Yes, it's a good motor, being both economical and durable. The only
issue is that it does not put out enough power to propel a vanagon at
interstate speeds; particularly if there is a hill involved.

That's not the motor's fault, it's the fault of the designer who put it
in the vanagon. This was later rectified by adding a turbo, but that
option was not sold in NA. (though I have seen it done in both imported
and homebrewed flavors)

dj wrote:
> Is the 83 water cooled diesel a good motor?

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
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