vw diesel air compressor conversion

[volksman]

im looking at doing a conversion, vw 1.6 diesel into a compressor. I have many. rougly 200 lbs compression. they are so so as diesels now. would it be that simple to pull injectors check valves in their place to a manifold to a tank.
the fuel pump could be left in place im thinking just recirculate fuel. so timing isn't an issue. same with alternator and water pump. cooling system intact. the exhaust same thing into tank. or is this a pipe dream