87 syncro westy Pluses are much better fuel mileage - 50% better Possible to modify for enough power to merge onto a freeway going up the on ramp. Way cool pucka pucka pucka sound Can't rev as high so needed to change the gearing - in my case the tallest Wheel/tire combo and regearing 3 and 4Not nearly as many people can work on them as can work on the gas motors so finding someone isn't always easy and is always more expensive.You wouldn't believe [I don't] how much money it's cost to do this but I did it about as stupidly [read money, time, and just plan mistakes] as possible.
From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 3:39 PM Subject: 1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences.. hi all, in the process of replacing my 2.1 WBX on my syncro tintop... I have some choices... so some homework questions: anyone has a 1.9 Tdi diesel engine on his/her van? - how do you like it? - what are the plus features/sides you like the most? - what are the minus features/sides you like the least? - approx. price? (engine + labor) - extra things that you add on the engine? (oil cooler? performance chip?) thanks in advance, dan
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