PD TDi into mk1......been done?

Has anyone attempted/succeeded in converting a Mk1 golf  to PD TDi spec?
I know a few have done the early 1.9 tdi's engine codes: 1Z, ALZ…etc….but i would like a 130 or 150 bhp engine to start with.
Would i be able to use CE2 electrics/fusebox, would the PD TDi loom plug into a CE2 fusebox?
Got an urge to do this conversion so any pointers to get me going in the right direction would be great.

Hi mate

Best thing to do would be to check out peoples build threads for ideas and info. I know a few have been done so I'm sure people will be able to help you

Steff

greg howell fitted a pdi into his pea green mk1,its been doing the rounds for a year or so and is currently over in America appearing at SEMA

Was that the lidogreen one?? I remember psi tuning tdi'd a lido mk1 there ?

MissMk1 said

Hi mate

Best thing to do would be to check out peoples build threads for ideas and info. I know a few have been done so I'm sure people will be able to help you

Steff

I've searched….seem to be a bit thin on the ground. The normal diesel conversion appears to be the 1z or AAZ engines. The PD is a totally different animal.

I am sure it has been done before :roll:

Just love that

Damn..!! That looks better than factory.

Thats a awesome motor

Is the owner on this site.

Looks lovely man.

i will be doing it in the new year to mine. currently have a mk4 running 242bhp and 376lbft (many mods)
the engine will be in the mk1

You say your going to do your transplant in the newyear dany-sims,I do hope you put your progress on here as I would love to see it .

Way to go Danny. Just the kind of inspiration i need.

yes hopefully getting on with the shell now. only had the mk1 this week.
then need to get a temp car to drive round in whilst i strip the mk4 and fit it all into the mk1.
i am going to attempt to fit the mk4 dash and heate motor etc and try and make the car feel modern inside whilst keping the looks of the mk1

I've not seen a good conversion guide/thread anywhere aaaand, me been a bit of a biff, i'd like to see one before i start on mine. Definately want to do it though.
If you did a good thread, it'd be the first i believe??

http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=109574&highlight=
the above link is where it will be hapening.

been looking into this and the hardest part is fitting the dash heater box pedal assembly etc.
a couple fo ways to mount suspension
020 gearbox and use standard suspension
02j box with cable change and custom shafts
or try use 02m by trying to fit mk4 suspension etc etc
im going to try option 3
i have a 1l4 16v mk4 gearbox and engine and full suspension etc so i am going to try and mount that engine in there and then the pd should fit after.
ideally i need to find another pd130 to use as a doner as the project and still be able use my car if it all goes out the window

Mot sure if the PD engine/ECU/Immobiliser is the same set up as the 1Z TDI, but if it is, its wise to buy a complete car with the PD engine as you'll need to marry up the key to the key reader to the immobiliser and thus the ECU otherwise it wont start.
It worked out quite good  buying a complete MK3 Golf TDI and breaking it down for the engine and associated components, bought the MK3 for £300, stripped out what I needed, then sold the MK3 02j box for £50, the alloy wheels for £70, various other bits off the Mk3 for another £70 and then scrapped it for £85.
End of the day, if you buy a complete car, you should not be short of enough bits to help complete the project  :wink:

GAMMYGOLFGTI said

Mot sure if the PD engine/ECU/Immobiliser is the same set up as the 1Z TDI, but if it is, its wise to buy a complete car with the PD engine as you'll need to marry up the key to the key reader to the immobiliser and thus the ECU otherwise it wont start.
It worked out quite good  buying a complete MK3 Golf TDI and breaking it down for the engine and associated components, bought the MK3 for £300, stripped out what I needed, then sold the MK3 02j box for £50, the alloy wheels for £70, various other bits off the Mk3 for another £70 and then scrapped it for £85.
End of the day, if you buy a complete car, you should not be short of enough bits to help complete the project  :wink:

the immo isbuilt in through the
key
clocks
key reader
fuse box (pretty sure)
i would basically need to use the complete loom which means using the dash and airbox from the pd wouldmake life easier if i can fit it.
im off this afternoon and will go have a bit of a play and see what i can do.
danny