Date:         Tue, 4 Mar 2003 19:57:42 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA>
Subject:      Re: engine conversion
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I guess what what M. Sullivan did on his TDI install was not suitable? see
this link:

http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI/


The Tiico install has had alternator induced vibration problems due to the
its bracket arrangement. But as has just been discussed on this list, the
alternator bracket swap is a straightforward solution.

You diss the TiiCo install on your website too, isn't that enough?

I suppose if you want to use some pie pan or a sheet metal box, or build up
a false floor in the back of your van that's your decision, but tell me how
that actually provides more storage space!

I mean "more", not "different".

Is it some sort of new "Fast Forward Space Warp Technology (pat.pend.)?

Oh, and does the stock Vanagon 1.6TD lie at 15 degrees?, no? oh? it does lie
over at 50 degrees and doesn't intrude into the passenger compartment, what
were VW engineers thinking about? what a waste of space.


Alistair



on 4/3/03 6:59 pm, David Marshall wrote:

> This is NOT true.
>
> I am installing a 1.9L Turbo Diesel with factory AC and PS.  There is NO WAY
> this will fit under the engine cover with out modifications as the
> alternator sits way too high.  This is the same for the 1.6TD, 1.9TDI and
> the 2.0L cross flow engines.  If you start messing around with the pullies
> like they did in the TiiCo kits then it is vibration city.
>
> More an more people are coming to realisation that if you install the motor
> at 15 degrees using all the factory accessories you are in for a trouble
> free installation, you will GAIN storage space and everything will work they
> way it should.
>
> David Marshall