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Steve S writes:
> I have an 87 Quattro Avant.
> ...
> The thought crossed my mind that it may be possible to get 
> an I5 turbo diesel audi engine from a yard and transplant it into the Avant.
> 
> Is this a doable idea, and would I be sorry if I did it (as opposed to 
> just redoing the gas engine)?  Any comments on the older Audi diesel I-5?

In two words: Dog slow.

The old early 80s I5 diesels, are real anemic.  Even the 1984 turbo ones,
puts out only something like 85hp.

-Ti
2003 A4 1.8T multitronic
2001 S4 biturbo 6-sp
1984 5000S turbo
1980 4000 2.0 5-sp
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