David Marshall wrote:
>
> The 1.8T is simpler than the TDI for a few reasons:
>
> - The Passat / A4 1.8T has a throttle cable - TDI has a potentiometer you
> have to interface

        Not any more. Starting with the 99 model (I believe), they
are all drive by wire. If you can find an earlier Passt/A4, you're
right, they use a throttle cable. Though, I think a throttle
cable is as hard to modify as futsing with the potentimeter... To
each their own.

> - The 1.8T is gasoline and you don't have to change over your fuel system

Change your fuel system ? ;)

You mean change the fuel filter type and mouting location?
Maybe fuel hoses too?

> - Wiring is a *little* easier than a TDI... both are pretty modular
> (Central Electric II)

Ugh. The wiring issues are a pain in the neck on the TDI especially
if you want to keep the built in cruise control. This is mostly
complicated by the fact that the yard that pulled my engine kind
of clipped off some of the connectors (which I think were important)
and they failed to give me all the parts. But that's my own problem
really...

dave