Go to the stock 1.6 diesel motor. It's pretty expensive and not especially
strong.  Nice and slow, too.  But it does smoke.  (grin)

  Seriously, see if you can find someone with a van with an '82 stock
vanagon compatable motor...and ask for a ride before you swap in one.  You
may be surprised.

  Don Hanson

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 8:36 AM, zzyzx <zzyzx9@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am the new proud owner of an 82 diesel pass. van.
> Currently it has a gas 1.8L 87 GTI.
> What are some suggestions on the best diesel transplant without
> involving adapters to the trans.
> With your suggestions I would hope it includes the make model and year
> of the donor
> I'm told it do have all the diesel components like oil pan etc.
>
> Thoughts are appreciated
>
> Steve
>