Not really. While not commonly known here, my understanding is that VW
made more diesel and turbo diesel 'Vanagons' than waterboxer equipped
models over the years and did not vary the rear springs to accommodate
this. The 1.9 TDI is just a slightly larger displacement close relative
of the 1.6TD. Later 4 cyl TDI engines have more differences but the same
basic configuration.

By 'Vanagons' I refer to all the variations on the T3 platform and what
in the UK is called T25.

Mark

Allan Streib wrote:
> Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> writes:
>
>> The VW TDI motors can do even better in fuel economy than the older
>> slugs and have amazing power bands in Vanagons. Each of the TDI
>> Vanagons I have driven shocked me, pleasantly. I plan to have one of
>> my own running soon.
>
> Isn't the TDI a LOT heavier than the original waterboxer?  Do you have
> to alter the rear springs at all?  Does the extra weight in the rear
> affect handling (by making the front end "light")?
>
> Allan
> --
> 1991 Vanagon GL
>