That's nor really answering his question which is TDI or AAZ.

Mike wants a diesel. That's all he's talked about for more than a  decade that I've known the man.

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

On Jun 17, 2011, at 11:12 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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