The Rabbit ones arn't the best as they have solid lifter for the valves and they are *supposedly* more prone to warping their heads. The late 85s were upgraded to hydraulic lifter heads and I have had great luck with these! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of MacLachlan, Bill Sent: June 26, 2003 11:04 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Turbo Deisels
Does anyone have any info on the 1600 ( I think) turbo deisel that went into the rabbit at one time? I was talking turbo deisel conversons with a local mechanic, and he definitely had a low opinion of this motor. Any other comments? Bill M 82 GL |
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