I have one of those engines and carriers.  The hydraulic suspension of the motor really helps to smooth out non-waterboxer  engine vibration.  It's a pretty turn key installation also.

Dave B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sat, Feb 10, 2018 4:31 pm
Subject: Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon

Foreign Auto Supply has some really cool stuff. IMO, their "Inline 4
cylinder vanagon engine conversion "basic install kit" is good value for
someone who doesn't have time, inclination to source and fabricate the
parts. Link to that kit:

http://www.foreignautosupply.com/parts-accessories/67-in-line-4-cylinder-vanagon-engine-conversion-basic-install-kit/

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:42 PM, Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>
wrote:

I'm running the 50° set up original to my 82. Went mechanical TDI pump to
> keep it simple with one wire to help avoid codes/limp modes. IIRC the
> 1z/ahu can use the original 50° oil pan. I believe fast makes 50° oil pans
> for later TDI engines and Weddle says they have 50° bell housing for
> 091+094 transaxles.
>
> On Feb 10, 2018 1:38 PM, "Neil N" <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>

> .... Then, engine mount
>> angle; 50 degree or 15 degree?
>>
>>
>
>

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