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Would not use Gilo adapters for this install. They like to crack if under more load than the AGG etc. Raising deck lid. 20 to 30mm is needed and very easy to do. Have a look at H2o vanagon website they only raise 20mm. Every individual uses their vehicles in different ways and need what suits them b...

The best petrol engine for a syncro out there at the moment is the VW 1.8 20valve turbo. I have owned and used 2.6 5 cylinder. 2.3 5 cylinder. 2.1 DJ and mv, 2.3 stroked waterboxer, 2.2 Subaru and 2L AGG and non of them can compete in performance or economy. To be frank the AGG is the worst when it ...

Have you not concidered the VW 1.8t. Lowest output as standard is 150bhp and produces 210nm from 1800rpm. Is more modern than the above choises, more readily available, very quite and a smooth power delivery.