lagomorph
Veteran Member
Hey all!
I got my motor/trans combo from Peter (vw4motion) and I'm just waiting on a few extra parts that were omitted in the box to start my swap! He said they should be here soon, so I'll give you the run-down of the beginning of the project.
I wanted a TDI wagon, 5 speed, leather, sunroof, and a 02.
Good luck.
I bought a 2001 2.0 model (gasser) for $7k , including delivery to Seattle from NY, and a complete TDI conversion from Peter for $3600, including the delivery/customs/etc...
The wagon's high mileage, had 162k on it when I got it. Well taken care of, though-I've driven it for the past 8 months, and now it has 178k. I was looking at TDI's that were just a little lower mileage for $14-15K, so I've saved myself @ 3k just off the top. I've already done some mods to the car, (coilovers, wheels, recaro interior, euro headlights) and it's pretty much how I want it, with the exception of the engine compartment.
Here's the victim......
And the new monkey heart that will power the 'beast from the east'
And the nest of wiring to trace and label, which is now about 3/4 done.
I'll be posting more pics when I start the tear-down later this month. This will be the first project I try to fully document and update.
I got my motor/trans combo from Peter (vw4motion) and I'm just waiting on a few extra parts that were omitted in the box to start my swap! He said they should be here soon, so I'll give you the run-down of the beginning of the project.
I wanted a TDI wagon, 5 speed, leather, sunroof, and a 02.
Good luck.
I bought a 2001 2.0 model (gasser) for $7k , including delivery to Seattle from NY, and a complete TDI conversion from Peter for $3600, including the delivery/customs/etc...
The wagon's high mileage, had 162k on it when I got it. Well taken care of, though-I've driven it for the past 8 months, and now it has 178k. I was looking at TDI's that were just a little lower mileage for $14-15K, so I've saved myself @ 3k just off the top. I've already done some mods to the car, (coilovers, wheels, recaro interior, euro headlights) and it's pretty much how I want it, with the exception of the engine compartment.
Here's the victim......
And the new monkey heart that will power the 'beast from the east'
And the nest of wiring to trace and label, which is now about 3/4 done.
I'll be posting more pics when I start the tear-down later this month. This will be the first project I try to fully document and update.