best diesel

[Hydrophobic]

what is the best newish diesel to put in my mk1?? would any of the t4's (2.5turbo) fit?? is it hard to fit? I have heard about the new mk5 tdi's requiring oil that cost $30/litre so not interested in that. What other turbo diesels fit?? My other option is to throw fuel economy out the door and put a 12a rotary in it.

Cheers.

Ian.

[imported_brackie]

what is the best newish diesel to put in my mk1??
From what I have read, all diesel blocks will bolt up. If you are fitting a late model Tdi motor you will need all plumbing, computer and exhaust manifold/turbo. I've investigated importing a 1.9 Tdi and 5 speed (yes, the gearboxes have different ratios) form Europe and it will cost ~ $1k in freight plus government charges.


would any of the t4's (2.5turbo) fit??

Not sure about the external dimensions. The 5 cyl certainly wouldn't!


is it hard to fit? I have heard about the new mk5 tdi's requiring oil that cost $30/litre so not interested in that.

Balance it out. It's synthetic oil so the change interval is much longer. It works out pretty close to using a good quality mineral oil.


What other turbo diesels fit??

None that I know of. Most people fit Golf diesels to other makes, not the other way round!


My other option is to throw fuel economy out the door and put a 12a rotary in it.

Don't you dare!!!! :evil:


Cheers.

Ian.

[peter_j_g]

If you like a challenge then go the TDi route, however it's much simpler to use an engine with a mechanical fuel pump. I had an 82 Mk1 GTD 2 door with a 1.9 litre that originated from a transporter, plus a bigger turbo & an intercooler...

Try Golf Loon, he's probably got something in that famous shed of his!

[Golf Loon]

Yeah thanks Peter.

I have a 1.9 Diesel Engine and 5 speed from a late Golf 2. Not turbo, but complete and gagging to convert your 1.5. :wink:

Steal it from me for $1000

[imported_brackie]

1.9 and 5 speed should slot straight it. You'll have to change the gear linkage and perhaps the clutch from manual to hydraulic depending on what the gearbox came out of.

[Golf Loon]

Gearbox is cable clutch. Your Mk1 cable will match straight up.
Gearlinkages need to be swopped over and engine mounts. Thats it.