Date:         Mon, 4 May 2015 09:44:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Advice on doing TD Conversion
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
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Hi Ken. Is the Eurospec engine mount angle 22º or ?

Not the same thing, but I've had no issues using a WBX on my inline
ABA gas swap; the gearing is fine and not too dissimilar to the air
cooled transaxle i was running.

The Eurospec puts the transaxle further forward? (to OEM diesel engine
position)  Or does the shorter nose mount compensate for clutch
housing length difference?

Neil.

On 5/4/15, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I am currently doing a Eurospec/Overland TD conversion into an 85 Vanagon.
>
> ....  Right now the plan is to use the stock waterboxer
> 4 speed transmission with the TD engine.  I know folks usually regear the
> trans to deal with the lower rpms of the diesel engine, but has anyone
> tried to use the stock transmission and what are the down sides?
>

> Any input you can give would be helpful.  I have been posting pictures on
> my facebook page if you are interested in taking a look.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/pages/Van-Again/296406512340
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>


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