[Vwdiesel] Suitable VW diesel engine/tranny for 96 Dodge mini Van

[Nate Wall]

Do you have emissions testing for gasoline cars in your area? If you do
the swap, you could be in for a nightmare if you do. They go by the
vehicle VIN.

--Nate

Charlie M wrote:

> Hi all,
> Just wanted to say that this is a great group! You
> have helped me many times with my VW turbo diesel. A
> quick question: Can you remove the heater core (91
> Jetta) without discharging the A/C system?
>
> I don't know if this is a suitable forum for the
> folowing but here goes.
>
> Just purchased a 96 Dodge mini van.  With very high
> miles. (A perfect project vehicle) Body in excellent
> shape.
> My question: Which VW engine/tranny combo would be a
> suitable replacement?  In Europe you can buy this van
> with a 2.4L turbo diesel and 5 speed.  I don't mind
> some custom work. Or in this case a lot of custom
> work.
> It would be great if North Americans embraced the
> diesel concept.  As you can see by my signature, I own
> 2 diesels already.
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Charlie  (Toronto, Canada)
>
> 1990 F250, 7.3L diesel, 4x4  auto (wish it were a 5
> speed)
> 1991 Jetta, turbo diesel, 5 speed with A/C
> 1996 Plymouth Voyager
>
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