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Subject:Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
From:Mike Miller
Date:Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:18:44 -0800

It's not only possible but likely I misunderstood Detlev so don't
blame him if what I said makes no sense.

But he did have reservations about the AAZ that had to do with the
injection pump.

I have to call him anyway so I'll ask. Maybe he'll post something.

Mike

On Jan 22, 2012, at 7:09 PM, mark drillock wrote:

> You misunderstood. The true 1.9TD AAZ was used in millions of Audi/
> VW/etc car models. A very similar 1.9TD engine was sold by VW
> Industrial Engine for generators, pumps, etc. Some venders have been
> selling the Industrial version to people to use in vehicle engine
> conversions. This has limitations since the injection pumps are
> different internally.
>
> Mark
>
>
> Mike Miller wrote:
>> Something about the AAZ being an industrial engine and VW ended up
>> using an injection pump that didn't have the capacity needed for
>> automotive work.
>>
>> Or something like that.
>>
>> Detlev knows.
>>
>> Mike