[Vwdiesel] Gas to Diesel conversion?

[Kenneth E. Oldrid]

Hey Dan,
I'm no diesel technician (licensed anyway), but the engines of A1's and A2's
are interchangeable. You might need to swap engine mounts, but the holes should
be there for it. You would want to use a diesel tranny, though, as gas trannies
are geared different. The gauge clusters are different, but that is not too big
of a deal. Another issue is inspecting a diesel registered as a gas car. If
they check emissions, then the car will most likely fail.
But, people do it. Someone out there has a nifty diesel powered scirroco
(originally gas) for example.  I would like to convert a gas vehicle to diesel
some day. Probably an older vehicle that could be exempt from emissions. I
think a late 70's dodge van with a cummins turbo diesel would be the ultimate
long-distance runner!

ken

> Hello,
>
> Not many diesels in my area. Has anyone converted a gas car to diesel.
> Would the diesel bolt to the same transmissions as the gas engine? With
> diesel engine mounts would it be a direct bolt in? Just neet to change
> flywheel, clutch, wiring? There is an early 80's jetta with a manual and
> gas engine for sale for $500. Thinking of buying it if it is decent and
> putting a 1.6 turbo diesel in it at a latter date.
>
> Any ideas apprecitated!!!
>
> Thanks,
> Dan
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