I5 Audi bolt pattern, so a longitudal 1.8T should go "right in". Maybe a 20VT conversion?  

Chris.

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Dnia Feb 4, 2014 o godz. 23:50 Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> Not sure of the question here. Too little details.
> 
> The engine is Audi based but a 2.5L. I don't remember if it was the bore or
> stroke but in the Audis the engine was a 2.3L. So plan on many unique parts.
> The manual transmission is an oddball and for some reason the towing rating
> is lower for the manual than the automatic. Unless impeccable maintenance
> has been performed this could be mechanical time bomb at this mileage. Even
> at that the tranny is approaching end of life. Steering racks are common
> problems along with motor mounts. Timing belts are real fun. If you don't
> paying for or locating parts for the vanagon you ain't seen nothing yet.
> Tires and rims! Choices are real limited. Just not extra room in the front
> wheel wells.
> 
> On the good side these can be a blast to drive.
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jim Felder
> Sent: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 8:45 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
> 
> 5 cylinder 5 speed. Looks nice. What say ye?
> 
> Jim