To add to Neil's suggestions, I think a Boxeer engine (USA) a 2.0 Common Rail turbo diesel would be nice but not sure about Boxeer in Europe but the engine is from VW Jetta and Passat. I have it in my 1991 Doka syncro replacing the old 1.9 TDi. https://www.boxeer.com/ On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 11:08 AM Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey Zoltan. > > Does your Vanagon have a 5 speed transmission? 50º engine mount angle? > > I was curious if a 924 engine might be feasible but...... > > 1.8T conversion? AEB (or ATW ?) code 1.8T (if sold in your market(s) ) > will mate to the diesel Vanagon clutch housing, the diesel Vanagon oil > pan mates engine. > > Discussion on AEB (or ATW) engine mounted at 50º. Lots of images, > installer fabricated engine support arms, modified intake manifold: > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=515640&highlight=aeb > > Neil. > > > > On 12/2/20, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > > My van is a high top Westfalia with a turbo diesel engine, 1.6 liter. It > > was great back in ‘86 > > > I would like to have it installed for the next summer > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > |
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