Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2013 08:43:55 -0700
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
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There's one in every crowd . You're in for a lot of work and the
return for the Diesel is a longtime coming . You will and up re gearing the
trans and the other sneaky issues that come up with an engine conversion .
Don't forget the rattling exhaust vibrations that'll make your wife want to
pee all the time .
Find a decent builder and buy a 2.2 or close and bolt it in and go
.
Stacy
.02
On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 7:35 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> If you have all the diesel components it should be fairly simple, I would
> recommend using a newer oil pan gasket with the integrated windage tray to
> help with oil slosh on right hand turns. I kept mine diesel with the aaz, I
> use it due to one ignition wire on the injection pump, the temp and oil psi
> then the starter for simplicity. I'm averaging 28 mpg and about 20 loaded
> up and pulling my small 15' aluminum bass boat. It may be something to
> look into. Check out www.qualitygermanautoparts.com that is where I got my
> aaz.
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Sep 15, 2013 8:50 AM, "Anthony Egeln" <regnsuzanne@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Hey Don....
> >
> > I have a simple question that I have never seen addressed in any of your
> > posts
> > about your inline-4.
> >
> > Does that engine fit under the engine lid, or does it require some sort
> of
> > modification?
> >
> > If it is the latter, could you please send me a photo to see what you
> did?
> >
> > Thanks a lot, Anthony
> > '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 8:02 AM
> > Subject: Re: An Engine Conversion Begins-Mixed Emotions!
> >
> >
> > Post your question over here, too...
> >
> > vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> > @googlegroups.com
> >
> > I don't think there is an actual comprehensive 'how to' site or blog,
> > though there are a lot of informational write ups dispersed throughout
> the
> > Net. The VW Vortex site is a useful one that gets overlooked in a
> Google
> > search sometimes...
> >
> > The inline conversions can be quite simple...or a bit more complicated if
> > you choose a later engine and change over your engine management
> > system... Still, going the way you've chosen is significantly easier
> and
> > less expensive than a Ford or Subarau conversion...... If you use an
> early
> > 90s inline you can even keep most of your current engine managment and
> > intake stuff, plus all the instruments plug right in, etc etc... The 1.8l
> > gas inline, the most common choice, is mostly a matter of bolting stuff
> > in...it is pretty straightforward and has been done literally thousands
> of
> > times....especially by people who've gotten sick of their diesel VW
> > motors...
> >
> > It's strange that the inline VW conversion isn't more popular. It's
> > not the "Trendy" popular conversion that the Subarus are, but it's
> do-able
> > for thousands less..... I think maybe the original Tiico conversions
> and
> > their associated bad reputation for vibration may have rubbed-off on all
> > the inline conversions. Nobody I know that runs the non-Tiico inline has
> > any complaints of vibration..
> >
> > I ran the 1.8 liter Rabbit/Cabriolet/Jetta motor in my 84 non-popup
> with
> > a westie interior for about two years. If your main reason to convert
> is
> > more power, the 1.8 liter (usually from a Rabbit) motor is only a
> little
> > power improvement over the WBX, but they are simple and dependable and
> > very cheap... If you want a bit more power without much more work, I am
> > quite happy with the 2.0l ABA (93 Jetta) block combined with the old head
> > from my 1.8l 8 valve. This seems a pretty popular configuration of
> the
> > inline motor, done often in other VWs. Techtonics Tuning (
> > http://www.techtonicstuning.com/main/index.php) had the few parts I
> > needed to do the head swap. It was quite simple (about 4hrs), You may
> > have to fiddle a bit to keep your auxiliary belts all lined up.
> >
> > I find this hybrid motor to be just fine...guessing it's about like a
> > 2.2 subie, power-wise...makes 23mpg and I very rarely find myself wanting
> > 'more motor'..... I paid $300 for this ABA motor, spent $600 total
> > combining the two, including changing clutches, and later I re-sold all
> > the power steering power brake AC crap off the ABA for $200... You can
> find
> > the VW inlines on CL or in your local parts yards very cheap. They are
> > very plentiful. You can go into any autoparts and get what you need or
> go
> > to almost any VW mechanic and he'll be comfortable working on it..
> >
> > I doubt you'll regret the change.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Sep 15, 2013 at 3:50 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
> wrote:
> >
> > > Yesterday I took the first step toward starting an engine conversion. I
> > > had seriously considered Bostig and Subaru, both fine conversions. I've
> > > driven a full Westy with a Subaru 2.5 and it was amazing. But in the
> end,
> > > there desire to keep it all VW won out. I found and purchased the later
> > > ('83-up) diesel engine carrier bars, engine mounts, diesel oil pan,
> and a
> > > couple of other items. Now, I know I also need the Kennedy adapter
> plate
> > > too, once I decide which in VW engine is going in there. I'm sure there
> > are
> > > plenty of sites which detail doing this conversion, but if anyone can
> > point
> > > me to one please do! Also looking for an engine to buy-local to the
> > > Washington DC area. My old 1.9 is still humming away, runs like a
> sewing
> > > machine, but the right head is weeping coolant (for over 10 years! Yes,
> > 10
> > > years) and I just need/want more power. Mine is an '85 Weekender,
> > > automatic, power steering and a/c (which I'd like to keep) Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Jeff Stewart
> > >
> >
>
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