Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:03:47 -0700
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From: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
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Hi Robert.
Do you know if there's a HP loss (tiny loss likely) when using the 1.8
head on the ABA 2.0?
Thanks.
Neil.
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On 8/18/07, Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Byron,
>
> I have done the 1.8 conversion and my
> recommendation is to use a 2.0 liter( '93-'99 ABA
> block with the 1.8 head instead.
>
> I have gone thru two 1.8's and so has a
> friend's.In my experience they don't hold up to
> the demand the Westfalia puts on them.
>
>
> The 1.8's are underpowered in a Westfalia and the
> strian is too much for the rods . I have had two
> engines burn out rod bearings and likewise my
> friends.
>
> The 2 liter has oil spray nozzles that spray the
> bottom of the pistons, cooling them and thus
> keeping the rods cooler.
> It also has more HP and torque than the 1.8.
> 2.0 blocks around here go for 200.00-300.00.
>
> You use the 1.8 head and head gasket. You need to
> clearance the left firewall to accomodate the
> intake manifold. For fuel injection system you
> can use CIS, CIS-E, DIgifant 2, Motronic.
>
> I find Digifant 2 the esiest fuel injection.
> ('88-'92 Golf -Jetta)
>
> My 2 liter has gone over 215,000 miles since I
> installed it in 1999. It's a strong engine, and
> smoother, less vibration.
>
> I know the Diesel sounds good but I would'mnt go
> with anything less that a TDI or 1.9 turbo.
>
> The other thing to consider is the transmission.
> Your stock Diesel trans is low geared and makes
> the engine run about 1,000 rpm's higher than if
> you use a air-cooled trans with all the Diesel
> trans stuff like bellhousing, brackets and
> mounts.
>
> GTI engine , 1.8 , about 105 hp and 109 ft lbs
> torque.
> ABA engine 115 hp and 126 ft lbs of torque.
>
> Of course, how you fuel it or mods your
> make/don't make, can increase/decrease those
> numbers.
>
>
>
> Robert
>
> 1982 Westfalia
>
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> --- byron nemela <byronknemela@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
>
> > I need some help from folks who've done the 1.8
> > I4
> > switch. Even better, I could use a mechanic
> > who's done
> > conversions in the Detroit/Ann Arbor area...
> >
> > OK, so I've got a lovely rust-free '82 Westy
> > with a
> > blown 1.6TD, and I'm about to buy a 1.8 engine
> > from a
> > GTI for $300. (I know, why gas? A used 1.6TD
> > will cost
> > me $2000 shipped and still be 68HP vs 107... If
> > anyone
> > can sway me to a 1.9TD switch, please let me
> > know.)
> >
> > Thing is I'm a potter not a mechanic, but a
> > buddy can
> > drop the bad engine and mount the new one. Then
> > 'Bill
> > Muncy's' in Ann Arbor says he'll do the rest
> > (charging
> > me $74/hr 'including head scratching'). So I'd
> > like a
> > general idea of how big a job it is, how long
> > it
> > takes.
> >
> > 'Tom's VW pages' online, gives great info on
> > diesel to
> > gas swap, but if anyone can point out the best
> > 'step-by-step' resource - that would be great!
> > I just
> > want to reduce our 'head scratching' here (and
> > would
> > love to find a local shop who's done this kind
> > of
> > switch).
> >
> > ...and (just so you know how the VW gods are
> > having
> > fun here) I've got two months off starting in
> > Sept and
> > had planned to tour the southwest in the bus!!!
> > I
> > guess better the engine blew here than there,
> > but I'd
> > still love to have it on the trip...
> >
> > So if you 1.8 Vanagon drivers could help me
> > through
> > this process, that would be terrific!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Byron
> >
> > '82 Westy 1.6TD (rod through head...)
> > '93 Volvo 940T (old reliable)
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