The VW 1.9 turbo diesel engines come in a few flavors.

You really need to narrow things down a bit to know what is involved in
a swap.

What you are asking for probably involves a lot of expense outside of
just the engine swapping costs.

Syncro transmission work costs have really shot up and the more powerful
diesels need different gearing.

Mark

On 8/1/2022 1:39 PM, Anthony Egeln wrote:
> I think there are still diesel owners on the list, and perhaps folks that have owned diesels in the past.
> I'm a long time list member, owning two regular tin-tops and a tin-top Syncro, but have been without a van for some time.�  Now I am in the market for a van, and really want to have a diesel syncro.�  I know that combination wasn't sold in North America, but there seems to still be plenty in Germany.�  I am retired military and can fly space-available to Germany so that location isn't an impediment to purchase.
> Here's my questions:
> - can the 1.6L DOKA (or SINKA) diesels be upgraded to the 1.9L turbo?�  I know the regular vans can support that upgrade because I have seen them for sale with it.
> - what is the towing capacity of the 1.6L?�  Please answer without laughing, I recognize that they are grossly under-powered!�  Also, what would I expect for towing capacity with the 1.9L upgrade?�  This is all about towing a teardrop trailer.
> - does anyone think that the DOKA would tow better than the tin-top?
> - anybody know the truck bed length on both the SINKA and DOKA?
> I really appreciate being able to access the collective knowledge of the list!
> Thanks a lot, Anthony in NE FL