Hi gang...

I'm looking to understand what the original engine/trans would have been
on my diesel Westie...I believe both have been changed by the PO...he
got less than 1500 miles out of the $3400 used engine...the bill had a
$65 welding charge for the oil pump, so I'll be looking for one of those
for sure...

#1. I have a 5 speed in mine...all I've ever seen is 4 speeds...is there
any physical visual differences between the 4 & 5 speed trannies...I've
never seen them side by each...

#2. I have availability of two engines to put into this rig...an 86 TD,
and a 92 non TD...I'm wondering if the original block was TD or non
TD...I know the TDs I've had apart in the past were cast with TD1.6(or
something similar) on the block at the back, and there were oil
squirters in the gallery that shoot oil up on the bottom of the pistons
to keep them cool(I think this would be a good thing in a Bus)....I've
also been told the early TD is too large a turbo/manifold package to
install in a Vanagon without "reworking" the body, so I'm thinking of
swapping the TD bottom end putting the non turbo top end on....does this
sound workable?

I'm open to input from any quarter.....$.02  Canadian...

Thanks, Den.