> Also, if you are looking for a 1.8L Turbo engine, get one from a Passat or
> Audi.  The Golf IV and New Beetle engines are 100% drive by wire like the
> TDIs and they are a LOT more complicated to get running in a "primitive"
> Vanagon.

        The Passat and Audi have 'upgraded' to the drive by wire rev
of the Motronic engine management system in the 2000 model year. Thus,
if you want a throttle cable, you'll need an engine out of a 1999 or
older passat or audi a4.

dave