Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:57:31 -0700
Reply-To: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Robert Keezer <warmerwagen@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: '82 diesel 1.8 conversion
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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
--- 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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