2003 Jetta TDI

[D'arce]

I had picked this up as a donor for a swap and it never materialized.
runs well
transmission shifts fine
interior is decent
I never had it on the road but did drive it around the neighborhood to keep everything moving.

needs:
tires
front struts
trunk latch/switch

I'll post up some pics in the morning, make an offer.
located Virginia 23140

 

[Greyhome]

[MENTION=280860]D'arce[/MENTION] sad to see this engine not in your runner, but I understand things don't always work out. Hope all is well, bud.

Somebody buy this thing. The interior is NICE.

 

[infamousRNR]

[MENTION=280860]D'arce[/MENTION] [MENTION=149839]Greyhome[/MENTION]

what's the allure to the TDI swap?... is it more powerful or reliable over the 5zv-fe?



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[D'arce]

[MENTION=280860]D'arce[/MENTION] sad to see this engine not in your runner, but I understand things don't always work out. Hope all is well, bud.

Somebody buy this thing. The interior is NICE.

Hey thanks man, yeah somebody bought it. Hope your doing well, haven't heard from you in a bit!

The TDI swap is in my opinion too complicated with not enough support, other than being able to buy an adapter plate. After doing the research I am more inclined to go the OM617 route through Doomsday Diesel. Looks to have more support and a lot of kinks worked out of the process.

My truck has the 3rz-fe and at 265k it won't last forever. So yes more power and F/E over the 3rz.