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Gauging interest in a VW TDI swap kit for Jeeps...

 
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XJ92TDI
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:54 pm    Post subject: Gauging interest in a VW TDI swap kit for Jeeps... Reply with quote

Hey everyone...(obviously) I'm new here, but I'm just trying to gauge interest in parts to swap a VW TDI into a jeep. I've got a 92 XJ (hence the name) that I will be using to prototype the initial transmission adapter and motor mounts, but would like feedback from other jeepers as to what they are looking for. Obviously, it's a long list for a swap like this, so right now, I'd just like to get an idea of how many people would be interested, and for which models of Jeeps, which transmissions and the engines they would be replacing. I will also be posting on some other sites as well, so if you respond here, please don't respond to the others as well, I'd like to get an honest idea. I figure, there's nothing better than 4 wheeling, except being able to 'wheel more often because you are spending half as much money on fuel!

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Sean
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 12:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Gauging interest in a VW TDI swap kit for Jeeps... Reply with quote

XJ92TDI wrote:
Hey everyone...(obviously) I'm new here, but I'm just trying to gauge interest in parts to swap a VW TDI into a jeep. I've got a 92 XJ (hence the name) that I will be using to prototype the initial transmission adapter and motor mounts, but would like feedback from other jeepers as to what they are looking for. Obviously, it's a long list for a swap like this, so right now, I'd just like to get an idea of how many people would be interested, and for which models of Jeeps, which transmissions and the engines they would be replacing. I will also be posting on some other sites as well, so if you respond here, please don't respond to the others as well, I'd like to get an honest idea. I figure, there's nothing better than 4 wheeling, except being able to 'wheel more often because you are spending half as much money on fuel!

Thanks,
Sean

IMO: Most XJ wheelers buy XJ's because of the low cost, ease of finding OEM parts, relatively easy to repair, etc.

Over complicating it with a VW TDI setup would scare the average XJ owner away. Not to mention the cost of the conversion. Shocked

Just my opinion. I've been wrong before and I reserve the right to be wrong again. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I never said I was taking the easy road...But it's not hard to spend a lot of money on what's supposed to be a cheap project. Besides, if someone is in a similar position to mine, that is, the 4.0 in their jeep is leaking from just about every orifice, and it's in need of a rebuild or replacement. Why not upgrade?
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

XJ92TDI wrote:
But it's not hard to spend a lot of money on what's supposed to be a cheap project.

I hear that. Laughing

Good luck with this. Keep us informed as to what you figure out.
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