Not entirely sure, but I suspect the injectors may not be able to
properly atomize the fuel given that this is a direct injection engine
(no pre-chambers) and are designed to pulse the fuel, rather than
squirt in one singular event--this is supposed to be handled by an
electro-mechanical injection pump, rather than an all-mechanical 1.6TD
(indirect injection/pre-chambers) pump.  Kind of a bastard-child, but
still a good deal, if only for the core value of the individual
components.  If it were closer, I'd be all over it.

On 8/30/05, Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks <gary2a@telus.net> wrote:
Subject: Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
 
 This is a 1982 Vanagon GL with a '98 Jetta TDI!
 The engine is a 1998 Jetta TDI AHU, with a 1.6TD injection pump.
 The turbo and manifolds are from an 80s Jetta.

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 Is this engine/pump/turbo combination still considered a TDI?
I wouldn't consder it so.

Casey
Olympia, WA
Biodiesel:
'87 300TD intercooler (208k)
'84 300D (203k)
Gashuffer:
'89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)