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Originally Posted by justinperkins
I think it would be much easier to wait and find a decent 87 TD than to convert a TE. Even fixing the rust sounds easier than swapping the drivetrain/electrical. That is a seriously large job.
Relatively easily? Only if you're a badass with a lot of good tools/shop.
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well, I'm a half ass  with too many projects 
I'm going to keep driving the wagon and will probably see about fixing the rust.
It's just that where there is some rust, there is always more hidden. These cars really don't rust so the presense of some seemingly minor rust bubbles here & there usually indicates worse stuff hidden deep that will sooner or later make itself known.
I know eventually a nice diesel wagon will come along, but when and how $$$ is the question.
But if, I mean IF, a great deal on a great gas wagon comes my way, would it be worth considering?
Since I have the complete donor car, would I need additional parts or do I possess everything I need already?
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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles
RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5
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