To add to Neil's suggestions, I think a Boxeer engine (USA) a 2.0 Common
Rail turbo diesel would be nice but not sure about Boxeer in Europe but the
engine is from VW Jetta and Passat. I have it in my 1991 Doka syncro
replacing the old 1.9 TDi.
https://www.boxeer.com/

On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 11:08 AM Neil <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hey Zoltan.
>
> Does your Vanagon have a 5 speed transmission?  50º engine mount angle?
>
> I was curious if a 924 engine might be feasible but......
>
> 1.8T conversion? AEB (or ATW ?) code 1.8T (if sold in your market(s) )
> will mate to the diesel Vanagon clutch housing, the diesel Vanagon oil
> pan mates engine.
>
> Discussion on AEB (or ATW) engine mounted at 50º. Lots of images,
> installer fabricated engine support arms, modified intake manifold:
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=515640&highlight=aeb
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
> On 12/2/20, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
>
> > My van is a high top Westfalia with a turbo diesel engine, 1.6 liter.  It
> > was great back in ‘86
>
> > I would like to have it installed for the next summer
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> VE7TBN
>
> 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt
>
> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8
>
> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>