Date:         Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:06:57 -0800
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Images of South African van on website
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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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



neil n wrote:
> On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 3:25 PM, Andrew Grebneff<goose1047@gmail.com>  wrote:
>>> So is the engine lid higher to accomodate the CIS plumbing? It looks
>>> like the engine itself is mounted at 50*.
>>
>> Yes, the intake is just below hatch level. Shame... a lower deck (ie
>> German) would've been better.
>>
>>> Is it?
>>
>> I haven't measured the angle, but that sounds about right.
>>
>>> Is the orange looking stuff dust or rust?
>>
>> Both! It looks like it had coolant leaks at some stage.
>
>
> Thanks Andrew.
>
> Just curious if some kind of magic orange dust had been inadvertently
> imported.  ;)
>
> Yes. A German lid is best IMO. (says he with the lump in the back  ;)
>
> I wonder if there's a different (more modern) Bosch engine management
> system that could be swapped over? Maybe something from a later model
> year Audi?
>
> Maybe more trouble than it's worth.....
>
> Neil.
>
>