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Project GTD Documentation
-The Web Page - Always Under Construction -
Last Modified: January 29, 2000

- New autocross pictures added to Jake's GTD Page - Check out the new paintjob! -


Garrett T3 Turbo found on VW 1.6l TD

This Web Page is Dedicated to the Volkswagen GTD - The sporty yet efficient machine Powered by the Volkswagen Turbo-Diesel! (TDI's welcome!)

FEATURED PROJECTS

Walter Catino's 1.9l TD Pickup

Yes, a 1.9l TD caddy! But Walter started with a 1.6l with melted piston tops before he decided going the whole nine yards... The European 1.9l TD is now available for your viewing pleasure! (And apparently in the US aftermarket as well!) Check out these cool pics.

Jake's A1 GTD Homebrew

My 1.6l TD Rabbit documentation. Conversion from normally aspirated diesel to Turbo-Diesel, and lots more!

TEXTUAL INFO

The Glow Plug Guide to Troubleshooting

If you're having trouble starting, don't go ahead and replace those glow plugs! Figure out what the problem is first with the aid of this troubleshooter guide I put together.

Project GTD Engine Swap Progression

Some of my e-mail during the engine swap. An engine swap is not always as straightforward as it would seem!

Intercooler Research and Analysis

A little bit of information I've gathered about different intercooler options... (pretty outdated too - Jake)

Volkswagen Diesel Frequently Asked Questions

VWDSLFAQ.TXT

Want to convert an A1 GTI tachometer into use for a Diesel? This FAQ is for you. Send me E-mail if you have any suggestions for more FAQ's.

Bosch VE Injection Pump Tech Info

Now finally available! Find out more about the VW diesel injection pump - What it looks like inside, how it works, insight on how to tweak it... ;-) Where Bentley skimps, you can now splurge! Enjoy, diesel diehards!

LINKS

VW Diesel Mailing Lists:
onelist's "VW-Audi-Diesel" mailing list (click for subscription info + message archive)
vwfan's "diesel" mailing list (click for subscription info)

Recently there have been a lot of new resources for VW Dieselheads on the web. Some of the best ones are posts to the VW-Diesel mailing lists - by all means sign up if you own a VW Diesel (or are considering one)!

Roger Brown's Project Caddyshack VW Diesel Pickup webpage

Roger Brown takes care of his trusty A1 VW Diesel pickup. To be turbocharged at some point? These animals are just like Rabbits from the cab forward, just have a longer wheelbase. Gotta love 'em!

Dominique Cormann's GTD

Another GTD Project Rabbit just like mine... except this one's baby blue! :D Good luck with it, Dominique!

Martin Jagersand's Westfalia Diesel Page

These vehicles may not look much like Rabbits on the outside, but they have the same engines! Martin is treating his to a 1.9l Turbo-Diesel upgrade!

AA Transaxle - german transmission rebuilder

Darryl does a great job rebuilding VW Transaxles at very good prices and my GTD now runs happily with one of his rebuilds. He is also one of the most knowledgeable VW people I've met!

VW Diesel Parts & Free Tech Help

Here is a nice supply of parts / services for the Volkswagen Diesels here on the web. There is also some tech info avaliable on the web page, as well as VW Diesel E-mail tech help avaliable.

The Phat Rabbit Page

Check out Wyatt Markus' VW Rabbit page. Some nice pictures showing paint work and lots of other stuff.

David Marshall's VW Web page

Hailing from Canada, David Marshall puts up a great web site dedicated to all things VW.

Scott's Jetta TDI Page

Scott is an avid Jetta TDI enthusiast. Volkswagen has made some amazing advancements in diesel technology with their new TDI line of diesel engines.


You can reach me by e-mail at: jakeru@home.com
My personal web page is here.