VW TDi conversion - how difficult?
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VW TDi conversion - how difficult?
Out of interest, what would I need to complete such a conversion?
Has it been done before? Would there be an ideal model Mk1 Golf to start with?
Any advice/opinions/direction much appreciated
o :mrgreen:
Too many to list but 2 x 1982 Golf GTi 1.6 hatches are the main ones
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will also need custom driveshafts made up
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would be cool to see one of these in a mk1, ive not heard of anyone doing a tdi engne in a mk1 before, keep us informed.
i always have the last laugh
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I'd imagine the ideal model to start with would be a diesel :wink: but probably not that much hassle with other models…
and as has been said it would be a good idea to get a whole donor car, or at least as much stuff as you possibly can just to make it easier.
there is an awesome thread over on vwvortex which is well worth a read here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=778864
and a couple of other good forums to check out are:
http://www.vwdiesel.net/phpBB/
and
http://www.tdiclub.com/
but basically, hell yeah do it! then you can tell me all about it when I get round to doing it :mrgreen:
black 5 door mk1 GTD
mk1 scirocco Gli in bits
mk1 scirocco Gli in bits
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My mk1 already has a mk3 TD box in it so its half there :wink:
The AAZ is 75HP standard,it now has no cat 8) no p/s,and a bigger turbo and it will be intercooled and its going into a car that weighs a lot less,im hoping for about 90Hp when the pump is set up and the boost is tweaked,the 1.9 TD has a metal head gasket so it takes more stick.I am using the 1.6 alternator/V belt set up as the serpentine belt set up tends to vibrate too much and can cause the crank pulley to leave the building :? so im keeping it simple,65A is plenty for a mk1 with basic electrics,the mk1 came standard with a 45A alternator.The clutch is a 210MM so its up to the job,the swap is quite easy,the mountings off a mk1 diesel need to be bolted to the mk3 lump,by the cambelt,im not shy to mechanicing as i do it every day but the tdi is a more complex job,and the donor cars were too expensive.
Bert
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think he is currently putting a new 2l 16v tdi into a mk1 golf
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Have you modded the crank on the 1.9?
Worth doing unless you want varible valve timing :wink:
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How is yours coming on? is it on the road yet? what intercooler do you recommend too?
Bert
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cheers bert
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How is yours coming on? is it on the road yet? what intercooler do you recommend too?
Coming on good.
2.5 inch stainless dowpipe fitted
Intercooler pipes finished
Needs a pipe for expansion tank to rad fitting and that's the engine bay sorted.
Still have to fab an exhaust system and fit all the interior - been wiring alarm, central locking, electric windows and ICE in. 8)
Drove it up the road a few times, seems pretty eager!
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my advice on intercooler would be if you're going to be modding it at all to get pretty much the biggest one you can sensibly fit in the front - get on ebay and have a look at what sort of things are available - keep your tape measure handy too :wink:
good luck guys
black 5 door mk1 GTD
mk1 scirocco Gli in bits
mk1 scirocco Gli in bits
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Fits a treat - photos soon.
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Bert said
We must meet up to compare cars :wink: show these GTI lovers what diesels can do :twisted:
cheeseman pics would be nice 8)
cheers lads
Bert
Sounds like a great idea - maybe a sprint track at next year's annual meet - GTI vs GTD!
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Bert said
I will smoke you out in sweet smelling cooking oil fumes :wink:
Bert
I will smoke you out with tyre smoke and good old 99 octane!
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