I'd like to know the additional stuff ( and this is directed mostly to syncro ):

Adapter plate used
Angle of engine
If diesel bellhousing used did you mod fuel tank or buy diesel tank
Engine mounts, follow stock mounting bars or used a moustache bar set up

Alistair

> On Jun 18, 2017, at 4:11 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 
>>      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
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>