Hi folks, new to the forum but I've been reading a ton!
I've had my eyes on TDIs for some time now, and recently a 97 Passat TDI came on the market that I'm interested in. But the kicker for me is that I've a little one on the way and thus want as safe a car as possible. I'm also a student, so I have to be looking at the MkIII generation because of price considerations.
I live in a place where snow, ice and rain are very real and frequent factors to consider. I have a truck now without ABS and have been fine so far (I know to keep plenty of space...). I've also had cars that had ABS and know experientially that it is a saver when traction is compromised (but not zero.)
So, I found the article: "4 lug to 5 lug hub conversion on the mk3 TDI" and see that an ABS swap is possible, but probably difficult.
Has anybody actually done this, and/or does anyone know of a writeup (pictures helpful) of it? I'm mechanically inclined, but the most complicated automotive work I've done so far is to replace a waterpump on a Jeep. How much could I expect (ballpark, upper limit--all new/refurb. parts) to spend on it?
My hope is that this Passat is actually one of the few that had ABS installed when it was new, but I can't count on that.
Thanks!
I've had my eyes on TDIs for some time now, and recently a 97 Passat TDI came on the market that I'm interested in. But the kicker for me is that I've a little one on the way and thus want as safe a car as possible. I'm also a student, so I have to be looking at the MkIII generation because of price considerations.
I live in a place where snow, ice and rain are very real and frequent factors to consider. I have a truck now without ABS and have been fine so far (I know to keep plenty of space...). I've also had cars that had ABS and know experientially that it is a saver when traction is compromised (but not zero.)
So, I found the article: "4 lug to 5 lug hub conversion on the mk3 TDI" and see that an ABS swap is possible, but probably difficult.
Has anybody actually done this, and/or does anyone know of a writeup (pictures helpful) of it? I'm mechanically inclined, but the most complicated automotive work I've done so far is to replace a waterpump on a Jeep. How much could I expect (ballpark, upper limit--all new/refurb. parts) to spend on it?
My hope is that this Passat is actually one of the few that had ABS installed when it was new, but I can't count on that.
Thanks!