[Vwdiesel] 1991 ECOdiesel Mods: Advice ?
TexasTDI
TexasVWdriver at hotmail.com
Thu Mar 27 15:04:47 EST 2003
Convert the rear drums to discs for $395 with this kit.
http://www.ecstuning.com/vwa32.0brake2nd.htm
Chris Thornton
1991 Volkswagen Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel
2000 Volkswagen Golf 1.9TDI (turbo diesel)
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com
http://texastdi.com/6/ubb.x
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From: "Bill Kelly" <magnificationbill at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 1:54 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] 1991 ECOdiesel Mods: Advice ?
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering doing the following to my ECO:
>
> 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.
>
> 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 ?
>
> That's enough for now....I'm close to being able to get a newer TDI to
replace
> this one as my " corporate car" , and I'd like to do these mods while the
ECO
> is still a tax deduction.....
>
> Thanks for any guidance y'all can offer .
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Bill Kelly
>
> 91 ECOJetta/207K almost bulletproof miles so far....
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