Bob, Volks et. al.
In reviewing Helmut's Ziedler's post this week from the Auto show, he
gave a figure of 7000 DM for a 90 or 110 HP 1.9 TDI w/conversion kit for
Vanagons (apparently not all required though) from some shops in
Germany. I converted this to just under $4K USD's and figure around
another $500 min shipping/duty etc. I can't seem to find Helmut's
original post, but $4,500 to $5K seems pretty good to me for a
conversion kit to VW's latest/greatest TDI pumping out 110 ponies, and
sliding into our Vanagons as meant to be there (bellhousing, engine
mounts etc).
I can't fathom my 82 Diesel Westy going from 48 tired horses to 110
spritely ponies.
As well, to me this is a viable alternative for my 87 GL
wasserboxer/ottoboxer. With that HP I think the auto tranny would
perform just fine. Smog legality issues another factor not to be touched
here today.
Mark B. Magee
87 GL 88K
82 Diesel Westy
Kemah TX