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[Doyt W. Echelberger]

It wasn't capable of getting the 5000 moving very well.....at a level where 
many thought the under-power issue was dangerous.

I drove several of them when they were new, and agreed.

Even the turbo diesels were slow/boggy.

And, they tended to develop head gasket leaks/warpage or worse.

However, one of the new larger TDI engines at 2 liters might be an 
acceptable power plant if the adaptation issues could be solved.

"New additions to the 2004 Passat lineup also debuted at this year's 
Detroit Show, including a Passat 2.0L TDI sedan and wagon. This new engine 
choice uses Volkswagen's most advanced diesel technology with 
state-of-the-art unit injectors that create the industry's highest PSI fuel 
delivery system. This electronically controlled engine creates an estimated 
134 hp and 247 lbs. ft. of torque. The Passat sedan with the TDI engine 
offers a spirited, high-torque driving experience and exceptional 
refinement and fuel economy. " Wednesday, December 31, 2003 AUTO SPIES 
VOLUME 2 ISSUE 46.



Doyt Echelberger

 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
At 10:16 PM 1/6/2004 -0700, you wrote:
>I had an idea for a project (it may be a dumb one) and I wanted to get 
>some feedback from the list before investigating it further...
>
>I have an 87 Quattro Avant.  Had it for almost 6 years and it has been a 
>great car.  It is still running well,  but showing signs of age.
>Rebuilding it was one option.  However I also have been interested in 
>diesel cars.  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?
>
>TIA
>
>
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