[Vwdiesel] 1.6 NA SWAP

[actsiser]

Thanks, Everything switched over nicely. 
Yes, the power steering
is a  bit  of a scabrication from the previous owner who
took it out of a Jetta, with a ps resevoir
screwed onto the firewall. So I am just disconnecting it.

Shawn.

On Wed, Oct 15, 2008 at 03:43:27PM -0700, Bryan Belman wrote:
> Should swap over no issue at all.
> 1.6 is 1.6.
> All part are interchangable.
> I have never heard of a 1982 vanagon diesel with power steering?? !!
> The steering wheel on an 82 vanagon is bigger to help you steer without the power steering.
> 
> Good luck, should be fun and easy.
> 
>  Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :)
> 92 Jetta 1.6 Eco-Turbo Diesel -- running :)
> 70 Type 1 stock Beetle -- Not running :( 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: actsiser <actsiser at resist.ca>
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:10:29 PM
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] 1.6 NA SWAP
> 
> Hello,
> I am replacing my 1.6 NA (Code ME 045 651)  (1986 I think) which is
> currently in a 1982 Vanagon, and have been given another 1.6 NA 
> (Code JK 245 546) (Not sure of year, but it came out of a car.)
> So: I am wondering about the flywheel and clutch assembly, and if it is 
> transferable, because on the engine that came out, the
> flywheel is inboard (closer to #4 cylinder) of the pressure plate, and the 
> new engine has the pressure plate on, but not flywheel.
> 
> So, the Vanagon engine mounts oil pan and power steering look like they 
> should switch over ok, but I'm not sure about the
> flywheel clutch.  and am wondering if folks here think
> it would be worth my time.  The flywheel teeth on the
> engine that came out are in good condition.
> 
> I looked in the archives and in the Bentley Vanagon book and could only find 
> some general engine code information.
> 
> Thank you.
> Shawn.
> 
> -- 
> Shawn
> actsiser at resist.ca
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Shawn
actsiser at resist.ca