[Vwdiesel] Re: what is it ?

[FJ40Jim at aol.com]

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In a message dated 11/24/2002, vwdiesel-request at vwfans.com writes:
> That is a Volvo(aka VW) 2.4L diesel engine.
> The engine code should be in generally the same place as it is on the 4
> cyl models.
> My understanding of this engine is that parts are hard to find for the
> original stuff(from Volvo or VW) but I also understand that many of the
> 4 cyl parts are interchangeable. Pistons, rods, bearings, water pumps,
> oil pumps, lifters, valve shims... pretty much everything besides the
> obvious 6 cyl stuff(Block, crank, cam, etc)

I have 1 & 3/4 of these engines (not quite an entire spare).  They actually
are identical to the 5cyl, but with an extra cylinder in the middle.  Like
the 5cyl TD, the pump is driven off the back of the cam, the WP is inside the
timing cover and used for tensioning the t-belt, oil pump is in the front of
the engine driven by the crank.  Many other parts are shared between 4, 5 & 6
cyl VW diesel, like valvetrain components, rods & pistons, injectors,
glowplugs...
Some 6 cyl specific parts are pricey in the USA, 'cause they only seem to be a
vailable from the Volvo stealership.  Service parts (plugs, filters, valve
shims, seals, T-belt & WP...) are inexpensive & readily available
aftermarket.  HTH.

  Thanks,
Jim Chenoweth
Lancaster, Ohio, USA
85/86 Volvo 745 TD DieselWagon
89 F350 7.3L IDI
83/86/87 FJ60 Land Cruiser FrankenWagon