Date:         Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:48:39 +0100
Reply-To:     Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
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From:         Helmut Zeidler <Helmut_Zeidler@NOTESMAIL.NOKIA.COM>
Subject:      Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
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>The motor to get is the 86 and
>later 2.2L "MC" as it has a water cooled
>turbo and can be made to put out
>over 200hp with just a little tweeking.
>There is one potential problem and that
>is most Audi turbo engines require
>that Audi turbo flywheel so the TDC
>sensor will work.  Does anyone know if
>you have to use a South Afriain Caravelle
>flywheel or can the turbo
>flywheel be used?  Also does the South
>Africian bellhousing allow for a TDC
>sensor?
The South African flywheel does not include
an item for TDC. It looks like the
flywheel of an 'KZ' engine, but modified to
meet the dimensions of the clutch assembly.

If you are able to modify the clutch surface
of the flywheel, you may continue to use the
original Audi and its TDC sensor.

Helmut
'80 Vanagaudi