Former VWDieselParts.com Forum

Libbybapa, I want to stay away from any of the electronics of the TDI's. I have no experience with creating an MTDI or working on any of the TDI's so it's likely out of the question for me. I only have 1.6 TD and Cummins 12 valve experience and feel confident working on those from complete rebuild t...

It looks like the 2.0L Turbodiesel Audi will fit right in, engine code DE. It also appears there's a later European version, code NC that has 100hp. There was one (the DE) on eBay for $750 that someone just bought. Was that you bbob203?? :) It also appears they come out of the 1981-1987 Audi 100's a...

Excellent link, thank you. I was aware of the existence of the 5 cyl TD but have never seen one. Maybe if I start looking I can find one.
I am scheduled to look at the car in two days and will make a decision then.

Thanks for the data! I'll know if I'm still interested after I look at the car tomorrow.

I'm going to look at a Craigslist listing tomorrow for an '87 Quantum Syncro that has a 5 cylinder non-turbo gas engine. Would it be possible to put in a 1.6 turbo diesel and have enough power to drive it at 75mph on the freeway. I have the engine and am VERY interested in having an all wheel drive ...

That's exactly what I was looking for!!!

Excellent links and it explains the differences, thank you.

I have access to good a 1.6 non-turbo mechanical head that I want to use to replace my tired old worn out 1.6 mechanical turbo head. What are the differences? Hardened valves? Different cam? The non turbo head was reconditioned by a friend of mine and is in great shape. My old turbo head is currentl...

Link to a good discussion about this:

http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=29728.45

Quote from Mark (The Miser) UK on the TDI-IDI site: This is what I have personally experienced. This is for M12 stretch bolts I use a Snap-On dial gauge torque wrench. IIRC it's 2% or better. Initial angular torquing peaks at approximately 115 to 125lbft. The final torquing only reaches 95 to 105lbf...

When these engines were new, right off the assembly line, did the owner bring the vehicle in to the dealer to have them re-torqued?

I'm having trouble making a decision to do the final 1/4 turn since I've driven the car over 2,000 miles since replacing the head gasket.

A quote from "demon" with "quantum-man's" replies, very interesting as it relates to my original question about torqueing the final 1/4 turn: demon: So i pulled the head offf today. Head looks great, no cracks, all cylinders look to be burning evenly and the same. The cylinders l...

The problem with the front hubs is likely PO over-torquing or cross threading or just old hubs or lack of care in reinstalling the wheel. When I had the tire shop re-mount my tires (they only snapped 2 before I started mounting my own wheels) they snapped a wheel bolt and said, "They get old an...

Adding a few more quotes from related posts for my own reference: Quantum TD: Jack used to claim that you didn't need to do the 1000 mile retorque unless it was seeping. Something about the new head gaskets or something. I just get leery on that last round. It seems like everytime I try to do it, I ...

I found the post from Quantum-man.... I need an explanation on "when the plastic position is reached". I can't find Fats' or Quanutm's original post. Quote: 1000 miles is too long. Bentley transcribed 1000km to 1000miles when plagerising :shock: I believe in about 500 miles revisiting the ...

It's been over 2000 miles since I replaced a head gasket and I still haven't tightened the bolts the final 1/4 turn. Is it wise to do it now? On another post which I can' find now someone had a suggestion for the final tightening: loosen each bolt individually and then re-torque per the book. Or may...