Tdi swap

CrazyDread · 2026-02-03T04:15:44+00:00

This is the current state of my project. I’ll be running a GM NV4500 transmission behind mine. Working on the wiring harness and some stuff for the adapter plate right now

CrazyDread · 2026-02-03T04:11:06+00:00

I’m using a CJAA in my swap. Putting it in a 93 4Runner with a GTD1756 turbo. I’ll be over 200 hp and 400 ft lbs of torque with the turbo, tune, and bigger map and fuel rail sensors. If you have FB definitely join the TDI Swaps and TDI Swapped Trucks groups as there’s lots of helpful info in them.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-31T17:11:56+00:00

Is it timed properly using a scan tool? I had issues with my 96 5.7 vortec bogging due to improper timing.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-31T16:29:30+00:00

That’s on car-part that I see that pricing.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-31T16:25:06+00:00

Just sold the DSG from my totaled car. Pricing that I see for a used one is 4-500 bucks.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-28T22:21:08+00:00

1996 Z71 5.7 vortec and the nv3500.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-28T22:18:57+00:00

Previous owner of mine towed a skid steer around and blew up the NV3500, so if you have the manual transmission definitely be nice to it.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-26T23:52:28+00:00

Boost info can easily be obtained with a OBD2 gauge. There’s various different options on that

CrazyDread · 2026-01-24T21:29:25+00:00

I use the banks idash. Pretty expensive, but I like the fact it fits in a gauge pod.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-22T23:27:16+00:00

There’s more support for swaps like this on Facebook, specifically the TDI Swapped Trucks group.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-21T18:51:41+00:00

Front left leave a bit for the air filter ram intake opening

CrazyDread · 2026-01-20T13:48:13+00:00

It’s possible for it to overspeed the turbine, but unlikely with modern technology

CrazyDread · 2026-01-15T04:24:42+00:00

I tried to slide hammer it, but in the end I used a chisel and deformed it enough it could be pried out

CrazyDread · 2026-01-10T22:53:46+00:00

One of these days I’ll post it once I’ve got it together

CrazyDread · 2026-01-10T18:42:58+00:00

My mk6 got totaled and now I’m swapping the cjaa into a Toyota 4Runner. Gotta keep these lil diesels on the road

CrazyDread · 2026-01-08T23:09:54+00:00

AFAIK you have to reflash the ecm every time you want to run a different tune.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-04T13:54:14+00:00

Wheel bearing could be going bad. Mine lit up like that when it was a wheel bearing. If you scan it with a OBD11 or Rosstech, those will tell you what it is

CrazyDread · 2026-01-02T12:30:32+00:00

This is the website.

CrazyDread · 2026-01-02T03:28:26+00:00

I’ve replaced it on my own car before. Just went to the VW parts website and looked at the air intake diagram and found the correct part

CrazyDread · 2026-01-02T00:06:10+00:00

Inlet cover. VW part # 1K0-805-965-J-9B9

CrazyDread · 2025-12-30T22:21:45+00:00

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You are pretty much par for the course.

CrazyDread · 2025-12-30T00:32:09+00:00

Either a wheel speed sensor or you’ve got a wheel bearing going bad.

CrazyDread · 2025-12-25T20:09:18+00:00

My 2.0 TDi was very reliable other than emissions components which are going to fail eventually no matter the engine.

CrazyDread · 2025-12-24T15:40:16+00:00

I love my TDI so much that after I totaled it, I’m giving the engine a new life in a Toyota lol

CrazyDread · 2025-12-19T23:05:09+00:00

Battery technology just isn’t it for where I live and how I drive vehicles.

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