The Plan...

Above is my VW T3 Multivan. Its a Bluestar Hannover Edition... I've owned it about 3 years now.
Originally a 1.6 Turbo Diesel (JX Engine code), it had a 1.9TD (AAZ Engine code) fitted prior to me buying it in Germany.

My intention is to convert from the current setup to a 1.9 TDI (AFN Engine code).
The reason for this is that the AAZ, whilst a great engine, isnt the most economical out there, its also not the most refined. The AAZ is an IDI Diesel with mechanical injection and none of the technical "doohickery" seen on more modern Diesels. In contrast, the AFN is a TDI. A much more refined engine, with ECU control, and generally accepted as a step in the right direction as far as improving economy, refinement and still keeping a reliable engine.

One of the drawbacks of a T3 TDI conversion is that none of the original T3 Gearboxes have ratios suitable for a TDI. The limit is the final drive ratios, and even the better of the available boxes will result in in engine RPM at sensible cruising speeds. For this reason, 2 years ago when I had my gearbox rebuild by Bears Motorsport I specified it should be rebuilt with a more suitable final drive to give lower RPMs at higher speed. I'll add more on this later...

So thats where we are at the moment. I have a T3 begging for a TDI, I have lots of ideas of how and why i'm going to do the conversion. All I need now is a suitable doner....