Hi,
I hope this is the right newsgroup!
I have fallen in love with the Caravelle/Transporter (1994ish on, slopy
front shape) 8 seat minibus. Anyone got one for sale?
I really want a diesel but I have come across a petrol (2.5) with engine
trouble.

Is it possible to change the engine to a diesel unit? Is this an easy swop
or is there a lot of work to do with engine mountings, driveshafts, engine
management, etc.
Would I also need to change the tank over or can I use the original petrol
tank??
Also 1.9 or 2.4 (2.5?) which is best and why? I'm not a speed freak but I'd
like to get there in reasonable time!!)

I have not owned or worked on VWs before let alone the Caravelle so any
clues, tips, pitfalls etc about the bus in general would be really
appreciated.

Thanks for any help,
Graham

"Graham" wrote:

Hi,
I hope this is the right newsgroup!
I have fallen in love with the Caravelle/Transporter (1994ish on, slopy
front shape) 8 seat minibus. Anyone got one for sale?
I really want a diesel but I have come across a petrol (2.5) with engine
trouble.

Is it possible to change the engine to a diesel unit? Is this an easy swop
or is there a lot of work to do with engine mountings, driveshafts, engine
management, etc.
Would I also need to change the tank over or can I use the original petrol
tank??
Also 1.9 or 2.4 (2.5?) which is best and why? I'm not a speed freak but I'd
like to get there in reasonable time!!)

I have not owned or worked on VWs before let alone the Caravelle so any
clues, tips, pitfalls etc about the bus in general would be really
appreciated.


The nearest equivalent Diesel to the 2.5 litre 5-cylinder petrol is
the 5-cylinder 2.4 normally aspirated Diesel. It is solid and
reliable, if plodding. The 2.5 TDI will also fit but you will need
the wiring loom, fusebox, instrument panel and steering lock/key and
an expert to configure them to work together. This task is not to be
underestimated.

Personally, I would find a good used 2.5 litre 5-cylinder petrol
engine and do a direct swap, with an LPG conversion to give the
economy of the Diesel.

None of these options are cheap, and the value of the finished job may
not equal what it costs.

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Personally, I would find a good used 2.5 litre 5-cylinder petrol
engine and do a direct swap, with an LPG conversion to give the
economy of the Diesel.

None of these options are cheap, and the value of the finished job may
not equal what it costs.



Thanks for that, I did mean to add the possibility of an LPG conversion.
Many thanks,
Graham