Well, I decided not to sell this beast. I started repairing the rust a few weeks ago. Once that was done it was time to install the lifted suspension. In the process of this I figured out that the original trans would not bolt up to my bigger axles. So, a trans swap was planned, luckily I had one sitting in storage. Since I had the trans out, why not upgrade motors? RIGHT?? Well, that was easy!! I had a couple 2.0L motors sitting around so out with the 1.8L. Also, found out that with the lifted suspension it adds 2" of track width! This is great but I also now have to put in the longer tie rods from the parts Passat.

I currently have all the rust issues solved, front suspension is mounted(minus tie rods), and new motor and trans are sitting in the car. I'll work on getting pictures posted here shortly. And will hopefully have a few of the motor swap later this week.