My 1Z TDI Rabbit Truck Conversion

vw_nut

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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
No I kept the mk1 setup cut the pedal off and welded the mk4 pedal to the mk1 shaft, one of my easier things I did
 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
One of the last pieces to the puzzle i Needed to complete my engine, excited to get it going
 

vw_nut

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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Its resting place for paint, should be there for a week to ten days same color
 
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vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Sanded and wire wheeled engine bay taking seam sealer off, glad it was cool out

 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Stripped the bay, took the steering rack out which has been leaking for a while, dropped the A-arms, struts, everything else out of bay for paint, got rid of the grey hammertone and will be painted same color as truck, fixing a few spots on the truck also


 

G60ING

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MD
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No TDIs Currently, I have an R36 Corrado. I've had an ALH Corrado swap, AHU Corrado swap and 2003 TDI Jetta
It was great on the first round now it should be off the charts. Any chance you would bring this out to SoWo?
 

vw_nut

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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Well thanks Frank for the kind words,im really trying to Frank, i think it will be back from paint next week, i have to assemble the motor, still waiting on my stg2 colt cam comming from canada, its a lot to do in 4 weeks, work, my house suffered damage monday in a storm, i have 2 rooms damaged, geepers what else can happen, and i sure hope when i get it running Jfettig will be able to fine tune it, lots of ifs and buts but im working now on the front end, cleaning, painting, getting ready to assemble it when it comes out of paint what a lot of work, some things just wont get done before sowo, i spoke with matt bounds last week he said you better be there, so no rest i guess, are you comming???, it will be good to see you again, by the way that block you gave me will be in my truck...ha
 
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G60ING

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MD
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No TDIs Currently, I have an R36 Corrado. I've had an ALH Corrado swap, AHU Corrado swap and 2003 TDI Jetta
I'll have the family beater (polo) there just look for the blue car that looks out of place.
 

oldpoopie

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May 14, 2001
Location
Portland Oregon
TDI
2001 golf gl, 2006 jetta, 1981 ALH swapped rabbit pickup, 1998 beetle
I wish you could get some clearer photos of your clutch pedal setup. I'm struggling with figuring out how I want to tackle the hydraulic clutch swap.... UGH!
 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
truck is in the paint booth it may be monday or tues before i can get any more pictures
 

vw_nut

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Ex Got the truck painted, time now to put it all back together, will pick it up hopefully Fri weather permitting

 
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vw_nut

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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
I pick my truck up tomorrow, all wet sanded and buffed, she shines!!!!!

 

vw_nut

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loaded her up on the dolly and were headed home, hope ya like my wheels!!!!!, they all match..haha, my liittle golf has pulled many many cars, 433,000 on the car, i just rebuilt the motor last year, shes my daily driver
 
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AndyBees

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May 27, 2003
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Southeast Kentucky
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Silver 2003 Jetta TDI, Silver 2000 Jetta TDI (sold), '84 Vanagon with '02 ALH engine
Looking good ......... and looking forward to the finished job!

Check out my barn find..

 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Awesome awesome Andy how come I can't find any, well I have 4 two for parts
 

sccaddy

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Aug 23, 2011
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South Carolina
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96TDI Passat, 1.6 81d caddy, 86d golf, 82d rabbit, 81ALH caddy, 82 Westy
WOW! Great paint! She sure does shine. I should have some pics of mine soon.
 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Crank,Rostin Rods, BHW Pistons in the block, gonna mask it off and paint the block
 

bblume

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Denver
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92 Vw mk2 gtd
Love the painted block!!

I went with a SB stg2 quiet setup
Mine had distinct timing marks ...did yours?
 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Thanks, The brown is the same color as my interior, not sure if I want to keep the gloss or make it more of a satin

I have not looked at the marks yet
 

96passat1z

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Plainfield, CT, USA
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96 Passat wagon 5sp (has a new home now), 02 Jetta auto (WVO), 01 Jetta auto (Dad's car)
Wow! Quite an ongoing project! Sure wish I could find a Caddy but slim chance up here in the rust belt! So here I sit on a running '96 Passat wagon that used to be my DD until my dad upgraded me to an '02 Jetta, looking at a Rabbit of unknown vintage here in my hometown with a phone number on the windshield...body looks solid...hmmm...
 

vw_nut

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Beechgrove, TN, 37018
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, 1981 VW pickup TDI Conversion, , 2000 Golf TDI,1985 Cabriolet 16V,2006 jetta
Well after a 3 week hold up, they sent the wrong head studs, ordered right just sent wrong ones,had them 7 mo had to see where I got them, so head is on,getting it ready to put in
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