[Vwdiesel] what is it ?

[TexasTDI]

Sounds like an old VW/Volvo diesel motor.  All Volvo diesels had VW motors
in them.  };-)

Chris Thornton
1991 VW Jetta GL 2 Door 1.6D - 233k miles
2000 VW Golf GLS 1.9TDI 130hp/229ftlbs - 73k miles
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T -- FOR SALE
Amsoil Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
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----- Original Message -----
From: "cass" <iscass at shaw.ca>
To: <vwdiesel at audifans.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 12:57 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] what is it ?


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> hi..
> i have a mystery diesel.(to me)
> it was given to a friend as a potential boat motor
> but im wondering what its from..and if it could serve my needs
> instead of being converted for marine use,
> and even if it is an upgrade for the 5cylinder Mercedes
> engine thats is in the boat now:o)
>  im not too familiar with too many other types of diesels
> out there... so..
> its a diesel..6 cylinder  the audie symbols on it..
> and volvo (im guessing its from a volvo)
> made in Germany
> the injector pump is run off the cam with a small belt,
> on the tranny side of the motor.
> (opposite to rabbits)
> motor would sit front to back
> not like rabbits..its from a rear wheel drive.
> the engine is kinda difficult to get at n have a good look
> right now..,
> so any suggestions as to WHERE to even find a s#
> to id it would be a big help..:o)
>
> thanks.
> cassie