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Subject:Re: diesel engine
From:Ari Ollikainen
Date:Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:15:36 -0700

>I'm new to the Vanagon list. Crossing over from the Type 2 list, since I
>have a '70 bubble, bay window, breadloaf, or whatever you want to call
>it. I also have a '84 Volvo that has a Volkswagen diesel engine in it.
>It's a 6 cylinder.
>I was wondering if this was the same engine that powers some Vanagon's
>around? Anyone know anything about this engine?
>

        It was the motive power of the LT series of front engined,
        reardrive, vans and trucks.

        It was also sold by Volvo Marine for use in boats.

        The inline 6 had the same cubic volume per cylinder as the
        4 and 5 cylinder diesels from VW-Audi...

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