Re: TDIs

[Peter Guthrie <guthrie@sqf.hp.com>]

"Robert B." wrote:

> Hi List,
>
> Re: TDIs, these are great engines, was even thinking of converting my
> Audi Coupe Quattro to a 5 cyl. TDI, but gave up after discovering that a
> used 5 cylinder TDI costs about $3000 and for that price, I can buy a
> 20V turbo. TDIs last so long that automotive recyclers don't get many.
>
> Only 4 cylinder TDIs are sold in America and these will work in an Audi
> with Passat parts because the Passats mount the engines like Audis do,
> that is fore-aft.

Not true, the B4 Passat (87-95) had a transverse engine. The latest Passat
has longitudinal engines like the current A4 and A80/90.


>
>
> I drove a TDI Golf once. Had enough torque to spin both front wheels off
> the line and got 5,5L/100km going 160kmh. (about 45mpg). The new
> generation of TDIs start just like gas engines, have lots of torque and
> don't stink at all. They purr like kittens rather than clatter like a
> can of bolts (old Rabbits come to mind).
>
> 5 clyinder TDIs are only found in the Caravelle (Eurovan) and all other
> TDIs are V6s. These Eurovan engines use the same block as the old 5
> cylinder engines, but with a taller block and more mounting points for
> the injector pump.
>

I had a loan of a new A6 2.5TDi Avant when my A4 2.6Q was in for some
warranty work, what a car, just as quick and never less than 35mpg and
I wasn't sparing the horses ;)

>
> Kind Regards
>
> Rob
> Germany

Peter