Not entirely sure, but I suspect the injectors may not be able to properly atomize the fuel given that this is a direct injection engine (no pre-chambers) and are designed to pulse the fuel, rather than squirt in one singular event--this is supposed to be handled by an electro-mechanical injection pump, rather than an all-mechanical 1.6TD (indirect injection/pre-chambers) pump. Kind of a bastard-child, but still a good deal, if only for the core value of the individual components. If it were closer, I'd be all over it. On 8/30/05, Gary Lee, Vanagon Racks <gary2a@telus.net> wrote: Subject: Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine This is a 1982 Vanagon GL with a '98 Jetta TDI! The engine is a 1998 Jetta TDI AHU, with a 1.6TD injection pump. The turbo and manifolds are from an 80s Jetta. ----------- reply ----------- Is this engine/pump/turbo combination still considered a TDI? I wouldn't consder it so. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (208k) '84 300D (203k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K) |
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