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Forgive me if this question has been asked a million times...I did a search and didn't get any results.
Anyway. I have a 90 Jetta Wolfsburgh that has 178,000 miles on it. The ole 8V is getting tired, but the body is impecable [aside from the paint and the hood..which is getting replaced this week]. It should make it through the winter, but if I want to continue driving it, I'm going to have to at least put a head gasket and clutch in it. At any rate, it's tired and slow.
If I were to do a swap, I would want to make turn it into a more economical [and cool] car.
Has anyone else had first hand experience with a similar swap? I imagine the cheapest way to do it would be to find a wrecked TDI, but I have no idea how hard they are to find.
Any estimates on cost and time? Any links to resources or documentation on this swap would be extremely helpful.
Anyway. I have a 90 Jetta Wolfsburgh that has 178,000 miles on it. The ole 8V is getting tired, but the body is impecable [aside from the paint and the hood..which is getting replaced this week]. It should make it through the winter, but if I want to continue driving it, I'm going to have to at least put a head gasket and clutch in it. At any rate, it's tired and slow.
If I were to do a swap, I would want to make turn it into a more economical [and cool] car.
Has anyone else had first hand experience with a similar swap? I imagine the cheapest way to do it would be to find a wrecked TDI, but I have no idea how hard they are to find.
Any estimates on cost and time? Any links to resources or documentation on this swap would be extremely helpful.