On Wed, 15 May 2013 22:01:17 -0700, Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>On May 15, 2013, at 9:48 PM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
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>> So, is there a consensus on what the best TDI motor is for the Vanagon?
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>1Z/AHU
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>> Too bad there is not a TDI boxer engine..
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>http://boxerdiesel.com/engineering/en/01.html
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>BenT

Ha, well, you got it right, the AHU! But you think you have problems finding
parts now - install a Subaru diesel. First check out just how well (or not?)
they are holding up in a lighter car application, being an aluminum block
diesel and very little history.

IMO, with the numerous changes needed just to make it 'fit' a Vanagon - and
then all the deletions made from the emissions controls plus a hacked
computer, it veers from the intended path. The AHU can easily make the same
power while having great parts availability and not a lot of changes to fit.