On 30 Mar 2005 at 13:03, MacLachlan, Bill <Bill.MacLachlan@CITY.BURNABY.BC.CA> wrote: > I've got a line on a mid 80's ( I think ) turbodiesel...the ecodiesel.. > any comments/advice about installing it at 52 degrees? ( > clearances,spacers, turbo oil return line fittings etc?) > any all comments welcome Hi Bill, The ECOdiesel would be '90-92 I think, and I don't know that they were sold in Canada - check the engine code to confirm type - ECO is 1V I think. Doesn't matter, it's still a good choice for a conversion. Add a TD pump with aneriod and you will have the advantage of a faster spooling turbo and more power. I am putting a 1.6TD in my '88, and I still have that fuel tank for you, so if you come over, you'll be able to see the various pieces & how they go together. There are some pics of an ECO engine in Andrew's folder on the Diesel-Vanagon yahoo group site. The turbo still doesn't clear the engine mount, but is not quite as bad as the standard TD one if I recall. I assume you have the stock 1.6D now? Shawn Wright http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright '85 Jetta D '88 Westy 2.1L, soon to be 1.6TD 5 speed '82 Diesel Westy |
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