With many thanks to Philippe I received a proposal for a engine swap to a 1.9L TDI. This is a design by Winkler: You will need a 70 PS Turbo Diesel Vanagon and a TDI engine with accelerator pedal, wiring, computer, catalytic converter. A converting kit will cost DM 7,900.00 (engine included) and the optional oil cooler DM 790.00 which is recommended. Labor will costs DM 12,500.00 and includes engine and other additional parts. German drivers will need TUV approval which costs an extra of DM 650.00 It is also possible to convert a Wasserboxer. Than you will need some parts from the TD engine: - Bellhousing from a 50 PS or 70 PS Diesel - Starter from a Diesel - Oil pan from a Diesel, Turbo Diesel recommended - Oil pipe which goes into the pan - Flywheel from a Turbo Diesel - Exhaust system from a Diesel - Rubber engine support from a Diesel - Engine support from a Diesel, have to be modified The small pictures I found in the catalog are copies from a regular service manual and cannot be used for a redesign of the engine support. But I think this task is not very difficult. The TDI engine are available as 90 PS or 110 PS. Last one is a chip-tuned engine I guess. Helmut '80 Camper
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