On Wed, 21 Jan 2004, zolo wrote: > If I get a Vanagon with a turbo diesel, would it be having more trouble > than if I bought a diesel without turbo? It probably depends a lot on how well the conversion was done and how it's been treated since. It could be a great van, if the conversion was done well and the engine has been well cared for. The biggest problem with the regular diesel Vanagon is it's underpowered and that poor little 48 hp mill works itself to death pushing a big box around. A turbo makes all the normal engine maintenence more critical, though, especially oil changes. Is it a TDI, or a regular turbodiesel? VW made both. TDIs are more complicated and are computer controlled. If it has a mechanical injection pump like a "normal" diesel, it's not a TDI. The TDI brings more power and more sophistication but with it comes more difficult maintenence and more expensive parts.
David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Volkswagen Diesel Westfalia '86 Volvo 240DL wagon |
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