Grease Works did a TDI install in a syncro.

It cost 10k, and Justin put in a LOT of free hours getting the bugs out.

1.6 and 1.9td's don't have enough power for a westy. My friend has
one and she can't get it over 45 up a small pass on the coast range.
They overheat easily, and really need an intercooler which is
difficult to install.

While I am a biodiesel advocate/activist, and own a TDi Beetle and a
1.6TD powered suzuki samurai, I am ok with gas in my Westy, cuz the
TDi's are still a very expensive option.

Ri

On Mar 8, 2006, at 7:19 AM, Michael S. Nichols wrote:

> Hello from Atlanta GA 30306.  The time has come to cut loose my
> 2-'81 air cooleds, having replaced one with a 2005 Honda Element
> last Summer.  Before I bid  Vanagon ownership  goodbye, and enjoy
> my maintenance and worry-free 4wd 5sp,  A/C that works and sunroof
> that does not leak  (Imagine that!!), I wondered if anyone has
> info  or experience on any dependable and reliable diesel
> conversion packages for our wonderful Vanagons?  We are planning a
> move to north of Seattle  this Summer, a land where there are
> Vanagons on every block (not up on blocks).  Thanks list.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike Nichols
> 2--'81 air cooled Vanagons
>