Bjorn,

Thanks for posting this great information.  I thought it was very interesting,
especially about the noise of the TDI.  I wondered why VW had gone to so much
effort to encapsulate the engine to reduce noise.

I just bought my second complete 1.6 TD engine at a U-pull-it yard for $178
USD.  I will rebuild it and install in my Vanagon.  Hopefully, when these two
engines are worn out, the price on a used TDI will be affordable and I will be
able to buy one then.

Mike <mjcatlin@pacbell.net>
'82 Vanagon diesel L
'89 Vanagon GL
Davis, Calif.  USA