Steve,

We just bought a 1982 Camper (heavier than yours) with Diesel 1.6. (48hp)
103K miles.
Seems to be designed for Max Cruise On Flats of 100 Kilometers/hr (62mph)
           unless its up hill or down.
In the mountains we hang in the slow lane with the loaded semi-transports,
sometimes drive with flashers.
We get a thrill going 71 mph going down hill. Faster seems unsafe.  New
proper tires are ordered.

An upgrade to TDI is definitely in our future.
Are you Interested in obtaining my engine?

Frank

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 12:04 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

>  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
> >
>