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Date:         Sat, 19 Jul 1997 08:09:13 -0700
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From:         Bob Bellanca <bajatrvlr@ABAC.COM>
Subject:      1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!

Well, My new 1.9L TD finally arrived on Wed. I've been ohing and ahing ever since. This is quite a spiffy motor, looks like it will just be a drop in. Modifying the engine mounts does not seem necessary, as is the case when using a 1.6L TD from a Jetta or Rabbit. The turbo is much smaller, so it appears there'll be plenty of clearance. The unit came with a factory exhaust pipe which will have to be cut and redirected but no problem, just having the flange was more than I'd hoped for...

Things to resolve: Air cleaner location and mate up to turbo. Fabricate exhaust system Pick-up tube extension for oil pump ( Scott Foss has all the above, for a price)

I'm having my old DZ tranny rebuilt with 4.57 ring and pinion and original gearing. That should be as sufficient as any, short of a five speed. It should be back about Wed or so. Lots to do.

Bob Bellanca `81 Diesel Rabbit `82 Diesel Westy (soon to be 1.9L turbo, I hope) `84 Turbo Diesel Jetta


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