I have not purchased any thing from P.P. before but I can tell you that the
1.9TD is a respecable engine.  It isn't going to set any acceleration or
speed records over a 2.0L otto engine but they do have more power at the
lower RPMs which is what the Vanagon needs - considering that oil futures
is a $37 USD a barrel - I am seriously considering a 1.9TD or TDI.

At 12:47 AM 14/10/2000 EDT, - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe wrote:
>I am fortunate to own a 40K mile '82 Westy Diesel.  However the 1.6 at times
>tries my patience and it is clearly evident that it was better suited in the
>Rabbit application.  Therefore I am looking to upgrade the poweplant.  I am
>told the diesel set up allows for an easier transition to the inline-4.  I,
>however, am spoiled with my current MPG and am considering the 1.9 Diesel.
>Has anyone purchased one of those offered from Parts Place in Michigan?
>(Prices seem O.K.)  Should I go N.A. or Turbo?
>
>Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
>
>Jeff
>
>82 Westy
>74 Beetle
>88 Jetta
>97 Jetta
>
>

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