Hello John-

I have one in my '82 Vanagon. It a '95 Golf engine using the hardware from
the '82 Diesel. A 1.8 head replaced the 2.0 head, and a '92 Jetta-Golf
intake manifold .

I made a adaptor for the Motronic throttle body.

I have pictures and info .

Robert

----Original Message Follows----
From: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
Reply-To: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:55:50 -0500

While the van was going to get a paint job this summer, the first signs of
leaking gaskets have been diagnosed which means the engine conversion comes
first. I've been expecting this, but in a way also looking forward to it.

So my question: has anyone used the ABA engine for a 50 degree (diesel
mounts) conversion? If so, I'd love to talk to you by p-mail and maybe get a
few pics. The only reference site I've found is Otmars stretch and it
appears that he had some problems with clearance around the belts. I also
want to ensure this thing will clear CA laws, so all emmissions/etc... are
going on.

The heads still seem to have some life in them so I'm blessed with time to
prepare (and for it to warm up). I'm hoping that I'll find the info I need
to use this engine - if not it'll be the older style, I guess.

john

Robert
1982 Westfalia 1987 Wolfsburg

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