If you mount the 1.9TD in the same position as the stock 1.6D, it will interfere with the engine lid. The stock 1.6TD sold in Europe is mounted in the 50 degree position, so the VW engineers must have thought that oil drainage from the turbo would be adequate. The turbocharger on the 1.9TD is mounted in a different position, at least on the AAZ engine. This may or may not have a measurable effect on engine life. Many 1.9TD owners have installed their engines in the 50 degree position. Despite much speculation about the issue, I have not heard a single report of turbocharger failure attributed to doing it this way. Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia diesel
Wengraf, John wrote: >>I've heard various accounts about installing a new 1.9L diesel in a vanagon. >> >>Can the enegine be mounted at 50 degrees and have no impairment on the rear deck? >> >>Does mounting it in this way have any implication on reliability? I was told that Overland will no longer sell the 50 degree kit because there is a problem getting oil to the turbo (?? or something like that) when it is mounted that way. >> >>Any insight would be much appreciated >> >>John Wengraf |
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