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europ2014
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Posted: 18 Sep 14 at 19:53 |
Hi There
Although I have owned a T4 Caravelle 2.5 TDI Auto (2002) 102 BHP for a couple of years and this is my second I have never really immersed myself with all the other lucky people who own them. Hello All! Anyhow I currently have my Velle for sale but something is making me think don't sell and do an engine swap, I don't mean tuning or whatever I mean a genuine "put something stupid in it" swap? I am drawn to the Volvo D5 unit with an auto box, mostly because they are 5 cylinder, front wheel drive and long lived and you can get the various power outputs. Any thoughts or sharp intakes of breath are greatly appreciated. Ben
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mrhutch
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I think people put the 1.8T in ( can reliably get to 250bhp) or they did come with the v6 lump, so parts should be available?
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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europ2014
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I have been thinking about that too, which gearbox would you mate with that?
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mrhutch
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the v6 was only mated to the auto I think.. not too hot on these builders vans..
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T3 1981 Westy Vanagon - thinks lubricant is a fuel
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europ2014
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HA! thanks for your help
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cornish pasty
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Sell your TDI (How much are you asking), and get the VR6. Save a lot of bother.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjPhopki9sQ&sns=fb
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nick1973
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I'VE GOT A 1.8T LUMP AND GEARBOX IF YOU WANT SOME PICKS/SIZES SHOULDS BE AN EASY SWAP REALLI
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