I've had an ALH Corrado swap, AHU Corrado swap and 2003 TDI Jetta Apr 11, 2014 #14 Swap transmissions, you are already swapping the engine and potentially a number of other subsystems. Well after months of gathering parts and information I am finally starting my swap. Press J to jump to the feed. Also a forum for advice, how-to's, mod discussions, and anything else concerning your TJ. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Both cars are manual FWD transmissions. I’ve found a 07 Audi A3 2.0T local to me in immaculate condition, except for the fact that it needs an engine. I'm sure this idea has been toyed around before, but here goes: TDI older yotas do seem popular, but if you're really looking to do a marketable kit, then a Jeep TJ is definitely the best bet. The car used was a 2001 Golf (ALH engine). The adapter plate that is probably covered the best is the Toyota W series.
I currently own a mk4 ALH Golf TDI that’s too rotten to be worth fixing. JavaScript is disabled. http://www.jegs.com/i/Quick+Time+BellHousing/698/RM-4082/10002/-1. This document explains injector removal, nozzle swap, and injector reinstallation on a VW TDI. This kit includes the major components to get your transmission mounted to engine, including: • Adapter Plate • Flexplate • Crank It's very odd. I would really like to see a 2.0L TDI conversion kit to a Jeep TJ wrangler. This kit pairs a Volkswagen TDI, AHU & ALH, with any Pre-LS Chevrolet automatic transmission (originally 4.3, V6 or V8).
I am not sure how different it would be, there are kits only for the 1.9L I have found so far. Hey everyone, I was planning on swapping the engine in my ‘97 wrangler with an ALH TDI, I was just wondering what I’d be looking for when buying the engine, like what all do I need along with the engine from the VW? JavaScript is disabled. I welcome email with comments or questions about the content of this howto! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. In my opinion, the greatest niche is for a bell housing versus an adapter plate. I am doing research in to it now, and I am not sure its ever been done yet. I'm trying to gather parts for my 87 now and my other 87 a while from now. ALH TDI swap questions.
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I currently own a mk4 ALH Golf TDI that’s too rotten to be worth fixing. The instructions should be similar for earlier TDI engines (AHU and 1Z). (I’ve got a little check list, I just don’t want to miss out on something and get stuck and confused), Basically what do I need to take from a vw to go along w the engine. make a kit for the 2nd gen 4 runner...it's a cheap vehicle (often $1k or less) rugged but with a completely crap motor, the adapter is already made by acme and is an excellent product... the niche is in the motor mounts, intercooler and piping etc...the above argument for importing a toyota diesel is bogus because you're faced with high initial prices and parts will be nearly impossible to find stateside.... as for wiring harnesses the tdi-E harness is so easy to fab up why would you pay someone to do it? A bell housing that went direct from the TDI/1.8t block bolt pattern to and R-series/AX-15 would be the schnizzle. You can even send me the prototype and we will make sure it works. You must log in or register to reply here. Both cars are manual FWD transmissions. The plan is to add a 2002 ALH into the truck in the next couple months. The second one would be the TDI/1.8t to the AW4/30-40L/30-43L, for Jeeps also known as the Aisin A340 series in Toyotas. Hey everyone, I was planning on swapping the engine in my ‘97 wrangler with an ALH TDI, I was just wondering what I’d be looking for when buying the engine, like what all do I need along with the engine from the VW? Anything you do to your own car is AT YOUR OWN RISK! He's got a tdi tj. My question is whether or not I’d be able to swap the TDI engine into the A3?
That would be one product that would be highly useful on large numbers of Jeeps and Toyotas. A subreddit for past, present, and future TJ owners. Jeeps, yes, HPA has done it, however, their "parts" are not "kits", and stupid expensive. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, TDI, maintenance, and more! 160 HP Kit for ALH TDI - Malone Tuning & Garrett Package (AAR1795) Rating * Name Review Subject * Comments * 1 Review Hide Reviews Show Reviews 5 Totally different car! I agree the price of that wiring harness seems excessive. Build it in both 6.5 and 7.5 lengths. Why mount the TDI that way? I’ve found a 07 Audi A3 2.0T local to me in immaculate condition, except for the fact that it needs an engine. A forum community dedicated to Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, and all turbo diesel owners and enthusiasts.
It seems like a lot of people have done the 1.9L TDI in wranglers, but not the 2.0L.
Why not design something simple where the longitudinal mounts bolt on? Swap transmissions, you are already swapping the engine and potentially a number of other subsystems.
A place to share your pictures, memories, and stories about your Jeep Wrangler TJ. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. VW and Audi TDI forum, Chevy Cruze diesel forums, VW Mk4 Jetta, Golf, New Beetle, Passat TDI forum, Mk5 VW Jetta, Sportwagen, and Audi A3 TDI forum, VW Mk6 Golf, Jetta, Beetle, Sportwagen TDI forum, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 901, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. A production run of maybe 10 at a time depending on demand would allow the price to drop by a very significant margin. Then this would easily roll into a JK after your TJ kit was completed. You should check out dirt lifestyle on youtube. Another vote for the old yotas.
I spent many hours on mine when I did my swap but that was a one-off. alh, bew, brm tdi to mk1 motor and trans package swap kit From: $ 380.00 $ 350.15 Here it is: everything you need to install your new driveline into your mk1 sleigh, Just pick and choose what items you want to … VW TDI forum, Audi, Porsche, and Chevy Cruze Diesel forum. I can see availability and cost of vehicle donors could play an important role. I’m aware of the obvious issues such as fuel and electronics, but i’m mostly interested to see if someone else is crazy enough to have done this, or at least attempted to.