Just finished a M-TDI in my Westy, originally a 1.6na diesel so I had 90%
of the needed bits. I love it. 32 mpg 5.43 r&p 1.12 3rd and a .77 4th
running 215/75/15 bfg all terrains loves 60-65 right in the smooth hum.

On Jun 18, 2017 6:07 PM, "Mike Miller" <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:

> 87 syncro westy
> Pluses are much better fuel mileage - 50% better Possible to modify for
> enough power to merge onto a freeway going up the on ramp. Way cool pucka
> pucka pucka sound
> Can't rev as high so needed to change the gearing - in my case the tallest
> Wheel/tire combo and regearing 3 and 4Not nearly as many people can work on
> them as can work on the gas motors so finding someone isn't always easy and
> is always more expensive.You wouldn't believe [I don't] how much money it's
> cost to do this but I did it about as stupidly [read money, time, and just
> plan mistakes] as possible.
>
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>       From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
>  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 3:39 PM
>  Subject: 1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences..
>
> hi all,
>
> in the process of replacing my 2.1 WBX on my syncro tintop... I have some
> choices... so some homework questions:
>
> anyone has a 1.9 Tdi diesel engine on his/her van?
>
> - how do you like it?
> - what are the plus features/sides you like the most?
> - what are the minus features/sides you like the least?
> - approx. price? (engine + labor)
> - extra things that you add on the engine? (oil cooler? performance chip?)
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> dan
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