Passat VR6

[Golf Loon]

So there has been much deliberation in the house of Loon as late.

The wifes Saab Turbo has reached that age when I`m spending too long fixing it.

I want to get her back in the fold of VW and we need a bigger car than a golf. So I`m thinking Passat. Particularly after seeing the one Ausgolfer nabbed in Melbie.

The car has to have leather, go fast and preferrably be manual.

Nearly bought a 1998 Model last week with a blown Turbo. It was a bargain, but a basketcase. As soon as I saw the P plates I thought Oh No.

So we found this. 1996 Model VR6 in Green with Grey Leather. All Options.

Auto unfortunately, but its an imperfect universe!





It has 110000kms and everything works, electrics, sunroof, air, heat. Its great. Goes Hard

Needs a better stereo, Bigger Wheels. 17s at least we think and maybe a wheelbearing.

[imported_brackie]

Dieselize it!

Looks beautiful, Matt. BUT......Pull the motor and put a 1.9TDI and 5 speed into it (better still with your connections in the UK get a 1.9TDI and 6 speed out of a wreck!) That would get rid of the slushbox and didn't anybody tell you that we've reached "Peak Oil"?

[Golf Loon]

Re: Dieselize it!

Looks beautiful, Matt. BUT......Pull the motor and put a 1.9TDI and 5 speed into it (better still with your connections in the UK get a 1.9TDI and 6 speed out of a wreck!) That would get rid of the slushbox and didn't anybody tell you that we've reached "Peak Oil"?

I`m adompting the emu attitude to peak oil (head in sand) at the moment, but the petrol for the Passat will still be less than a commie or falcon.

[peter_j_g]

Here's someone actually doing this - putting a TDi in a passat (although it's a later model):

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=211618

[GoLfMan]

yeh just fill it up and pay for the petrol... it has to be done.

[Golf Loon]

New Shoes

Got some Audi TT wheels on bay for the Girls Passat



The old tyres were too old and the wheels too small for the car.
These have good rubber and a few scrapes. I`m not to worried about that, as the Mrs tends to scrape park anyway.

It handles better on the corners and no rubbing.

[imported_brackie]

Lookin' good!

Looking better all of the time! Wheels really suit it. When's the Tdi and 5 speed goin' in??

[Golf Loon]

Might have to harass the wise one for a box. Dunno about the TDI. VR6 Manual would be pretty sweet though.

[Golfwise]

Funny that I even have pedals gear change,clutch hydraulics. somewhere in the shed.

[Golf Loon]

Funny that I even have pedals gear change,clutch hydraulics. somewhere in the shed.

I should be right, I have most of that already, just the box.............

[Golf Loon]

Made this sexy Grille out of a piece of mesh. I hate the bulbous nose of the beast. What do you guys reckon?



I thought it looked hot, but the Mrs made me change it back!

I also got all the bits for the manual conversion, but now she thinks perhaps its too big and she doesnt want such a big car!
I`d kick up more of a fuss, but shes just had a baby so I cant say ****!

[golf3]

That looks pretty damn good for a home jobbie!!!

When does all the manual stuff get installed???

Enjoy doing the pedal box!!
HAHAHAHA!!!
Steering column bolts did my head in!!

Is the centre console any different for the manual gearstick?

[Golf Loon]

Thanks man.
I was set for the conversion, but the boss has spoken and perhaps we will just sell the car as is. Lots less work.
I havent really got the time for another conversion at the mo, I`m in the throes or ripping down the shed to build a bigger one and I need to finish the Mk1 before this can happen.

[golf3]

Would you consider selling it with the conversion gear??

[Golf Loon]

Yeah, but be quick, there are several offers on the table.