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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Grim_Reaper on 17 July 2009, 19:36

Title: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 17 July 2009, 19:36
right, ive had enough of not having any boost on my non turbo diesel engine...i hate it  :cry: its nippy enough, BUT boost is for winners  :evil:

question time...AFAIK i just need to change the whole complete engine, exhaust DP and ECU, everything else is the same such as the fuel pump and filter...

anyone have anything to add to this before i end up having another screw up on my hands???  :laugh:
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Wayne on 17 July 2009, 20:51
Why not pick up a mk2 turbo diesel lump, would be a lot easier.
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 17 July 2009, 21:29
i want a mk3 tdi90...from another mk3

and im not asking to bolt a turbo to my engine, im looking to swap the complete thing and bin the one in there right now...
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: boneybradley on 17 July 2009, 21:34
sign upto vag-cat.com and it will give all the parts options for all engine codes (just remember the uk only got upto 90bhp tdi's)
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 17 July 2009, 22:38
90 bhp is still better than friggin 40 :doh: :laugh:

why do i have to go to another forum??? gah, im just gonna give it a bash...be sure to keep an eye for a thread of me ranting about how it doesnt work and i made it worse because i attacked everything with a large hammer!
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: boneybradley on 17 July 2009, 22:55
its the catalogue info you want...i put the link as there's a few different engine codes for the tdi's and i'm unsure if the parts are the same?
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Wayne on 17 July 2009, 23:33
i want a mk3 tdi90...from another mk3

and im not asking to bolt a turbo to my engine, im looking to swap the complete thing and bin the one in there right now...

Everything on a TDI is different to yours, I would think your better bet is to find a doner car.
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 18 July 2009, 00:14
i want a mk3 tdi90...from another mk3

and im not asking to bolt a turbo to my engine, im looking to swap the complete thing and bin the one in there right now...

Everything on a TDI is different to yours, I would think your better bet is to find a doner car.

thats not what i wanted to hear :lol:

i think i know of a free tdi going ;) rocket ship milage though :doh: but ive seen it and its pretty reliable
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Wayne on 18 July 2009, 09:08
i want a mk3 tdi90...from another mk3

and im not asking to bolt a turbo to my engine, im looking to swap the complete thing and bin the one in there right now...

Everything on a TDI is different to yours, I would think your better bet is to find a doner car.

thats not what i wanted to hear :lol:

i think i know of a free tdi going ;) rocket ship milage though :doh: but ive seen it and its pretty reliable

Might be your best bet.
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 18 July 2009, 10:59
i want a mk3 tdi90...from another mk3

and im not asking to bolt a turbo to my engine, im looking to swap the complete thing and bin the one in there right now...

Everything on a TDI is different to yours, I would think your better bet is to find a doner car.

thats not what i wanted to hear :lol:

i think i know of a free tdi going ;) rocket ship milage though :doh: but ive seen it and its pretty reliable

Might be your best bet.

i know what you mean, its always best to have a complete doner car (mmm doner bugger!!!)...i was hoping i get away with just the engine and loom/ecu :( oh well, thanks for the gen wayne :-D
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Wayne on 18 July 2009, 11:19
I am 99% sure the fuel system will be different as it is higher pressure.
Title: Re: going from non turbo diesel to TDi
Post by: Grim_Reaper on 18 July 2009, 23:58
thanks for your help...got a doner car...hopefully the engine still runs :eek: