Hello Tom,

do you read German? Than I may point you to some German
pages.

You should visit my web site, which is still under construction:
http://www.relitech.com/helmut
If you already got the catalog from Detlev (not Detlef?) you
may recodnized, that the parts are delivered by Winkler, Germany.
The basics are made by Volkswagen South Africa, like bellhousing,
engine support etc. You may miss some parts to be pictured on
my web site, but I had the chance to take some photos two weeks
ago, and they will be posted as soon as possible. But I may
send you the scans in advance. If you like to go a cheap way,
order parts in South Africa, do it in the easy way, order locally.

But do not implement the 5 cylinder TDI:
1) The auto gearbox would not take the torque, maximum power should
   not exceed about 120 hp.
2) The bellhousing for the 5 cylinder conversion does not fit
   auto gearboxes.
[3) It isn't available in US :-(( ]

The only choice you have to upgrade the engine is, to order the
housing for the Diesel to automatic gearbox in Germany and get
a 4 in line into your van. Or swap to a manual gearbox. But than
you should buy an original 5 speed box from South Africa, which
already comes with the right bellhousing.

Any comments?

Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi