The 1.9's are slightly quieter, IMO. I would recommend a 1.9NA, as it will
bolt right in. Add some taller tires as an inexpensive way to lower the
gearing ratio. The 1.9 has much more torque than the 1.7 or 1.6.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Cook, Thomas <tcook@ROVERS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 1999 8:01 PM
Subject: Diesel Westy Engine Replacement Suggestions Wanted

> Hi-
>
> I have read many of the diesel engine replacement posts in the archives
but
> few of them talk about real life improvements in driveability.
>
> I have an '82 diesel westy with a blown 1.7NA diesel that I put in last
> fall.  I never really drove the van with the 1.6NA so I cannot compare the
> two but I do know that the 1.7NA was a little loud at highway speeds for
my
> taste... especially for the people in the back seat.  I made some attempts
> at sound proofing with some rigid insulation over the engine compartment
and
> along the back of the storage compartment under the rear seat.  This
helped
> a little but I am really interested in hearing people's comments regarding
> whether the 1.9NA's or 1.9TD's are louder or quieter than the 1.6's?
>
> Also, how much did the swap improve acceleration and top end?  I do not
> think that I can replace the tranny right now so the new engine will have
> the same tranny to drive the van but will I be able to cruise faster than
> the 62mph that I had with the 1.7?
>
> Lastly, comments on mileage would be helpful as well.
>
> Any and all comments will be greatly appreciated and I will try to
summarize
> and post to the archives/web so in the future people can refer to the
> summary instead of a group of over 100 various posts.
>
> Thanks-
> TJC
>
> Thomas J. Cook
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