[Vwdiesel] TD into '82 Rabbit?

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

> I have an '85 TD from a Quantum, and am wondering if it will fit into an
>  '82 Rabbit diesel?  Anyone tried it?  Done it?

  The engine and all will bolt right in.  Problem is the exhaust will exit
right into your shifter.  There's a sharp 90 apparatus that can be used
off of a turbo and that MIGHT fit.  You'd have to build your own.  The one
I saw looped the exhaust up, over the intake and turbo, down the
passenger side then down and under.  The shifter linkage was pounded
flat and reconfigured.  It worked reasonably well.  Awkward looking and
a bit of extra heat under the hood.  A Jetta turbo setup would be nicer.
Different elbow on the intake, different exhaust manifold, the downpipe can
be fabricated easily and is better that way.  :)

After driving an '81
>  vanagon for the last 13 years, the diesel Rabbit feels downright
>  sporty... even with 220K on the clock... the TD would be even more fun ;)

  Indeed they are!  I haven't gotten the turbo into my Rabbit yet but the
A2 Jetta is indeed nice as is the pickup.  :)  Both seem to be heavier
than a Rabbit.  Jake's is a real kick but he's convinced that it's a couple
hundred pounds heavier than mine, at least!
  I'd like to know what ever happened to Dave Puleo and his HOT TD
Volvo.  I haven't heard from him since just after his maiden voyage.
  Dad got 50mpg with the Passat, on the trip to the beach this
weekend.  :)  Still have a power problem to get straightened out
but he's about to "gloat" status now!
     Loren