gti engine advice

Post by **tiki25** » 29 Oct 2006, 18:31

Hi,
New to the forum! Currently restoring a 1983 1.9 petrol van (water pumper) Am thinking of a gti 8valve engine conversion.
Was just wondering how easy it really is, have heard good and bad storys!
What do i need in terms of adapter plates? gearbox? engine mounts? or alternatly does anyone know of somewhere in kent that would be willing to carry out this sort work?
Many thanks any info will be much appreciated

Post by **philippacman** » 29 Oct 2006, 19:23

you will need ,
diesel
sump ,oil pump and pick up pipe,gear box bell housing,engine mounts,input shaft,clutch and fiy wheel,coolant pipes and few othere bits and bobs, BUT if your getting all this why not let me fit a nice TDI diesel for you and you wwill have just as much power if not more and around 40mpg

Post by **Westy.Club.Joker** » 29 Oct 2006, 19:37

What sort of revs is the TDI doing on the motorway at around 70mph?

Post by **philippacman** » 29 Oct 2006, 19:41

cant say for sure no tacko but id say 4to 4.5k?????????????????????????

Post by **tiki25** » 29 Oct 2006, 20:20

Thanks for the info. TDI sounds interesting not sure my bus would make it to N wales in its current state! Out of interest what sort of money would we be talking?

Post by **philippacman** » 29 Oct 2006, 20:45

PM ED YOU,

Post by **philippacman** » 29 Oct 2006, 20:47

OH I i think you need to post more than 5 times to read your PM S, just write hello 5 time and post it up i think thats how it works?
can do the GTI to for you too, just so you know