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

[Bill D]

I found a 73 914 in good condition in July 2006. The intention from day one was to convert this car to electric or diesel.

The car had been stored for 19 years. I had to do the typical flush the gas tank rebuild the calipers etc. I put a hundred miles or so on the motor that was in the car and then it sat for a few months while I started gathering up information to do an EV
conversion. The numbers for weight and range just didn't add up for my requirements so a diesel conversion was decided on. Now I just hope to get it running before we run out of oil.

[andys]

Bill,

If that's a post '97 motor, then AFAIK any Audi/VW Passat transaxle (model 012 [nee Boxster])will bolt up to it. This would give you a modern 5 speed and only require a cable shifter (and no trans adapter plate). I think the stock CV's will bolt to the flanges; someone here has swapped an Audi/Boxster trans who may be better able to answer that question.

Andys

[okieflyr]

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.

[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

[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?