Re: Type-44 5k with TDI engine?

[Brett Dikeman <brett@pdikeman.ne.mediaone.net>]

I beg to ask, why not just buy a 5k TD?

They were made throughout the 5K model line.  Pretty wimpy power though. 
Well under 150hp.  Not to mention a PITA to start in the winter time, a 
PITA if you need to jump start it(BTDT with a Mercedes Diesel; it took 5 
tries and severely taxed my 200's alternator) and they weigh a TON.  About 
the only advantage is milage(and supposed better emissions, but too many 
diesels are not properly maintained and pollute more than gasoline 
vehicles.)

1-2 have been seen out and around new england.  They are EXTREMELY rare 
here, so I guess that's your main problem.  My economics professor(a big 
fan of diesels, just bought a Jetta TDI)  saw one once, followed it, and 
asked the owner, on the spot, how much he would be willing to part with the 
car for.  The guy turned him down.

In any case, I think it would be easier to track one down than build it. 
Cheaper, as well!

Brett

> Is in possible to install the 2.5 I5 TDI engine (that you US residents
> never got) in a mid 80's 5k? I can get my hands in a 140 hp TDI engine
> and an old (85) 5kS with not-so-good engine. The engine fits right in,
> after what I've heard, but what about transmission (possible/necessary
> to use the TDI trans?), wiring and "all the other stuff"? I know it's
> not a "drop in and drive" job, but is it possible at all? The
> relatively chap 5k cars with the very powerful and good-sounding TDI
> engine would be great, and Audi even manufactured a type 44-based 100
> TDI back in 1990.. I've heard of people installing the I5 TDI in the
> VW Vanagon, so the TDI in the 5k has to be possible, or what?
>
> I'll appreciate any advice!
>
> ES

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