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Subject:Re: Engine choices: 1.9 TD, TDI, or 5 cyl TD? (European listmembers?)
From:Michael Sullivan
Date:Tue, 4 May 1999 10:16:09 -0400

Was the 5-cylinder TD ever imported to this country after 1983? (I know it was available for a few years in the early 80's in some Audi's). If not, then how would one go about certifying it with EPA? I thought it was just about impossible to import an engine (even diesels) for automotive uses without some sort of certification. Am I wrong?

Cheers,

MJS

At 12:31 AM 5/4/99 -0400, Karl Mullendore wrote:

>So, now that I've basically 'used up' a junkyard 1.9 TD, what next? Should I

>replace it with a new 1.9 TD (and add an intercooler and oil-cooler!),

>search for a TDI used, or beg one of the European listmembers to locate a 5

>cylinder TD or TDI? The 1.9 was great when compared to the old wasserleaker

>it replaced, but still leaves me wishing for more on those big hills and mt.

>passes. (Any leads in tracking down a 1.9TDI pkg. or 5 cyl. TD/TDI would be

>greatly appreciated!) An '89 or newer 5 cyl TD would be my first choice if I

>could really find one. Thanks for any and all input.

>

>Karl

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