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Date:         Tue, 16 May 2000 18:16:29 +0100
Reply-To:     Paul McQueen <paulmcqueen@SEASOL.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
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From:         Paul McQueen <paulmcqueen@SEASOL.FREESERVE.CO.UK>
Subject:      T4 Diesel Conversion
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Being new to the list, I'm sure this has been disscussed previously, but has anybody any info regarding converting my (81) T4 2.0L Petrol Camper to run on Diesel.


I have investigated the 1.6 non & turbo options & have been told that the engine struggles to push the bus. I have also been told that the VW 1.9  "umwelt" & turbo versions aren't much better.


A breaker of all things VW & Audi came up with a suggestion to graft a Pugeot/Citreon 1.9L turbo diesel onto the existing transmission via a stator plate.  I know these engines are tough & torquey, some taxi drivers report 1/4 m miles without a rebuild.  There may be other possible options available in the form of Nissan & Toyota Diesel.


Having said all of this, I'm sure that some of the vanagon subscribers know better.


Thanks in advance for any info.



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