Hello all,
I have a 1999 VW Passat 1.8t manual, and was wondering about putting a tdi engine in the car. The engine I think would fit in best would be the tdi with the AHU engine code. Now, the biggest obstable it seems is actually getting the engine as it would have to be imported from Germany. Anyone have any feedback on purchasing an engine from Germany? Places to buy, shipping costs, etc?
In addition I have been trying to figure out what other parts would be needed. My first question is will my manual transmission bolt to a AHU tdi? The gear ratios are close from what I gather, so I think I could get by with it.
Now the part that concerns me the most is the wiring harnesses. Would I be able to get by with just a new ecu and engine wiring harness? ETKA lists different part numbers for the ac harness in the AHU and the AEB(1.8t). What other harnesses are needed? Will I be required to replace all the wiring harness in the car?
Another question I had deals with the fuel tank? Would I have to purchase a tdi fuel tank or can my current tank be modified in some way to work?
Has anyone put a tdi engine in a pre 2005 B5 passat other than SVTWEB?
Thank you for any input.
I have a 1999 VW Passat 1.8t manual, and was wondering about putting a tdi engine in the car. The engine I think would fit in best would be the tdi with the AHU engine code. Now, the biggest obstable it seems is actually getting the engine as it would have to be imported from Germany. Anyone have any feedback on purchasing an engine from Germany? Places to buy, shipping costs, etc?
In addition I have been trying to figure out what other parts would be needed. My first question is will my manual transmission bolt to a AHU tdi? The gear ratios are close from what I gather, so I think I could get by with it.
Now the part that concerns me the most is the wiring harnesses. Would I be able to get by with just a new ecu and engine wiring harness? ETKA lists different part numbers for the ac harness in the AHU and the AEB(1.8t). What other harnesses are needed? Will I be required to replace all the wiring harness in the car?
Another question I had deals with the fuel tank? Would I have to purchase a tdi fuel tank or can my current tank be modified in some way to work?
Has anyone put a tdi engine in a pre 2005 B5 passat other than SVTWEB?
Thank you for any input.