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Date:         Sat, 22 Jan 2000 13:29:06 -0800
Reply-To:     daveb@CP.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Bayer <daveb@CP.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1.8T conversions
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> Also, if you are looking for a 1.8L Turbo engine, get one from a Passat or > Audi. The Golf IV and New Beetle engines are 100% drive by wire like the > TDIs and they are a LOT more complicated to get running in a "primitive" > Vanagon.

The Passat and Audi have 'upgraded' to the drive by wire rev of the Motronic engine management system in the 2000 model year. Thus, if you want a throttle cable, you'll need an engine out of a 1999 or older passat or audi a4.

dave


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