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Hatterasker
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 Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:15 am Post subject: TDI conversion in '86 Westy: Yea? Nay? |
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Might have a chance to get a TDI motor that I would put in my '86 Westy.
Is this a good idea?
What are the obstacles if it does work?
What model/type of TDI motor works best?
How do I know that the TDI motor is worth the money and functional?
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dobryan
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:31 am Post subject: |
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Here is some good reading from the FAQ section to get you started.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6236052#6236052
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rsxsr
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:50 am Post subject: |
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Most straight forward is the early TDI engines pre 98. Don't know the letter codes to advise, but the blocks accept the NA diesel oil pan, bellhousing, and engine mounts. The later ALH and BEW? have a different block casting and require many custom parts. The 98 and 99 did not have the immobilizer, so they are a tad easier to graft into the Vanagon's wiring. The immobilizer is not a deal breaker.
There is a yahoo group devoted to vanagon tdi conversions. I used to belong, but seems the majority of threads were tire arguments about Syncros. Gets old.
Also, if you are not comfortable with a flybywire conversion there are several members that can provide a mechanical pump as well as a way to control the VNT style turbo. mark
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Hatterasker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:20 am Post subject: |
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| Again, rsxsr. Thank you. |
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crazyvwvanman
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:31 am Post subject: |
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You should join the Yahoo TDIconversions group if you wish to pursue a TDI. They have all the info you need. And no, they don't spend much time discussing Syncro tires, they talk about TDI conversion issues of all sorts.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/
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Hatterasker
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| Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:02 am Post subject: |
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| Done did. Just joined the group. I am on their Subaru conversion group as well. |
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rsxsr
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| crazyvwvanman wrote: | You should join the Yahoo TDIconversions group if you wish to pursue a TDI. They have all the info you need. And no, they don't spend much time discussing Syncro tires, they talk about TDI conversion issues of all sorts.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/
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Maybe I was a member at the wrong time. I would get a daily feed and found very little helpful information. Seemed to be mostly oil and tire questions. Glad to hear it is better now.
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