Manual height adjustment for front seats
4A0 = Without seat heater
3NL = 2 separate seats, electr. adjustable
3Q2 = Rear headrests articulated and height-adjustable
EA = code not found :-(

where are my electronically adjustable seats!!

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MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k / Re: Found the build slip behind the rear seat today

« Last post by fatmobile on April 18, 2024, 03:41:31 am »

 Especially hard to find with no mold or rot, in that good of shape.

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MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k / Re: Found the build slip behind the rear seat today

« Last post by Dennis Froelich on April 17, 2024, 11:22:59 am »

That's a rarity to find anymore. Very cool!!

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MK2 Golf/Jetta and Audi 5k / Found the build slip behind the rear seat today

« Last post by oblique on April 16, 2024, 03:00:25 pm »

1990 factory TD w AC PS PM cruise tilt...the rest I don't know.

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TDI - VE Pump TDI Engines / Re: TDI Swap on 020 Gearbox

« Last post by RabbitJockey on April 15, 2024, 08:41:19 am »

1. yeah you can remove them individually no big deal

2. i dont think an impact will work for a compression test but i guess its work a shot. I would pull the head, but thats up to you. it will allow you really inspect the condition of the valves, bores, and rods. also it would allow you to make a perfect tdc mark on your flywheel.

3&4 sounds like you have the right idea.