Tdi engine....

Post by **rachelann** » 30 May 2008, 09:29

Firstly, please be patient with me, I have read the wiki and loads of posts but it really doesnt make any sense to me yet.

I have a 1.6 diesel, no turbo. I love my 'van but it's flat. I have the chance of a good 1.9Tdi from a t-reg Passat (free) - have the entire car so the ECU (whatever that is) etc is all there. I have Clever Mechanic offering to do the work for a good price and I trust him very much.

What I need to know from you folk is:

1/ Is this do-able?
2/ What snags is Clever Mechanic likely to encounter?
3/ Are there any predictable extra expenses?

In layperson's terms please!!!!

Post by **andysimpson** » 30 May 2008, 18:43

1. yes
2. lots
3. will need gear ratio's changing

Mechanic does not sound to clever to me to be doing it for £600-800, i think he will regret taking it on.

You will spend several thousand to do it properly, 1.9TD would be MUCH cheaper and in my opinion is much better sutied to a t25.