>I want to install a more powerful engine in my Syncro Transporter. I was >thinking of installing a 2.0L engine from a Audi 80 or 93 and newer >Golf/Jetta. A lot of people have been telling me different things. >Getting >an engine running once it is bolted in is no problem for me. It is the >stuff that I need to bolt it in is the problem! From what I can tell I >need >the following from a Diesel Vanagon: > >- Oilpan and dipstick >- Transmission bell housing (it will work with Syncro right!?) >- Engine Mounts > > Is there anything missing? I plan to run CIS injection as a first <choice, >but if fuel injection lines prove to be a problem I might switch to a >90-92 >Cabriolet head and Digifant injection and splice the Cabrio and Vanagon >Diesel mounts 'cause I would have to fashion a new deck cover as the >engine >would sit up higher. This would be a problem seeing how I have a >Transporter Pickup. If it is a Single- or Crewcab, engine's compartment is higher than regular Vanagon. Even the AUDI 5 Cyl. will fit. But using a 4 in-line, which is turned to the left, will fit Vanagon engine compartment too. In Syncros the engine is lowered by 2 cm or 3 cm. In this way you can't use the regular Diesel engine mounts. Insert some spacers in front and back at the engine mounts to the frame rails to meet the level of the transmission line. CIS is a simple mechanical injection system, fuel lines aren't the problem. Helmut '80 Camper |
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