[Vwdiesel] Turbodiesel swap ?s

Nate Wall nwall at opei.org
Wed Oct 2 13:10:18 EDT 2002


But I do believe the Quantum exhaust manifold and possibly some of the coolant hoses
and air box/intake boot are different than the transverse applications. The intake is
the same, but I think the access plate for the intake elbow has to be switched (the
manifold is made for both applications, but w/ a plate installed over one of the
holes, depending on application)

--nate

Nate Wall wrote:

> I just did this. Replaced engine code MD (Quantum TD) into my Jetta w/ engine code
> MF (Jetta TD). I used all the parts off my Jetta TD engine. Even the block numbers
> were the same part numbers! So a Quantum block is indentical to the transverse TD
> blocks, and have identical mountings as the NA blocks. So the fact it's from a
> Quantum is irrelevant. So what it boils down to is what do you need to replace an
> NA engine w/ a TD? How much of the motor are you getting? If its just the long
> block you need: Injectors set to 155 bar, a TD injection pump, TD oil pan, TD
> manifolds, turbo, both turbo oil lines, oil cooler and hoses,  exhaust system (TD
> is larger), air box, intake boot, TD valve cover w/ pressure regulator (ventelator
> valve) and hoses. Its best to get the complete TD motor. Scrounging for all this
> stuff is difficult.
>
> --Nate
>
> Tom Wandel wrote:
>
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> > I may have found a turbodiesel to replace my 1.6na. It is out of a Quantum TD.
> > I know this engine is mounted longitudinally versus transversely, so what will
> > I need to adapt it to my 81' Pickup? I assume that I will need intake &
> > exhaust manifolds. Anything else such as water hoses, fuel lines, etc? Thanks
> > in advance guys for any help. Tom
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