Hi Mick. others,
Karl Mullendore is one his way to the west coast to check out a
variation on these engines right now. It is the  TDI with a
mechanical (hybrid) pump. Supposedly virtually identical torque,
power, etc. Hopefully much simpler to install because of non
electronic control, although not a direct bolt on for the oil pan
and oil pick up and motor mounts. I'll keep anyone interested
updated on what I (ok, what Karl) finds out. Hoping to try one
early next year.

Myron Lind
81 Westy
82 Diesel Westy w blown motor
----- Original Message -----
From: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 4:21 AM
Subject: tdi

hey... I've heard you volks talking up tdi's and wishin and
dreamin about a tdi conversion someday for about a year and a half
now.  well today my wife and I went to the vw dealership in Kona
(the only one on the island!) and test drove a tdi beetle and tdi
jetta.  man were we impressed!  so quiet, so responsive, and talk
about great gas mileage... woah!  I'm ready to buy one.

too cool.  now I fully understand what you guys and gals have been
so excited about.

Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-935-5557
808-935-0066 (fax)
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com