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The 2.0L 8v conversion for the '83-'92 VW Vanagon is a factory made kit used in their South-African models.  Here is information regarding the conversion directly from Tii Trading Co.'s website.

Pictures from our latest conversion.


Tii Trading Co. is importing a conversion kit to replace the 1.9 and 2.1 liter Waterboxer engine with a 2.0 liter inline Golf/Jetta engine. This complete kit is approved by Volkswagen of South Africa. Our engine Utilizes the latest engine management technology with Bosch Motronic MP 9.0.

AVAILABLE FOR ALL MODELS OF VANAGON. INCLUDING THE SYNCRO AND AUTOMATIC VANAGON!

THE CONTENTS OF THE KIT IS AS FOLLOWS:

  • BRAND NEW! 2.0 liter engine (118 hp @ 4800 rpm / 132 ft/lb. torque @ 3500 rpm. 10:1 compression ratio with anti knock sensor
  • all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)
  • air cleaner system
  • engine compartment wiring harness
  • throttle body (pre-installed on engine)
  • engine management system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0) 
  • all water hoses
  • complete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. (pre-installed on engine)
  • intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed on engine)
  • accelerator cable
  • water pump (pre-installed on block)
  • all drive belts
  • hose clamps
  • misc. hardware
  • full instructions, booklet included. See below (this is for information purposes only). 

 

  • no welding required for two wheel drive Vanagon
  • utilize your stock muffler and catalytic converter
  • engine lid requires no modification
  • access your dipstick and radiator overflow tank through the license plate cover
  • engine comes assembled with manifolds, oil pan, engine mounts, timing belt, distributor, exhaust down pipe, flywheel, bell housing adapter plate, genuine oil filter, ready to install!
  • engine shuts off automatically at 230 deg. Fahrenheit (110 degrees Celsius) to avoid severe engine damage
  • engine comes with 12 month / 12K mile warranty.
  • Kit is available for all versions of Vanagon equipped with a waterboxer engine. Syncros and automatic transmission Vanagon included!

 

TECHNICAL DATA:

2.0-Liter inline 2.1-liter Waterboxer
Horsepower 118 @ 4800 RPM 95 @ 3200 RPM
Torque 132 ft/lb. @ 3500 RPM

129 ft/lb. @ 4800 RPM

117 ft/lb. @ 3200 RPM

96 ft/lb. @ 5200 rpm

Redline 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Fuel economy*  2 wheel drive 22 - 24 mpg 

Syncro-  20- 21 mpg

16-19 mpg

*fuel economy is average and is estimated and will vary depending on road conditions, driving style, etc.

For more information, please click here for the TiiCo conversion sales brocher.