[Vwdiesel] Audi 5000 TD or D wanted

[pmdolan at sasktel.net]

It all depends upon how elaborate do you want to get.

There is a 1984 5000 TD at a wreker near me, and he will definitely sell it.  I am not sure what he wants, but I did have another member speak with him about it a few months ago.  These are 2.0 litre engines with about 83 HP.  I have one in a 2wd sedan, and it was pleasant to drive, if not astoundingly fast.  Mine is going into my 924 some day soon so I can enjoy it with a lot less weight and no slushbox.

If you have a TQ, you have enough driveline to handle some serious torque.  The TD was also sold up here in Eurovans as a 2.4, and can easily be encouraged to make some good power.  Or, if you REALLY want to do the car justice, you can bolt in the 2.5 5 cyl TDI (the torque monster) or the 2.5 V6 TDI (both available in the US from a company whose link is in my home computer if you are interested).

It is the 2.5 TDI that is the basis for te Paris-Dakar Tuaoregs.

Pat 

----- Original Message -----
From: MWoodland at Dentsply.com
Date: Monday, June 12, 2006 12:31 pm
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Audi 5000 TD or D wanted

> 
> Greetings folks,
> Looks like I've been looking in all the wrong places, i.e. the
> Audifans/Quattro community.
> I'm looking for an Audi 5000 turbo diesel engine.. or N/A diesel, 
> (for that
> matter) for Gina, my '86 5000 TQ Avant.
> I'm starting to understand that it may include VW Quantums also. 
> Is that
> correct, or was that a 4 cyl?
> Any info would be appreciated, as well as any BTDTs regarding weak 
> points,typical failure modes, parts availability, etc.
> Many thanks,
> Mark
> Central PA
> 717-699-4187
> 
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