Date:         Mon, 30 Sep 2002 22:16:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET>
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From:         Gary Lee <gary2a@TELUSPLANET.NET>
Subject:      re. Turbo diesel motor in Vanagon
Comments: cc: keather6@COX.NET
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Kevin wrote:
Volks, still ruminating over a replacement engine for my van, and got
a line on a 83 jetta turbo diesel salvage car.

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If the engine is free, I guess you've got nothing to lose.  But if it were
me I'd try and get an 86 or newer TD engine.  VW made some improvements over
the 1985 and older engines.  I can't remember all the changes, but: cylinder
head, brake system vacuum pump, piston oil cooling are some things.

Gary Lee
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm

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