Not for the power hungry Jap VW but something to make the good old T3 more reliable.
I've done 3 conversions based on the above engine in the last 12 months, all in 2WD's. I am now working on a Syncro.
I've used the complete "Diesel" kit from the Euro/US vans complete with bellhousing etc and as an alternative used an adpater by John Sherman from Queensland, who adpated his "standard" kit to the "slant" Diesel version.
Both ways seem to have advantages and disadvantages.
As for the all Diesel kit it is all stock VW stuff, that being an advantage in itself when it comes to sourcing parts and info.
The disadvantage is the rareness of the clutch and starter motor parts in the country (available but at a wait & cost).
The engine adpater on the other hand allows you to retain both the 228mm clucth and 1.9/2.1 starter, but it is not stock VW. It's the only easy way though to convert a syncro, because the "indent" in the tank for the starter does not work with the "Diesel" bellhousing.
The Golf III 2ltr engine (ADY or AGG engine code) has slightly better specs compared to the 2.1ltr WBX. It has 85kw and 166NM torque at 3200rpm.
Again not exciting but better than the original with nice low end torque.
All in all it fits without modification under the engine lid and you do not loose ground clearance.
A nice (and real) VW alternative to all the other mods available.
May post some pics if people are interested.
busman ·