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Subject:Re: Source for VNT turbocharger, as used on Euro TDi 115HP?
From:Bob O'Shaughnessy
Date:Tue, 11 Apr 2000 06:34:27 -0400

Karl M (thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM) said on the date of 4/10/00 10:56 PM

>Another failure on my recent trip (one that I was able to repair on the
>road) was my recently-rebuilt KKK turbo. Rather than again rebuild that one,
>I'd really like to move on to a newer VNT (variable nozzle) unit, as is used
>on the European 115 HP TDi's. Anyone have a source or lead on where I might
>locate one? Or some other small VNT, used on other small engines? Thanks!
>
>Karl M

     As I understand it, late model 90hp TDI's like mine have the VNT
turbo.  This the very popular "one turn of the screw" mod.

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Bob O'Shaughnessy,         Columbus, OH
vanagon@columbus.rr.com
99 A3 Jetta TDI
85GL with basic Westy interior
74 Bus (Dad's)
72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid
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