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Subject:Re: Diesel mania???Or, swap and transmission options?
From:Eric Zeno
Date:Thu, 1 Apr 2004 23:56:03 -0500

You will require replacing the bellhousing, or an adapter plate. If you
go with the adapter, you will have the advantage of the bigger clutch.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
                                   92-Jetta GWC
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On Thu, 1 Apr 2004, brian M. wrote:

> Hey all- thinking of a Diesel swap in my 84 van. Besides the special oil pan and all- is it possible to bolt the diesel engine to the gas trans?? Anyone ever do this or try it??
>  What were your results??
> TIA
> Brian
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