[Vwdiesel] 1991 ECOdiesel Mods: Advice ?

[Drew MacPherson]

On Thu, 27 Mar 2003, Bill Kelly wrote:

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> Hi all,
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> I'm considering doing the following to my ECO:
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> 1. The"  weighted shifter " upgrade - I remember hearing that the newer style
> shifter could be installed with relatively little expense/hassle...The local
> VW Parts Guy tells me yes, but I'll have to buy an " aftermarket adapter " to
> allow the new style shifter to fit. True ? Any advice and/ or parts sources
> would be appreciated.

The A3 shifter is a direct fit on the A2 - no mifications are necessary.
I have one on my 87 Jetta winter beater.

> 2. Add rear disc brakes: Anybody done this ? I'd like to have the dealer or my
> VW Diesel Guy do it....Which parts/ sources to use ? Any aftermarket parts
> that would work better w/o costing a fortune ? I assume I'll need to replace
> the master cylinder ? How many hours might it take a competent person to
> install ?

Best bet is to try to find a donor GLI/GTI/GTX.  You need calipers,
carriers, backing plates, stub axles, pads, rotors & bearings, new brake
cables.  Bear in mind that although the rear disk upgrade has a high
coolness factor, the rear calipers are prone to siezing up, especially in
winter climates with salt/rust.

Drew

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