Re: Type-44 5k with TDI engine?

[Whitson <whitson2@gte.net>]

Brett Dikeman wrote:
> 
> 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

The TDI is a much better engine. No problems starting in the winter. Has
much more power than you would think. I wish VWoA/AoA would start shipping
those 2.5's over here. I love the 42mpg my Passat gets. I have a Passat TDI
which is more fun to drive, sometimes, than my 4kq.
   As far as the pollution factor goes, I think if a gas and diesel are
maintained the same over thier life, good or bad, the emissions would be
about the same. The emissions are different where the gasoline emits more
gas while the diesel emits more particles(particulates).
-- 
Whitson
'86 4KCSQ