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1981 1.6 diesel Rabbit Pickup w/ 1992 1.8 turbo Jetta engine

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#1 ·
I have the 1981 Rabbit Pickup 1.6 diesel w/4 speed and need to do some engine work. I also have a change to buy a 1992 1.8 turbo diesel w 5 speed Jetta for a really good price that runs good. How hard a conversion? Is it a near bolt in or is there a lot of fabrication work to be done? It would be nice to have the extra power if it is an easy exchange.
 
#2 ·
It all depends, on if it is a transverse engine?

Maybe I am getting them confused with a Passant.

I would say that you would probably need the entire electrical harness and fuse box, as I imagine there are a few upgrades to the electrics than the older rabbit diesel, what they might be I wouldn't even have a clue.
I suggest that you buy a Haynes for the year the car is because I didn't think that a 1.8TDI existed on that model year.
 
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