Step by step: How to reverse the rotation of a 1.8T (06A block)

[tristessa]

[xoo00oox]

[xoo00oox]

check it out guys, the wire harness mods are up.

[xoo00oox]

I made an update to the cam section so to include the modification needed for the cam position sensor, check it out.

[soissisc]

I can't thank you enough for sharing!
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Mark

68 Westy
92 Jetta (oh it is retired)
99 Eurovan
05 NBC
06 Audi A3
72 Westy (I am going to fix it up)

[ndorian]

I'm not there technically, but I can appreciate the info shared. Thanks.

[xoo00oox]

You're welcome guys, Hopefully we'll be seeing more of these being put together.

what is posted is pretty much all the info needed to make the engine run counter clockwise. The rest is done like any other conversion- get the engine/transmission situated in place, fab up a engine mont bar and transmission mount, wire it, plump it, configure the shifter, de-bug it, enjoy it!


When used in a Syncro with a Quattro transmission, this engine will fit under the engine lid without raising it at all. For the 2wd, we raise the lid 2". When used in 2wd Westfalia, we raise the lid 2" and also move the lid toward the passenger side of the van so you can lift it right up without sliding it from under the cabinets.

[zuhandenheit]

I'm almost sorry to post here with no content except appreciation -- but then I'm not sure any amount of appreciation could be excessive.

I am pretty well committed to diesel and have never thought that any of this information would be personally useful, but I enjoyed the original thread. And THIS thread is one of the most generous I've ever seen here -- both in terms of the content and the spirit (given that, after all the work that went into sorting this, you could have monopolized the process).

You deserve all sorts of good juju from the mechanic gods.

[Vanagon Nut]

[tristessa]

[Zeitgeist 13]

As others have said, this is an extremely generous display of selfless charitable distribution of genius and dogged pursuit of innovation. Way way cool Andrew.

The next level would be if someone with the resources for mass fab production and distribution could manufacture the hardware bits, like the oil pump bracket, pulley stand-offs and trans mount, etc. Other than the wiring work, those bits seem to be the only major items standing in the way of more advanced DIY types or even shops from getting these drivetrains into more vans.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[Vanagon Nut]

[vanagonjr]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Must be a Seahawks fan...
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[vanagonjr]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Wink wink, nudge nudge...your secret is safe with me
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[skills@eurocarsplus]

[xoo00oox]

Zuhandenheit- Thanks for the comments! You mention the Tdi, the ALH uses the identical oil pump as this engine I showed. I had started reversing a TDi, I am sure I can do it, just don't know if I'll ever be able to find the time to finish it.


Zeit', 'Nut, and 'Tessa- I know that belt just looks wrong runnning on the wrong side of the rollers and water pump but it works. There are no signs of wear on the back side of the belt. I originally thought of putting the water pump in my lathe and cutting the teeth off it to make a smooth pulley but decided to try it as-is. I like the idea that it is not a custom made pulley, you can pick one up at any auto part store. This was always my goal in making these engines, to do it with as few custom made parts as possible.

[levi]

[Vanagon Nut]