[Vwdiesel] Diesel conversion project

[dieseltdi at verizon.net]

Well even though I have yet to finish my 68 bug (it is getting there, I need to post new pictures on my website) I have had a VW Rabbit Cabriolet dropped in my lap.  Since my son wants the engine and transmission (it has an ABA 2.0 engine swap and he actually did the work to earn the car in trade) I have decided to drop in a turbo diesel engine.  I have purchased a 1.6 TD from Quality German in California along with a 4T transmission that mates with the engine.  This is the RA/SB code TD with watercooled turbo and intercooler.  Stock it is rated at 80 HP.  Anyway, I know someone on the list has done a diesel conversion of a Cabby but my old brain can't remember which of you, so...... if you have been down this road, please drop me a line off-list so that we can commensurate about the process.
Also, if one of our UK or European members will contact me, I need to find a service manual that covers this engine (UK Mark with the Quantums comes to mind).  Thanks, Hayden

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Proud owner of:
2004 Jetta GL PD TDI
1968 Beetle, my latest project, watch for details
And many, many, many VWs; from a 1947 Beetle (13 Beetles total), to Vans (5 - 3 splitties, 2 bay window (both were campers), 1 Vanagon Westy, Rabbits (3), Karmen Ghia (1), Jettas (7), Passats (2), Dasher (1), New Beetle (1), and Rabbit Pickups (3) most now gone but not forgotten.