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Subject:Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
From:Jason
Date:Sat, 7 Sep 2019 16:35:30 -0400

Dan - AHU TDI with the electronic controls should be ample.  Install 1 size
larger injector and have ECU reprogrammed.  Are you running MTDI?  I have
seen one yet that works to my satisfaction.  It is a compromised setup
IMO.The harness for the AHU is very simple to install.

Jason
Uberbus

On Sat, 7 Sep 2019 at 16:18, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote:

> Anthony:
>
> To my knowledge, the 1.6TD T3s were not “officially” sold by VW Canada,
> but there were a few vendors who managed to import them (in Québec was my
> experience).
>
>
> > On 07-Sep-2019, at 17:11, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Was your diesel Syncro Doka originally sold in Canada, or imported from
> Germany?
> > I’ve been trying to determine if diesel Syncros were sold in North
> America.
> > Because I want one!
> > Anthony (in NE FL and Dorian was only like a nor’easter here if you’re
> curious)
> >
> >
> > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, September 7, 2019, 14:14, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > we have a syncro Doka 16 with 1Z/AHU 1.9Tdi - me and my son don't feel
> the
> > power is adequate for the weight of the vehicle... unless there's
> something
> > wrong with the engine - the compression is good, new head but still lack
> of
> > power... we will give it one more chance soon such as new injectors, new
> > turbo and fuel pump and we will see from there... we are considering a
> more
> > modern engine such as Boxeer... but the price is quite stiff with
> shipping
> > and installation... I am thinking 2.5 Subaru but my son wants to keep it
> > original with diesel engine.
> > https://www.boxeer.com/
> >
> > dan
> >
> > On Sat, Sep 7, 2019 at 10:29 AM Chris S <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I’m tired of having rev the whizz out of my ABA engine to get my loaded
> >> Syncro Westy moving, especially when AC is on. I need to be above 3K
> RPM to
> >> get power, but then I have plenty to 6,400 RPM.
> >>
> >> What is the opinion and experience of switching to a diesel AHU 1.9 with
> >> MTDI?  I love the thought of torque and simplicity. My gearing and tires
> >> give 70mph at 3,600 RPM, so that seems like a good fit as I don’t care
> >> about cruising at beyond 75 mph.  I used to own a VW TDI and loved it.
> >>
> >> Chris.
> >>
> >> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>

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