Date:         Wed, 10 May 2017 19:29:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: TDI Conversion Advice
Comments: To: BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <D7DB9CCE-1DB5-45C7-BE4E-5259E78A93BD@gmail.com>
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I just received my injection system for a Mtdi to replace my aaz turbo
diesel. Hopefully within 2 weeks have it in and running. Dang mother's day
getting in the way ;-)

On May 10, 2017 3:40 PM, "BenT" <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Mike Miller had his '87 done by Detlev Hanschke in Livermore, CA.
>
> Mine was already a turbodiesel (1.6TD) when it was converted a 1.9TD (not
> a TDI) so no ref needed. I had a '90 titled as a diesel recently. It took a
> lot of arguing with a CA DMV clerk. But I got away without using a ref.
>
>
> BenT
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> > On May 10, 2017, at 11:09 AM, Michael D. Werner <
> michael.d.werner@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > Seeking experienced TDI users or converters on your vanagons...
> >
> > Before I consider the potential of a TDI conversion on my syncro, would
> > anyone be willing to share their story with me over the phone? Im
> > interested in hearing about your experience either way (eg issues,
> install
> > experience and set up, fuel economy, maintenance schedule, power/torque,
> > tuning, lessons learned)
> >
> > I am considering a TDI as a potential option and would need all of the
> > emissions controls. Im especially interested to speak with you if you 1.
> > Live in California and 2. Converted an 86-91 to diesel and got it
> approved
> > by a referee.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Mike
>