On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> TDI's have more power, smoother, and more frugal. Besides the 1Z/AHU TDI,
> most need 15 degree mounting which translates to taller rear deck. 15 mounts
> require non-factory hardware. Required tranny work for Syncros like yours
> can run about $3500.
>
> AAZ's can be livable with the existing gasser R&P. Cheaper and less
> complicated. Mounts at 50 degrees with stock diesel Vanagon mounts. Less
> power and noisier.
>
> Either group of engines will require a diesel tank unless you are going to
> mount at 15 degrees or reshaping the tank.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Jun 17, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote:
>
> > Van-illas,
> >
> > Please lend a hand if you have an informed [or uninformed but amusing]
> > opinion about the relative merits of TDIs vs AAZ diesels.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Mike
>

  Expensive for used ones.  At least I think so...I looked into maybe going
that route, but after some pencil and calculator and keyboard work, I
decided not for me.

  Don Hanson