jrcstudios
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First of all, special thanks in no particular order to davidpa, tongboy, MrDave, hobojoker and anyone else that has done or is doing the same thing that I am. I've spent the last week reading your threads. I'm hoping you guys will check on me and give me advice as I dive into this..
My project truck is a 1982 Rabbit Pickup. I am putting a 1Z TDI engine from a 1996 Passat into it, as well as the O2A transmission. I have removed all wires from the two vehicles, and plan to use the Passat fuse panel and wires as much as possible and re-terminate connections to the rear of the vehicle and its accessories. This seems like it will be fairly easy, as I have found that wiring color codes for old necessities like the headlights and wiper motor have not changed since '82. (and I labeled everything I unplugged from the Passat) Wiring will be the easy part for me, that's my strong point.
I only have one wiring question so far, what is the switch on the clutch pedal for? Is this just for shutting off cruise control? I need to get a copy of a '96 Passat Bently or something...
I'm not sure what to do about a shifter. This is what it looks like in the Passat:
I'm still trying to figure out how it comes out of there!! Is it from the bottom of the car? I'm not sure its even worth removing, if I could get something better. What shifter have you guys used?? Is there some performance racing shifter (complete) available?
I want this one (pic courtesy Top Gear) it looks like it would be easy:
Then there is the power steering pump.. I've read davidpa's thread on it, but I want to keep the A/C compressor, as my truck had factory A/C. Will that pulley kit still work?
Or maybe there is a power steering rack&pinion for a rabbit? Maybe its cheaper to keep ‘er in this case?
Motor mounts: I read somewhere I can take a saws-all to the factory engine I.P. bracket and motor mount to make the right side of the engine work, and I think that will do well.
I will make the O2A mounts myself, WRD is too expen$ive...If anyone has some drawings with dimensions, please share, or else I will when I'm done
Intercooler question: Since I have factory AC, I don't have much space in front. I think I'm going to have to put it elsewhere. Maybe below the bumper somehow? It needs to look good, though. Or can I just put it under the hood somewhere with a small fan on it? Throw some ideas my way... and keep in mind a hood scoop is the LAST resort!
Stay tuned... and there are more pictures here to look at.
--JRC
My project truck is a 1982 Rabbit Pickup. I am putting a 1Z TDI engine from a 1996 Passat into it, as well as the O2A transmission. I have removed all wires from the two vehicles, and plan to use the Passat fuse panel and wires as much as possible and re-terminate connections to the rear of the vehicle and its accessories. This seems like it will be fairly easy, as I have found that wiring color codes for old necessities like the headlights and wiper motor have not changed since '82. (and I labeled everything I unplugged from the Passat) Wiring will be the easy part for me, that's my strong point.
I only have one wiring question so far, what is the switch on the clutch pedal for? Is this just for shutting off cruise control? I need to get a copy of a '96 Passat Bently or something...
I'm not sure what to do about a shifter. This is what it looks like in the Passat:
I'm still trying to figure out how it comes out of there!! Is it from the bottom of the car? I'm not sure its even worth removing, if I could get something better. What shifter have you guys used?? Is there some performance racing shifter (complete) available?
I want this one (pic courtesy Top Gear) it looks like it would be easy:
Then there is the power steering pump.. I've read davidpa's thread on it, but I want to keep the A/C compressor, as my truck had factory A/C. Will that pulley kit still work?
Or maybe there is a power steering rack&pinion for a rabbit? Maybe its cheaper to keep ‘er in this case?
Motor mounts: I read somewhere I can take a saws-all to the factory engine I.P. bracket and motor mount to make the right side of the engine work, and I think that will do well.
I will make the O2A mounts myself, WRD is too expen$ive...If anyone has some drawings with dimensions, please share, or else I will when I'm done
Intercooler question: Since I have factory AC, I don't have much space in front. I think I'm going to have to put it elsewhere. Maybe below the bumper somehow? It needs to look good, though. Or can I just put it under the hood somewhere with a small fan on it? Throw some ideas my way... and keep in mind a hood scoop is the LAST resort!
Stay tuned... and there are more pictures here to look at.
--JRC