Goodbye ECOdiesel - totaled while parked @ 429,466 miles - Page 11

whitedog · April 5th, 2012, 16:41

So if you transfer all of the things from an EcoDiesel into a non-EcoDiesel is the new car an EcoDiesel?

Or, to put it another way, "what makes it an EcoDiesel?" Is it the powertrain, or is it the heritage of the shell?

compu_85 · April 5th, 2012, 16:45

It's the drivetrain. The body is just a GL jetta with gray interior.

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whitedog · April 5th, 2012, 16:48

The problem will be finding a donor in good shape, I would think.

bhtooefr · April 5th, 2012, 17:17

ECOdiesel is a 1.6TD with a smaller turbo (K14 instead of K24), 8 mm pump instead of 9 mm (and no boost enrichment), newer head gasket design, catalytic converter, and the AVX code transmission (I forget what a normal 1.6TD had).

compu_85 · April 5th, 2012, 18:46

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Originally Posted by whitedog

The problem will be finding a donor in good shape, I would think.

There are rust free Mk2s to be had, but it is getting tougher and tougher...

whitedog · April 5th, 2012, 19:04

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Originally Posted by bhtooefr

ECOdiesel is a 1.6TD with a smaller turbo (K14 instead of K24), 8 mm pump instead of 9 mm (and no boost enrichment), newer head gasket design, catalytic converter, and the AVX code transmission (I forget what a normal 1.6TD had).

So much a Philosophical look.

RacerTodd · April 5th, 2012, 20:57

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Originally Posted by PeterV

Grundy has a VERY limited useage clause. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/arch...p/t-79276.html

Though somewhat out dated There seems to be better choices.

That's a 10-year-old post. Direct quote from Grundy's site: "Grundy offers Unlimited Mileage on all of your vehicles - including older vehicles - through our Motor Vehicle Program." MVP is their program that covers daily drivers as well as classics.

owr084 · April 5th, 2012, 21:48

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Originally Posted by T-Roy

And that video!

Seeing her come around from the background and then up your street was like watching a scene from a horror movie!

I probably won't stop thinking about your loss and that video for a few days...just shows how quickly and randomly anything can happen!

Kinda like "Jaws," which gives me an idea.

J & L - you should redub the video to use the theme from Jaws. That MPV cruising through the neighborhood was just like the shark looking for an unsuspecting victim.

VeeDubTDI · April 6th, 2012, 07:30

That's a great idea. I actually had the jaws music in my head when I showed the video to someone last night.

DaveTDIpassat · April 6th, 2012, 07:32

It took me a while to realize Compu_85 and VeeDubTDI knew each other. Now it makes so much sense! Sorry for your loss. Hope everything works out and something good comes out of this.

FlyTDI Guy · April 6th, 2012, 07:41

I was thinking more like the Rocky theme...

valvecrusher · April 6th, 2012, 07:58

I have been looking for some parts...

I need a good dash..the turn signal /high beam (device) selector, cruise control...

Maybe some interior trim around the windows on the front?
Any chance you'll sell turbo? cylinder head + injection pump as a combo?
are the seats in good shape?

WHAT???!

too much? .... too soon? too soon?

lol

(sorry!)
just had to take a poke at you guys....trying to lighten up the mood a bit..

VeeDubTDI · April 6th, 2012, 08:28

LOL...

If we decide to part it out, we will start another thread in the for sale section. This is not going to turn into a part-out thread.

valvecrusher · April 6th, 2012, 09:07

really glad you saw the humor..
totally a jovial post in a bleak situation.

I got a odd sense of humor...so, pleased you 'got it'..

I figured i would 'take a stab' at a joke, I figured you wouldn't see that coming in under the radar!(not this soon)

If your insurance wants to talk to an ECO owner about perceived value, market selling price, or collectability...I'll be 'that guy'..
although mine is not for sale.
(so no pm me)

Just let me know if i can assist you at all with dealing with insurance..or whatever..

There are alot of good shape Mk2's around here..w-NC..cheap..

I hope you find another true ECO..
again, sorry about the '91...glad you and J weren't in it...and the kids weren't hurt either...

The video was SO riveting...and sick..

nkgagne · April 6th, 2012, 12:54

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Originally Posted by richmondvatdi

Just brought my teenage daughter in here and made her look at the pics and watch the video.

That's the smartest thing I've heard in this entire thread! Good on you!

VeeDubTDI, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your adjuster can agree on a fair value, and that the parts go to good use! The vehicle itself has had quite a following here, and has covered a great number of miles. It has had a good run; it's just a shame it had to end this way. Nobody was injured but it's a tough blow when you're so attached.