Where was the VW Pathfinder marine engine made?
Overview – Volkswagen Pathfinder Marine Engine The Volkswagen Pathfinder Marine Engine was a marine version of their 1.6l Rabbit pick-up truck diesel engine. This engine was designed and built at the Volkswagen plant in Germany initially for the VW golf, to compete against the then voracious Japanese car market.
What kind of engine does a pathfinder sailboat have?
No experience with the marinized VW engine but lots of experience with the terrestrial versions. The 1600 or 1.6 l engine was very efficient, naturally aspirated diesel engine fully mechanical. It does have a poly timing belt that must be maintained.
When did the first VW Pathfinder come out?
The Pathfinder started production in the late 1970s, starting with the 1600cc, 4-cylinder marine diesel engine. They were painted orange from early versions around 1978 to 1982, with the livery changing to all silver grey color from 1982 to the end of production in the early 1980’s.
Where can I get a rebuilt Pathfinder diesel engine?
We can help you find the parts you need to get your VW pathfinder marine engine going again, or we can provide you with a rebuilt 1.6l VW diesel engine. We have VW Pathfinder Marine diesel engines and parts in stock and ready to ship. Call us at 586.757.2300.
Overview – Volkswagen Pathfinder Marine Engine The Volkswagen Pathfinder Marine Engine was a marine version of their 1.6l Rabbit pick-up truck diesel engine. This engine was designed and built at the Volkswagen plant in Germany initially for the VW golf, to compete against the then voracious Japanese car market.
No experience with the marinized VW engine but lots of experience with the terrestrial versions. The 1600 or 1.6 l engine was very efficient, naturally aspirated diesel engine fully mechanical. It does have a poly timing belt that must be maintained.
The Pathfinder started production in the late 1970s, starting with the 1600cc, 4-cylinder marine diesel engine. They were painted orange from early versions around 1978 to 1982, with the livery changing to all silver grey color from 1982 to the end of production in the early 1980’s.
We can help you find the parts you need to get your VW pathfinder marine engine going again, or we can provide you with a rebuilt 1.6l VW diesel engine. We have VW Pathfinder Marine diesel engines and parts in stock and ready to ship. Call us at 586.757.2300.
Where can I get a diesel engine for my Pathfinder?
We can help you find the parts you need to get your VW pathfinder marine engine going again, or we can provide you with a rebuilt 1.6l VW diesel engine. We have VW Pathfinder Marine diesel engines and parts in stock and ready to ship. Call us at 586.757.2300. We have VW diesel engines and parts in stock that will work for your Pathfinder.
When to change belt on Pathfinder marine engine?
On Pathfinder/VW websites, there are various belt-change intervals quoted from 2000-3000 running hours; I have also seen somewhere that VW recommend 1000 running hours between timing belt renewals. Depending on the engine usage this seems a reasonable period.
How many horsepower does a VW marine engine have?
Volkswagen Marine is still producing modern diesel engines to suit a variety of craft, from 40 to 265hp. A modern Marine engine from VW Marine is shown below, please click on image to enlarge: