This is a super cool build thread man. I'm glad the engine is much lower now. At first i was like meh, then i was like now it just got cool.

i wanna ride in it!! that would just be the coolest thing to take to DGRR and run the whole weekend without putting fuel in it :D

i like the build man, i have mulled over a TDI FB myself as a daily driver that isnt FWD and stupid, but has style and kick ass mpg

After taking a very long extended stay in the garage I have finally made progress toward getting this project finished and on the road.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ieselrx7-1.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...selrx7-2-2.jpg

sizing up a radiator and intercooler
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ieselrx7-3.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ieselrx7-4.jpg
new mounts before going at them with the angle grinder

Best part, in combo with the new engine mounts and notched sub frame the hood closes with the engine inside!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ieselrx7-5.jpg

hoping to have it out for testing with the new turbo by the end of the month!

Good deal. I was beginning to think you'd given up on it.

:lurk5:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z61LPm2Ggzs Running with the new mounts.

woo! i was curious what had happened to this thing.

Did some work this weekend, after almost four years of mostly sitting in my garage the diesel is ready for road testing.
engine out again due to a bad oil pan seal-
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-3.jpg

Back together

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-9.jpg


http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-7.jpg

the old hood, no more hole needed!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-6.jpg


12 gallon plastic fuel cell has replaced the stock tank, I'll be running 100% biodiesel all the time and a rusty old gas tank would get eaten up pretty fast

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-8.jpg


http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-1.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../diesel7-4.jpg


I wanted to simplify things and get some miles on this before the next upgrade so It will be run NA for a while. next step is eventually adding the turbo back on and running a hybrid propane biodiesel mix.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZZVnI9l3c

needs more turbo!

:smilielol5:

i'll get right on that!

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ieselfb-33.jpg


It has become the daily driver. mid 40s mpg and not all that slow.
new exhaust will come with the turbo for now its a sidepipe

Now with more boost, much faster and smoother at highway speeds

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3...eselturbo1.jpg


First under boost drive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIywB0pU7V4

Vids of full pull!