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The challenging issue would be to fit it in a way that wouldn't require me to raise the floor of its rear luggage compartment too much, since it's originally fitted with the axial-fan engine. I'd not want to use a Subaru engine, and Volkswagen's own wasserboxer from the Vanagons are unobtainium here, so maybe the only way to go would be the non-crossflow EA827, and finding a way to tilt it a little more to the right side for clearance would be still needed. I'm sure it would also need some custom intake and exhaust manifolds.
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Wikipedia doesn't say whether the
Vanagon Diesel uses the EA827, but they are laid way over, available here:
Quality German Auto Parts ~|~ VW 1600cc (1.6) Turbo Diesel Vanagon
I looked over and touched the Dasher today. I still haven't driven it, but I watched it being moved inside for the night; it started right up.
No cracks in the taillights or turn signals; the vinyl dash will get aluminum tape and then Plastidip. I hope to perfect the transaction on Friday. Tyler said I was the first one he whispered the price to; and it was a done deal in that instant. The Superbeetle was for sale parked in a farmer's field.
It's the perfect time to buy that convertible in the background. It's
not too late to respray it in a year-correct L-code color; possibly:
- Yukon Yellow (L-19K)
- Kansas Beige (L91D)
