Sure that will work and fit as long as you have the unique Vanagon
engine parts like the manifolds and downpipe, etc.  The '80 Dasher had a
1.5 l.  Seems like there was an earlier post about differences between
the diesel blocks that went into the Vanagons, and the ones that went
into the sedans.  Don't know how the diff's. might affect the longevity.

Dana

Mel Miller wrote:
>
> Howdy Gruppe,
>
> Can any of you engine swapping gearheads out there tell me if a diesel
> engine out of a 1980 Dasher will bolt up to a 1986 diesel transporter?
>
> The junk yard doesn't know what flavor the diesel is in the Dasher, but it
> runs and drives well in the rustbucket body. I have a 1.6L NA in the
> Transporter.
>
> Anyone know if this would work?
>
> TIA,
> Mel Miller
> Corpus Christi, TX
> 361-937-3317
> M725
> M884
> 86 VW Transporter Drop Side Pickup