Audi A6 C6 - Engine swap from 3.0TDI to 3.0 TFSI

[gixxerk7]

How do,

I have a failing A6 C6 2007 3.0 TDI. The engine has cam chain tensioner issues as well as other issues so the car is effectively a write off in terms of value. So.. I was thinking about having some fun with it as it is not worth selling.

I was thinking about getting a used 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine that did go in these bodies but wondered how much of a pain it is in terms of all the gubbins that goes with it and wondered if anyone here has done such an engine swap ?

If so, how much of a nightmare is it to do?

Many thanks.

Ben.

[Whitean3]

I would expect it to be a complete nightmare.

[carinaman]

Did they do that engine without Quattro?

Isn't there someone who specialises in putting Audi V8s in B5 shape A4s and Passats. They may know how to do it.

[Bumblebee7]

Converting a diesel into a petrol? I don't think I'd like to even know how awkward that would be to do properly.

[4941cc]

Gear ratios, instruments, fuel tank, pumps, lines. Let alone the admin fun of re-registering it with DVLA and changing taxation category/emissions etc.

Just buy an already complete petrol one instead.

[gixxerk7]

sorry yes it is a quattro car.

Hmm, yes I was thinking wiring wise and ECU and sensor wise it would probably be a complete pig, even though my car shape and model was available with that engine. Thanks for your replies.

[Baldchap]

I know of someone who swapped a PD100 for a PD130 many years ago. Both were 1.9 PD TDIs and apparently the job was an absolute nightmare. I'd imagine with even more electronics and a fuel type swap for relatively little gain, it'd be time and money better spent just buying the car you want.

[Liamjrhodes]

as said converting a diesel to a petrol is a pain. Would be easier and more than likely cheaper to buy the car with the engine fitted already

[gixxerk7]

yeah I think you are right, not worth the hassle, Will drive it till it pops then look for a 3.0 TFSI. Thanks for your help.

[stevieturbo]

Whitean3 said:

I would expect it to be a complete nightmare.

I would expect even worse.