FYI Overland doesnt offer the TDI kit anymore. Only gas I-5 kits now. :(
Chris DeLong Fine Tuning 206.367.5503 www.finetuningperformance.com Seattle, WA USA
>From: Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: [Syncro] Engine conversions >Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:20:54 EST > >In a message dated 2/25/2004 8:28:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, >syncrowestytd@mindspring.com writes: >I now have approximately 140K and five years on my conversion, a 1.9 TD >[AAZ]. The newer [than 1998] TDI engine requires a raised deck lid as the >engine >must be set up at 15 degrees. There is a Syncro guy in northern CA that is >currently working to build a 50-degree late-TDI mounting kit, so maybe by >the time >you are ready he’ll have it. I is a good engine for normal Syncro use, a >110 >hp version or PD would be even better but hard to find. > > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >For anyone interested, there is a Syncro in process of getting a 15° 1.9TD >kit installed at my local VW speciaslist. Kit was purchased from Overland. >They >'ve got an interesting ribbed adapter plate. I'm going to try to take pics >before they button up the engine. Bottom support arms are are made of round >tubing with welded plates on each end. Looks like it's mounting runs front >to back >on each side. Instead of side to side. > >BenT _________________________________________________________________ Stay informed on Election 2004 and the race to Super Tuesday. http://special.msn.com/msn/election2004.armx |
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