Date:         Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:44:36 -0700
Reply-To:     DaveC <voicebox@DNAI.COM>
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From:         DaveC <voicebox@DNAI.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Power
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>>I have seen many entries on changing a gasoline engine to a diesel, but none
>>on the other way around.  I would much prefer a diesel (so I can convert it
>>to greasel) and am wondering why no-one seems to want the VW diesel.  Is
>>there a problem with these engines?

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>You could go the VW TDi or TD route. Or look at an alternative diesel
>engine, but realize that you'd have to have a flywheel & adaptor
>plate custom-fabricated.

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Into a wasserboxer? I think you just need the flywheel and
bellhousing (flywheel/clutch housing) from a diesel transaxle. I
thought only the motor mount bracketing need to be customized.

Am I wrong about this?

Dave
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Dave Carpenter

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