At 10:45 PM 11/01/2000 -0500, Horace K. Sawyer wrote:
>David, I liked your breakdown and analysis of the various motor
>possibilities.  That was very helpful.
>
>My questions:  What motor is used in the Eurovan?  (except the VR-6, I know
>about it)
>
>I drove a '93 model Eurovan a few months ago and I thought it had excellent
>power.  I understood it was a five cylinder.  That engine in my van would
>be superb.  I don't need an engine now, but one day it could happen, as we
>all know.

2.5L - I'm not sure what fuel injection system as I don't have any papers
on it.  They also had a Diesel engine as well, at least in Canada!

>What are the details on this engine?  Is it the same as an Audi engine of
>some description?  Interchangeable aspects with vanagons?

It is the same configuration as an Aui I5 - I am looking for one of these
to drop in to my 5000S Quattro (Keep the CIS-III injection system).

>What do you or anyone else know about a conversion using this engine?

You are better off with an I4 - less money, less headaches and less cost to
keep them running.
>
>Thanks
>
>HK
>91 Westy

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