Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 19:57:10 -0500
Reply-To: Myron Lind <mdlind@RICA.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Myron Lind <mdlind@RICA.NET>
Subject: Re: Overland Engines
In-Reply-To: <00e801c28ee6$85544570$4065b783@barrys48a3s4et>
Hi Barry, others
I am installing the overland TDD (mechanical TDI) into my van right now. I
got it through Karl Mullendore, and I am sure he could supply you with a
motor or kit as well. I also got a ride in the 5 cylinder/5 speed gas kit
that Karl installed in someone else's van. Pretty impressive display of
power, but I am after the simplicity of the diesel and the economy as well.
Overland seems from my experience through Karl to be a bit difficult to work
with. They just send out the stuff. If it's not what you wanted or expected,
deal with it. Karl had a hard time even getting questions answered. I simply
state this because it could affect some peoples choice to do this themselves
or not. Case in point, new alternator supplied with the motor, no bracket,
serpentine pulley on the alternator (with the one-way clutch so it won't
"squeak" as you stop the engine), but a V-belt pulley on the crank. That is
an expensive serpentine pulley since it has rubber damping built in between
the belt area and the mounting area. It's also an expensive mounting bracket
for the alternator since it includes the belt tensioner. Around $200 EACH!
I would also say that this would be a very difficult install (for me, at
least) without a metal lathe, milling machine, some sort of welder, and
brazing torch. I also have a pretty huge stock of metric bolts, grade 12.9
and stainless, and this simplifies the process as well.
Anyway, the install: Slow process for me. I got the older style block, so
most of the previous diesel stuff bolts right on. Had to make a new left
motor mount, redoing the carrier bars because I found a 5 speed
transmission, and that scoots the motor back an inch or so. Redoing the
carrier bars also allows me to easily lower the motor about 3/4 inch to so
the injection pump aneroid will clear the engine hatch cover. Also had to
make adapter for the water pump pulley, the coolant hose out the side of the
head, and new throttle/grommet bracket. Will need adapter for the oil filler
because it hits the water pump pulley (that's because I went with the
serpentine belt, which moved everything to the rear). Had to remove some
sort of crank sensor and make a plug, changed around the turbo drain, cap
off an outlet in the exhaust manifold, make (still doing this) exhaust
system. I just hauled it out to the van yesterday, got it centered and level
today, now off to finish fabricating the motor carrier bars. Then I can see
where the exhaust can and can't go.
I'd be happy to share more details with anyone interested, or post pictures
to some web site somewhere if there is interest. I don't know how to do the
web pictures myself.
Myron Lind
Harrisonburg, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Barry E. Muller
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 4:40 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Overland Engines
Has anyone on this list actually had an engine from Overland put in their
van?
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