that is correct ..
normally on that engine one would not be mounting it at 50 degrees ala
Diesel Vanagon with DV parts.
The pan is cast aluminum ..
and while it's possible...those are not commonly modified to accommodate a
50 degree installation.
The ALH and later engines are usually mounted more upright ..
which means they stick through the engine cover area a few inches.

no kidding the electronics can be 'challenging',  let's say.
It's specialist work basically ..
or invest the next half year of your life, at least, into learning and
mastering all that e stuff.

is anyone doing mechanical pumps to replace the Pump Dusse set up ?
Probably is my guess. Karl would know.
Scott
www.turbovans.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil n" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 22, 2011 10:52 AM
Subject: Re: TDI conversion...

I would suggest looking at Freds TDI swap forum for details, but I'm
pretty sure that even just adapting the various mount points (oil pan
too?) on the '05 engine, would be a major pain. The engine management
electronics would be a huge obstacle too.

Someone else will chime in I'm sure, but a mechanical injector pump
adaptation might be possible. Karl adapts the Bosch fuel injector pump
for the older TDI engines:

check westyventures.com for details on which engine this part can be used.

Neil.

On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 11:06 PM, Grungy <grungy@grungy.com> wrote:

> My daughter did a cartwheel with a full twist and jumped over a fence
> in my 2005 Jetta Wagon TDI, and it is likely totalled. (she is fine
> except for an abrasion from the shoulder belt, no airbag deployment)
>
> Can someone please advise me on what it would take to put that TDI in
> my '89 Carat?
> It's a pumpe duse.
> And can someone suggest a shop to do the conversion for me?
>

--
Neil n

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