Make sure you do your homework on the AAZ before you spend the money
plugging it in.  The BAR referees have been made aware that the AAZ was
never certified for any vehicles sold in California.  Several "swappers"
have been denied the diesel designation because of this fact.

The TDI is a completely different story altogether...  No issues with that
swap.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Mike Miller
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:48 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA

Fellow Vanners,

I've been thinking of changing my 87 syncro to diesel power. The 14-15 mpg
in town being the main reason. The 17 plus at 60 mph on the highway is the
other. Even at 70 cents a gallon cost increase 25 mpg is a money saver and I
don't have to stop every 200 miles.

I checked with the State of Ca on doing this. Bureau of Automotive Repair is
the controlling group. Glen on their tech line says:

Engine must be newer than the model year of the vehicle and

Engine must be appropriate to the weight application.

He knew both about diesels and vans in particular. Has done conversions of
this type.

He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD, even the TD with
intercooler.

Anyone know of a conversion person in Northern California or a TDI for sale?

Or actually a TD [AAZ] for sale as I think I could live with the lower
power?

Any errors in grammar or spelling are cheerfully acknowledged to be mine.
But if you understand what's being said don't bother to bring it to my
attention as it will simply depress me.

TIA

Mike in Marin County CA