The Rabbit ones arn't the best as they have solid lifter for the valves and
they are *supposedly* more prone to warping their heads.  The late 85s were
upgraded to hydraulic lifter heads and I have had great luck with these!

David Marshall

Fast Forward Automotive Inc.
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Quesnel BC Canada  V2J 6Z3

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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of MacLachlan, Bill
Sent: June 26, 2003 11:04 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Turbo Deisels

Does anyone have any info on the 1600 ( I think) turbo deisel that went
into the rabbit at one time? I was talking turbo deisel conversons with
a local mechanic, and he definitely had a low opinion of this motor.
Any other comments?

Bill M
82 GL