On Mon, Nov 16, 2009 at 7:06 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The 5 cyl T3 models use a shallower mounting angle than the 50 degree inline > 4 T3. 22 degrees rings a bell so quite a bit more upright. As for converting > the FI, the 5 cyls used CIS into the early 90s so the most likely bet would > be a system from the Eurovan T4 5 cyl 92 on. > > I have had a CIS 5 cyl in my Syncro for 11 years now, installed using the > RSA mounting parts. I have some inline 4 vans too so the angle differences > noted are based on my own eyes. > > Mark >
Thanks Mark. With all due respect to Andrew for his angle guesstimate, that makes more sense now. At first I thought the angle looked like it might be more upright than the DV. I can't help but wonder if CIS hasn't gotten a poorly deserved bad rap over the years. To me it seems like a simple system (CIS, not CIS-E) that would be quite reliable. Mind you, a rebuilt fuel distributor looks pricey, (are they even available new?) but I bet it takes quite a few miles before that part fails. And if one keeps an eye on those high pressure fuel lines, why not keep it? Neil.
-- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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