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Title: Conversion Advice
Post by: kombikruiser on August 10, 2005, 09:28:38 PM

im about to embark on a gas/diesel conversion on a synchro a friend has bought and am looking for advice or pitfalls to avoid during this little endeaver.

i'm aware of a few of the the modification i need to make, such as the bellhousing, motor mounts, and wire harness issues, but im sure someone around here has done a simaler swap and knows of some things to keep an eye out for.

Basiclly its a 1989 sychro westy with a worn motor. my buddy wants to build his dream bus and has got in touch with a 1.9L turbo diesel crate motor.

if anyone can help me find documentation or get me in touch with someone who is familer i'd really appreciate it.

thanks  

vic

Title: Conversion Advice
Post by: Matt on August 10, 2005, 09:48:56 PM

That sounds like an interesting conversion. Good to see ya back Victor!

Title: Conversion Advice
Post by: HeliMike on August 10, 2005, 10:22:45 PM

Hey Vic, if you get into a jam and have time to cruise out to Surrey on a Saturday (don't even bother trying to phone him), go ask Eddy at the Bug Shop about the conversion process. I've seen him do 2 of them so far and the owners love 'em. He also did a couple with a 2.0L 8V Golf motor that kicked some ass.

Just my 2 cents.
 

Title: Conversion Advice
Post by: 68IIIbuggy on August 11, 2005, 08:24:46 PM

Fast Forward Automotive in Quesnel sells a complete kit for this conversion, and can probably answer any questions.

Title: Conversion Advice
Post by: UPM1 on August 12, 2005, 07:54:25 AM

I have adaptor kits to do the 1.6, 1.8 and the 2.0 rabbit, Jetta motor conversion.  They come with the adaptor plate, lightened flywheel, pilot bearing and bolts.
Chreers
Chris.