I have not purchased any thing from P.P. before but I can tell you that the 1.9TD is a respecable engine. It isn't going to set any acceleration or speed records over a 2.0L otto engine but they do have more power at the lower RPMs which is what the Vanagon needs - considering that oil futures is a $37 USD a barrel - I am seriously considering a 1.9TD or TDI. At 12:47 AM 14/10/2000 EDT, - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe wrote: >I am fortunate to own a 40K mile '82 Westy Diesel. However the 1.6 at times >tries my patience and it is clearly evident that it was better suited in the >Rabbit application. Therefore I am looking to upgrade the poweplant. I am >told the diesel set up allows for an easier transition to the inline-4. I, >however, am spoiled with my current MPG and am considering the 1.9 Diesel. >Has anyone purchased one of those offered from Parts Place in Michigan? >(Prices seem O.K.) Should I go N.A. or Turbo? > >Any thoughts are appreciated. > > >Jeff > >82 Westy >74 Beetle >88 Jetta >97 Jetta > > -- David Marshall - Volkswagen Enthusiast - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78 VW Rabbit, 79 VW Iltis, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westfalia -- -- 85 VW Cabriolet, 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- -- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) -- |
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