Diesel questions

[John Larson]

You asked, in part:
"Folks,
I've been through all of the archives looking for diesel stuff, and have a
few questions.
1. Could any listers in Canada verify that there are Audi (or VW) 2.5 Turbo
Diesel (TDI) engines (stick)  in Canada."

The Audi 5000T motors were 2 litres, not 2.5, and were conventional 
diesels, NOT TDi.  Huge difference.  I've worked on the USW Versions, 
which were probably identical to the Canadian engines, and they were 
anemic, somewhat troublesome, and pretty antiquated technology.  The 
Volvo version, designed and probably produced by VAG, had cylinder head 
problems.  About 10 years ago, I searched for more than 6 months for a 
rebuildable core head.  In the end, we had to use an NA head and modify 
it.  I doubt you'll find either a Volvo or an Audi 5000D or TD in any 
boneyards; they'll all likely have been crushed.  BTW, you'll need the 
gearbox as well.  Good luck!  John