Date:         Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:28:08 -0700
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel conversion kits
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Other than the Eurospec 15 degree kits, the only other "kit" available for
the ALH and other later style VAG engine blocks that I'm aware of is from
FAS in Maine.  Their approach would allow you to install the engine over at
50 degrees, since it uses a custom oil pan and engine mounts.  I'm
installing an ALH at 15 degrees by using a Passat oilpan and stock mustache
bar, along with a stock LS 1.8t Passat engine mount.  There's really no
easy or inexpensive way to mount these engines in a T3, but I love them, so
it's worth the effort


On Sat, Jun 14, 2014 at 10:55 AM, TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm looking at comparing what's out there in the market but don't see much
> available except for what Ken has @ Vanagain.  Anyone have any experience
> with that specific kit?  Can any of you oil burners (or anyone) out there
> offer up any info on who's got a kit (partial, full, or otherwise) to put a
> diesel (mine from a 2003 Jetta) into a Vanagon.  For the record, It's going
> in straight up and while years ago I was vehemently opposed to raising the
> deck lid, I've changed my mind on that for a number of reason we won't
> start a flame war over.  Oh, yes, it's going in the 87 Syncro. It can use
> the extra torque to move that boat around both on and off road.
>
> Thanks,
>
> TJ
>



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Casey