[Vwdiesel] Honda 2.2L diesel Mileage

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Gears are employed like this in my large 480(?) cu.in. 4-cylinder
International diesel engine for my TD-14A crawler loader.  I expect that
they would work in the VW application and would certainly end the problems
associated with belt accidents killing an otherwise good engine.  In my
experience, aftermarket camshaft drives for chevy V-8 automotive engines
using gears to replace a chain are really noisy however.  Noise may be a
factor in the car engine setup on a VW.  Personally, I'd happily put up with
more noise for increased reliability and improved accessory drive access on
this nice little engine.

Rob

----- Original Message -----
From: "James Hansen" <jhsg at sasktel.net>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Honda 2.2L diesel Mileage


>
> Shawn sez:
>  I do think it's about time VW went to chain driven cams though!
>
> Gears my friend.  Gears.  Run all the accessory shit off of the gear train
> through ports in the gear case cover as well, like a 2 cycle detroit dsl.
> So nice to not have to fret over belts driving stuff, and less power
losses
> overall. Very elegant solution IMHO.
> -James
>
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