have a look at at a stock diesel van

Alistair

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'82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94
albell@uvic.ca
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on 3/2/03 7:19 pm, David Marshall wrote:

> My Syncro Double Cab is about to go under the ratchet again this weekend or
> next.  I will be removing the 2.0L I4 gas unit and installing a 1.9L Turbo
> Diesel in its place.
>
> While I am doing this, I want to move the main battery to the rear of the
> van so there isn't 10 miles of cable to run all that current through.
> Winter and Diesels require a lot of juice so I want to install a slightly
> larger battery and install it closer to the starter and the glow plugs,
> which consume all the much needed juice.
>
> Any suggestions or tips on how to fasten a battery back there?  I really
> don't want to block access to the rear passenger light compartment unless I
> absolutly have to as it is a great source of fresh air for an intercooler or
> oil cooler.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
>
> David Marshall
>