Do I get the Sloth award?, 1.9TD Conversion Options

[jdogg]

Yeah, Bill.....any updates? I know your company is gone, and your house projects should have been completed by now...Time to get back to work!!!

[r_towle]

Given the torque that the diesel is putting out, I'd highly recomend using the 012 trans from the Passat. The best, would be one that was behind the same motor as the gearing will be MUCH improved. It would require converting your pedal cluster to accomodate a hydraulic clutch master cylinder. And you would also need to get creative for axles as the lengths will be different, as well as the flange diameter.
I did the above for my 1.8t conversion, and it is heads above in drivability over the 901 I moved from.
If you are only going to "toodle around", then what you have may work fine.

Hi,
Would you provide alot more detail on your conversion?
more pics of the motor/tranny in place...farther away so we can see it.

Also, what kind of mileage (mpg) are you getting with the 914D

Rich

[andys]

Given the torque that the diesel is putting out, I'd highly recomend using the 012 trans from the Passat. The best, would be one that was behind the same motor as the gearing will be MUCH improved. It would require converting your pedal cluster to accomodate a hydraulic clutch master cylinder. And you would also need to get creative for axles as the lengths will be different, as well as the flange diameter.
I did the above for my 1.8t conversion, and it is heads above in drivability over the 901 I moved from.
If you are only going to "toodle around", then what you have may work fine.

Actually, the 012 gear ratios for the TDI are nearly identical to the 901 ratios. I agree that the 012 grearbox would be the prefered way to go. Between 012's however, there are many ratio variations to choose from depending on the code.

BTW, how did you solve the hyraulic clutch issue on your conversion? Also, can you please post more photos of your 1.8T swap, as I know many are interested in this combination.

Thanks,

Andys

Andys

[Bill D]

I have the engine in place with a fabricated front mount (thanks Jason) and a Kennedy adapter mounted to the 901 trans. The engine is a AAZ which has the same bolt pattern as an old Rabbit. I milled a exhaust mounting flange using 1/4" plate and have some 2 1/4" stainless exhaust bends to act as a down pipe.

I have installed stainless fuel lines and have ordered new carpet and speaker pods (thanks 914world vendors).

I need to start another thread but my perfect looking inside sound deadening on the floor is lifting which leaves a great place for water to collect onto bear metal. After seeing this I would certantly remove this crap on any 914 that still has the original pans. I chipped away on the material on the drivers side and all was well but the passenger side was still sticking in most places. I ended up being saved by using a Fein tool to do the scraping and it save more than a few hours of labor.

Bill

[Bill D]

Some pics of the slow progress

[type11969]

Bill - How much was the engine and where did you purchase it from? Always thought a diesel 914 would be pretty damn cool. The AAZ isn't a TDI, right? Does that make the install and connection easier or more difficult?

Thanks,

Chris

[Bill D]

I purchased the engine from VW a few years ago. It is a non TDI and is easier to install. There are places that sell these engines for vanagon conversions. You would have to contact them to find out how much. There are used 1.6 TD motors that are around and would be much less expensive.

Bill - How much was the engine and where did you purchase it from? Always thought a diesel 914 would be pretty damn cool. The AAZ isn't a TDI, right? Does that make the install and connection easier or more difficult?

Thanks,

Chris

[type11969]

Thanks

[neo914-6]

I purchased the engine from VW a few years ago. It is a non TDI and is easier to install. There are places that sell these engines for vanagon conversions. You would have to contact them to find out how much. There are used 1.6 TD motors that are around and would be much less expensive.

Bill - How much was the engine and where did you purchase it from? Always thought a diesel 914 would be pretty damn cool. The AAZ isn't a TDI, right? Does that make the install and connection easier or more difficult?

Thanks,

Chris

from the dealer? nice project! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

[neo914-6]

Given the torque that the diesel is putting out, I'd highly recomend using the 012 trans from the Passat. The best, would be one that was behind the same motor as the gearing will be MUCH improved. It would require converting your pedal cluster to accomodate a hydraulic clutch master cylinder. And you would also need to get creative for axles as the lengths will be different, as well as the flange diameter.
I did the above for my 1.8t conversion, and it is heads above in drivability over the 901 I moved from.
If you are only going to "toodle around", then what you have may work fine.

Actually, the 012 gear ratios for the TDI are nearly identical to the 901 ratios. I agree that the 012 grearbox would be the prefered way to go. Between 012's however, there are many ratio variations to choose from depending on the code.

BTW, how did you solve the hyraulic clutch issue on your conversion? Also, can you please post more photos of your 1.8T swap, as I know many are interested in this combination.

Thanks,

Andys

Andys

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) ! did you use unequal length axles?

[BiG bOgGs]

Where did you get your adapter plate? Or did you fab it yourself? Can you please let us know what it took to match the engine to the trans.

I have dropped a 1.6 TD into my Suzuki Samurai and I love it. It would be cool to have one in my 914 also.


Jim

[LarryR]

SWEET! My 09 jetta tdi is a lot of fun to drive. I can only imagine what its drive train would be like in a 914.

The 09 has 239 ft lb of torque and 139 hp. Even in the 3500 pound jetta it scoots pretty nicely.

[Bill D]

Where did you get your adapter plate? Or did you fab it yourself? Can you please let us know what it took to match the engine to the trans.

I have dropped a 1.6 TD into my Suzuki Samurai and I love it. It would be cool to have one in my 914 also.


Jim

kennedy adapter. They modified my flywheel.

[PatrickB]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Any updates?

In the middle of this same conversion, lots of AAZ engines here in Canada... '74 2 litre car that needs the engine freshened anyway, and a decent AAZ in stock, so got the Kennedy parts . Picked them up a the post office last week. Hoping to see some better pics of the front engine mount you built..
Want to put the rad in the engine compartment if possible, car used to have a 360 Dodge V8 so there's pipes to get the coolant to the front, but I want to get the front trunk back! What did you wind up doing for cooling?