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Eng swap gq 4.2td into a 2.8 tdi 98gu ?

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 8:43 pm
by pete's GQ
has any one done it?
Ifso what are the problems
I have a complete 94 gq 4.2td and was thinking about ripping out he engine and gearbox and putting it in a 98 2.8tdi.
Any useful comment would be appreciated

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:02 pm
by ozy1
why would you want o do it?

if you do, will yopu be selling your turbo off your 4.2?

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:18 pm
by pete's GQ
no the turbo would go across with the motot

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 10:20 pm
by ozy1
sorry i read it backwards, it would be a great conversions, as the TD42 has better power fugures, has been done on here