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TDI scirocco?



>Eric S. has had a Mk1 Scirocco TDI conversion project on the books for quite
>some time, I don't know what the status of it is, however he may chime in.
Dan Snow's is an oil burner right?

>He does have a "Mk3" TDI Scirocco (Corrado) which he acquired a few years
>back - I think he still has it according to his .sig
>
>I'm aware of a few A1- chassis TDI swaps, can't think of a Scirocco one
>though.
>
>
>I have not done any research on the topic, but I figured if it was done
>> before this would be the best place to get info.
>
>
>
>Maybe, although there are some diesel specific forums out there where
>oilburners tend to congregate as well.
>
>
>So a few questions to start off with:
>>
>> 1. Are the TDI's drive by wire arrangement or do they have the mechanical
>> TB? IE: when I go looking for an engine do I need more than simply the
>> engine harness and wiring, do I need to grab the pedal assem and all
>> electronics that go with it?
>
>
>Factory VW TDIs are DBW, and disels don't have throttle bodies (later model
>TDIs have anti-shudder valves, but they're not throttles...) If you are
>planning a TDI swap into an A1 chassis, your best bet is to either a) secure
>all parts needed for the swap from a yard that specializes in sourcing parts
>for swaps, or b) buy a wrecked car which has all the parts you need intact.
>
>
>> 2. Do I need to swap out the fuel distrib for the Diesel or can I reuse
>> the rocs current fuel delivery system (in tank pump, main pump and fuel
>> accum.)?
>
>
>The diesel injection pump incorporates a lift pump (low pressure to supply
>the pump with fuel) and a high pressure pump that generates injection
>pressures up to 19,000 psi. You can use your existing tank, and with some
>rerouting, the fuel lines. Other components of the fuel system will be
>discarded.
>
>
>3. Did VW finally chance the block design with the TDI engine, or do they
>> still have the bolt holes to mount up A1 motor mounts?
>
>
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>The A4 TDIs are a good swap candidate as they use a passenger's side mount
>rather than a rear mount. The 1.9 TDI is a "tall block" like the ABA.
>
>
>4. If anyone did the conversion, what did you use for a tranny? Will an
>> 020 bolt up and is there any issues with torque etc?
>
>
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>The A1 conversions I have seen included the cableshift transmission. It is
>possible to use a (I believe) G60 flywheel and an 020 gearbox.
>
>One of the biggest challenges of this swap will be wiring (A4 swaps must
>include the cluster with immobilizer) Having access to a donor vehicle or
>a yard that has experience with swaps and is willing to sell you everything
>that you need will be critical to it's success. It will be expensive and
>time consuming, but the end result, even with the TDI engine in stock form,
>will be reliable and fun. Tuning options for the TDI include chips, power
>boxes and inkector upgrades, followed by turbo and intercooler upgrades,
>with clutch upgrades being required somewhere along the way.
>
>
>A simpler (and potentially as satisfying) swap would be a 1.9 IDI engine,
>which although not as efficient has similar power potential for less cost
>and effort (the IDI engine is completely mechanical, making wiring a trvial
>exercise.)
>
>Drew
>
>
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