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Date:         Thu, 03 Jul 1997 15:05:02 +0200
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From:         zeidler@NTCNTG02DU.ntc.nokia.com (Zeidler Helmut NTC/Dusseld.)
Subject:      Re: Re powering `82 Diesel with 1.9 Turb



>Been away from the list for a while, good to be back. I'm about to re
>power my `82 Westy Diesel with a 1.9L Turbo Diesel. It pretty much looks
>like a drop in with a few minor changes.


Not only a few minor things, The TD is different in things you don't
think about, like the stronger crank. The cooling system will include
an additional electric water pump.


>Of course, I'll still have the
>old 4speed, which brings me to my real question...Is the gas 4 speed the
>same gear ratio as the diesel 4 speed? As it stands, I'll probably have a
>top speed of about 60-65mph, which is Ok but it'd be nice to see
>75-80mph.


Will send you a gearbox-table privately, it comes up in the list too often.
Or search the archives...


>Any suggestions?


Helmut
'80 Camper
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