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sageofsalem · 25-06-2009, 22:51

I have driven vw diesels for thirty years. The old ones were simply gas conversions and not true diesels. My 2002 turbo charged diesel has 200k on it. and runs very well.

I am thinking about repowering my Morgan 462, It has a 4=154 Perkins that I have heard is difficult to find parts for and I am thinking of going to a 4-236.

I would not, repeat not put a VW diesel in my boat simply because I do not think a belt driven camshaft belongs on a blue water boat.

Bill

25-06-2009, 22:51	#12
sageofsalem Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boat currently at Rio Dulce Boat: morgan 462-sageofsalem Posts: 4	VW DIESELS I have driven vw diesels for thirty years. The old ones were simply gas conversions and not true diesels. My 2002 turbo charged diesel has 200k on it. and runs very well. I am thinking about repowering my Morgan 462, It has a 4=154 Perkins that I have heard is difficult to find parts for and I am thinking of going to a 4-236. I would not, repeat not put a VW diesel in my boat simply because I do not think a belt driven camshaft belongs on a blue water boat. Bill