At 05:53 PM 17/05/99 -0700, you wrote:

>Subject: Australian Transporter TDI!
>
>I have been in touch with Australia about the possible purchase of a
>Transporter later this year.  They (VW Dealer and Trakka Camper
>conversions) say that they have a TDI version of the Transporter
>becoming available in July.  It will be available in all combinations
>of LWB, SWB, 2WD and Syncro.  The Syncro has a 4 to 5 month order time.
> Also available in all configurations is the Trakka camper.  The dealer
>said that he already had an order list.
>
>I am getting prices.
>
>Can anyone tell me where I could find specs on the TDI that would power
>this van?  It is a 2.5 liter I think.

  Yep,5 cylinder same as the petrol version.
>
>Any Australians who have heard about this release?

  I've heard it's coming but don't have any specs.I checked out Volkswagen
  Australia website (http://www.volkswagen.com.au) but only specs are for
  the current diesel version available.

  Perhaps an email to VW Australia at marketing@volkswagen.com.au might be
  the go...

  Cheers,

  Steve O.
  Blue Mountains NSW Aus.
  '92 Transporter WBX
  '76 Crew Cab
  '68 Beetle