Mk1 Octavia 4x4 estate converting from 1.8t to 1.9 tdi pd

[jjsoctavia]

Hi as this is the forum for project journals I've decided this is the best place to start.

What I have at the moment is a standard mk1 octavia estate 4x4 1.8t(as all rhd's are) with just 70,000 miles on the clock. Car is just fine but is a little dull with the elegance interior and the 27 mpg is a little bit much :-).

So.... I've decided to take on the task of converting it to tdi pd, some would say not a hugely beneficial task, but one all the same that I'll do, while I'm at it I'll also change the complete interior for the vrs one and fit vrs bumpers

I have bought a gttdi 115ps bora for the engine/wiring looms etc as the gttdi also has asr/traction control

Ill be putting pictures and updates on here as I'm at it.

I have yet to find someone who has undertook this type conversion yet in the uk but if you have, please get in touch as your expertise would be a great help

[jjsoctavia]

Engine/box out:-)

[R1 4GHA]

Look forward to seeing how this turns out, Id love a mk1 4x4 pd130

[2276]

I keep thinking about a similar 4x4 diesel conversion. I saw a MK4 golf on ebay a while back that had been modified this way so it has been done!

My main concerns are...

1) getting a good diesel engine + gearbox

2) compatibility issues with the electronics, but if you have a complete TDI car as a donor, then everything should be readily available

Whats the best MPG that the standard 4x4 can actually get??

[Raf_]

Where are you getting a box from?

Sent from my dad's old HTC Incredible S, not a dodgy s3!

[jjsoctavia]

Hi guys just finished off the conversion :-) car running sweet as a nut had a few wiring issues but after a few days head scratching I got there in the end :-) only problem I have is that I left the petrol furl pump in the tank just wondering if would be building up too much pressure, I can hear the relief valve in it under pressure all the time, might do no harm I suppose :-)

[jjsoctavia]

Oh ya got a donor bora 115 gttdi and the box came all the way from Germany :-)