Hi Don.

If you're NOT running AC/PS....

There's an AC delete serp belt setup. You keep the ABA roller
(tensioner can be a useful thing to replace if old) but run a VR6
pulley on the coolant pump.

pics/info:

http://sites.google.com/site/tubaneil2/serpbeltstuff

The pulley can be tough to torque down w/o the right tool. I used
vicegrips and old serp belt around pulley, but have read that this
works well:

http://tinyurl.com/28zn3ug

Check the cam belt tensioner. If original, the new one uses a larger
stud. (upgraded)

Neil.

On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:
> �I have a good running 84 van with a 92 Jetta/Golf/Rabbit 1.8 liter motor.
> It's mounted using diesel vanagon parts (the same block) and I am running a
> 5sp manual tranny. �This has been a great set-up for me so far. (3yrs and
> appx 50k miles for me, bought it as is..)
> �Today I bought a second motor, a 2.0 liter ABA Jetta motor..a 94 with 125k
> miles on it, complete for $100 off Craigs list. �They usually go for around
> $250-$400.
> �My planned project is to pull the 1.8 liter and swap on the bottom end of
> the 2 liter motor. �The 2.0 liter ABA is supposed to put out about 25 more
> ponies and I am told they are better designed for lower RPM running with a
> forged crank and some under the piston oil squirters.
> �I'll take some pics as I go. �Should be able to do it in a day, once I get
> my aftermarket distributor clamp in the mail. �The reason for swapping on my
> 1.8 liter head is the 2.0 liter has a 'cross flow' intake, which wouldn't
> fit under the decklid...but the 1.8 top end bolts right on, and my current
> head has a nice aftermarket cam already.
> �Very inexpensive way to power a Vanagon. � I've been shopping the inline
> motors, mainly just for fun as my current one is still running fine, but
> when I saw the $100 complete motor...Hadda buy it. �I can re-sell the head,
> the water pump, the alternator, the distzy, etc and actually make money on
> my swap while getting some extra HP...Shoot, I have to pay almost that much
> to fill up my F-250 Ford diesel pickup every time I get fuel..
> �That is the plan anyhow.
> �Don Hanson
>

-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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