> -----Original Message-----
> From: spitfires-owner@autox.team.net [mailto:spitfires-
>
> I traded the ol' SUV for a VW Jetta diesel. Now if
> only I could get that engine in a rwd configuration for my Spit (yes, I
> hear you all cringing as I type...), it would not only be a rocket (100hp)
> and stump puller (177 ft lb torque!!), but would get over 40mpg (I've
> never gotten over 25 or 26 in that car).
Hi George,
There is a Herald running locally with a VW Golf diesel engine - presumably
that has essentially the same configuration, so it can be turned North-South
somehow. Unfortunately, I don't know the owner of this Herald to find out
the details of the installation.
Cheers,
Bill.
Rarebits4classics
.......just what you've been looking for
PO Box 1232
Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8WA
United Kingdom
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