There is less (slightly) torque on a 1.9TD then there is on a 2.1 wasserboxer. I think you are confusing this with the TDI engines.
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Joe Romas Sent: November 9, 2000 5:55 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: FW: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
The parts place in Michigan had some new 1.9L blocks without heads. However I'm afraid the low end torque will tear up the vanagon's transmission.
Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Duncan Cameron" <duncancameron@MINDSPRING.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 8:38 PM Subject: FW: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
> I would like to do a diesel conversion in my syncro. Torque and economy! > Where do you by a new 1.9 one andwhats the downside. I have been looking at > the TDI, but sort of pricey and possibly complex. Chime in Y'all. > Duncan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of Karl Mullendore > Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 10:17 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately? > > > Well....there's also the 1.9 TD engine, which (with minor modification) can > produce as much HP and torque as the TDi. Only one wire needed to run! These > are available new for $3150. > > Karl Mullendore > Westy Ventures > 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD > 1985 Transporter singlecab > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > I'm there too, but we are, without doubt, the minority, against the > > tide, current, wind ... what haven't ya. Those TDIs are selling (almost > > complete) for $3200 now. Can we sub. a 1.6 turbo pump and 1.6 turbo > > injectors, thereby avoid the electrics (poor man's version), and have it > > work? > > > > -Dana- > > > |
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