OFFICIAL: Boxeer.com 2.0 TDI CR engine review thread

[Silverghost500]

Wow! That setup looks great! Can you mount the Vanagon OEM air conditioning compressor and power steering pump on this, or does it require more modern components/configurations?
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1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic

Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA

[Zeitgeist 13]

I really like that new front engine mount set up.
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'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[syncrogreg]

[ProspectiveOwnergon]

What do people do with all that engine bay clearance?

[syncrogreg]

[ProspectiveOwnergon]

[Vanagon Nut]

Not sure if this has been posted, and if this isn't the correct manual please advise, but here's the VW
" Self Study Program 820433 The EA288 Diesel Engine Family Design and Function " PDF:

http://pics3.tdiclub.com/data/517/820433_EA288.pdf

It sure sheds light on just how much work is required to adapt this engine to an older vehicle like the Vanagon.

I found the balance shafts interesting; I was curious how VW reduced or eliminated engine vibrations.

Neil.
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1981 Westy DIY 15º ABA

1988 West DIY 50º ABA

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[D Clymer]

[Vanagon Nut]

[human compass]

I have a syncro with a 6 speed suby transmission, final drive is 4:86. It's currently got a suby 2.5. I have found this lacking in torque for any moderate steep offroading. Since I wont be changing back to a syncro trans as it's an overlander, not a rock crawler, I'm looking for something with gobs of low end. This conversion seems to have roughly the same torque as an SVX. Can it be tuned to have higher torque safely?

thanks!
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84 Westy Syncro- 3.3L SVX stage 2 tune,subaru gears 6speed with tbd, front locker, porche brakes x4, aux tank, radflo susp

[syncrogreg]

This new ea288 with stock OEM ECU has lots of torque. You can let go of the pedal at idle and it will crawl with strength. We have a 10% over stock tune if you want that's fun.
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[human compass]

[syncrogreg]

[human compass]

[mjshira]

[Silverghost500]

Is the new 2.0 TDI Boxeer kit only for manual transmission Vanagons, or can it be installed to an automatic transmission? If it can be used with an automatic, was a new flex plate included, or did you have to source your own?
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1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia "Von Westy"
Honda K24A converversion-Road Testing Phase
3-Speed Automatic

Von Westy YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhyZYxJEQrUuLnMbLleeIA

[jimehat]

I too am interested in the Boxeer upgrade. I have a few concerns that don't seem to have been resolved:

1. starting in cold temperatures - it's cold and snowy in Utah 6 months out of the year
2. Ongoing support - it sounds like the only support available is from whoever installs the engine. This is very concerning considering someone is spending 15-20K and on their own once receiving the kit. And the Boxeer kit having a proprietary ECU flash.
3. Is there any consideration of installing an OBDII port so that when support is needed a local mechanic can investigate and understand the programming in the ECU

Hoping someone can shine some light on these concerns as their is very little information online regardingthis upgrade.

[0cean]

[human compass]

I dont think his integrity is in question, but we are worried about what happens if there is a programing issue?? send the ecu back? will he be able to equip installation centers with diagnostic and reprogramming ability (ideal). a bit of infrastructure would certainly make this even more amazing than it already is.
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84 Westy Syncro- 3.3L SVX stage 2 tune,subaru gears 6speed with tbd, front locker, porche brakes x4, aux tank, radflo susp

[VikingWagen]

I am seriously considering a Boxeer conversion for my syncro westy after looking at all of the alternatives over the past 15 years. Still running the original 2.1L WBX with nearly 200k miles and it runs perfect and burns no oil. That said, I would rather upgrade preemptively as opposed to breaking down on the back roads and look forward to a wee bit more power to get up the hills. I plan on having the transaxle and front diff rebuilt with upgrades as they have about 75k miles on them. The cooling system has been redone with new radiator, hoses, SS junction, SS pipes.

What other things do you recommend to be done during the swap? Fuel tank seals, sender, hoses? I occasionally smell gas fumes near the rear, so I suspect bad tank grommets. New Porsche 930 CV’s? Change transaxle gearing and go for bigger tire/wheel combo? I’m running 15” Rheins with 205-65r15 Nokian WRC3 tires now, but would consider going to bigger 205-75r15 for a bit more clearance. That size really was a bad match with the WBX’r and OEM gearing, but doable for TDI/custom gear setup. What about plumbing the intake to the snorkle? Not a fan of K&N sucking dust in the engine bay. Snorkle and sand trap work well for me. What am I missing?