Date:         Tue, 23 Feb 1999 21:58:03 -0500
Reply-To:     thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      It runs: Driving the 1.9 Turbodiesel Syncro!!
Comments: cc: Diesel List <Audi-VW-Diesels@onelist.com>
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Well folks, I've finally completed the 1.9 Turbodiesel Syncro Westy
conversion! I've been having a dream a few nights in a row, that my Syncro
was transformed into a quiet, torquey beast, totally unlike it's former
self. Well, after the first real drive, I now know that it REALLY IS!!  I am
amazed at how different this van is now.  None of the weird surges and jerks
of the waterboxer, just smooth, torquey acceleration. The first test I threw
at it was to climb the mountain road to the local State Park, a road which
always took a drop to 3rd, and occasionally 2nd, to climb. The TD pulled the
entire way in 4th....amazing....I'm gonna love this engine! A few minor
quirks to iron out, but the major job is done. Whew! The TD really sounds
neat when the boost comes on, with the 2 1/2" exhaust I built, lots of great
turbo whistle. Can't wait to get an intercooler plumbed and get the boost up
a bit more...yeeha! Many thanks to those on the list that contributed parts
and knowledge to this project.

Karl
1987 Syncro Westy Turbodiesel !