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  • Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Mon, 23 May 2005 17:04:36 EDT
    ...I have additional egt gauges, cylinder head temp gauges, trans oil temp gauges, intercooler temp gauges as well as others, but no mounting room...
  • Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 30 Dec 2006 12:15:00 -0500
    ...WA >> Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" >> '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) >> '84 300D (218k) >> Gashuffer: >> '89...
  • Re: diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:37:29 -0400
    ...David Marshall seems to have considerable experience with the diesels, the intercooler issues, etc. He'll probably chime in at some point. Edward At...
  • 2000 TDI Motor for sale
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:34:52 -0700
    ...engine. - Missing throttle pedal asm (~135 from the dealer). - Missing the intercooler. - 23,000 kilometers. $2000 USD Please contact me if anyone is interested...
  • Re: Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 25 Nov 2002 18:12:54 -0800
    ...The activation temperature of thermostatically controlled fans on intercoolers is usually 70 C. This would have been a perfect question for the TDI-conversion...
  • Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 20:19:18 -0700
    Dave, Isn't the radiator looking thingy on the left the intercooler? Should it not be cooled by a ducted air stream or forced...
  • Re: AAZ diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:11:25 -0700
    ...some tweaks are possible.....intercooler and such but you will have a van that on a slight hill at say 65 mph and you...
  • Passat 2.0L engine questions (donor car for 15 degree Vanagon conversion)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:02:23 -0400
    ...this motor will yield around 300hp with the right turbo > and intercooler. > > And yes Neil, this is an interference motor. > No big deal, just...
  • Re: Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 24 Nov 2002 22:21:48 -0800
    ...The intercooler also needs better airflow than will be had in the engine compartment. Think about an air-to-water intercooler system. VW, Subaru...
  • Re: '89 new to list--question regarding throttle delay off idle.
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Thu, 5 May 2005 00:30:48 -0400
    ...It's really nice to have that delayed lighting while fumbling with keys and kid paraphrenalia at night--enjoy! Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler...
  • Re: Syncro van price range
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:29:41 -0500
    ...WA >>Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" >>'87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) >>'84 300D (218k) >>Gashuffer: >>'89...
  • Re: Unofficial alliance to become corporate alliance??
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 11:11:49 -0600
    ...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD > intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition > (185K)
  • Re: '82 Vanagon Diesel
    Historical mailing list - LA & Glen
    Sun, 4 Feb 2001 19:08:33 -0700
    ...The best bang for your buck would be to put in a 1.9L Turbo Diesel ngine( no intercooler). These engines were not imported...
  • Re: 3.4liter v6 to 1.9liter turbo4 conversion in progress.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Wed, 17 Aug 2005 16:00:51 -0400
    ...I will be using the extra oil cooler I > picked up for my rx7, and an air/water intercooler(another oil cooler > from the...
  • Re: Source for small auxiliary coolant pump? (oil cooler idea!)
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 9 May 2000 11:40:31 EDT
    ...a coolant pump that outputs 1800L/hr for their air/water intercooler -- expensive, but it is designed for your application. Cheers, MJS At 02...
  • Re: My R134a experience
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:54:32 -0700
    ...Not sure for >> why though. >> >> >> Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) > '84 300D (214k...
  • Re: potential hydraulic mounts for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Nock
    Mon, 3 Mar 2003 02:22:41 -0800
    ...more > cleanup, but something (air box [without an intake resonator]) or > intercooler piping, etc is rattling away around 50 mph. I wouldn't define...
  • Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 13:36:22 -0800
    ...WA >> Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" >> '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) >> '84 300D (218k) >> Gashuffer: >> '89...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 28 May 2015 09:48:03 -0700
    ...Easy mods for more power, once the intercooler is added. The low end torque makes it much more drivable that a high-strung 'modern...
  • Re: finding a new engine?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
    ...The VG-30ET requires no intercooler, although an air to water > unit can be fitted for increased power. It makes in the neighborhood of...
  • Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 10:23:58 -0800
    ...WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) > '84 300D (218k) > Gashuffer: > '89...
  • Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:54:21 -0700
    ...risk aversion, make your choice - >> but make it an informed choice. >> >> > Casey > __________________________________________ > '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel > '94 100CSQ Avant > '90 90Q > '89 Bluestar
  • Re: Comments on Dash and Gauge Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 23 May 2005 16:17:17 -0700
    ...I have additional egt gauges, cylinder head temp gauges, trans oil temp gauges, intercooler temp gauges as well as others, but no mounting room...
  • Friday Thoughts about Turboing a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 09:51:57 -0500
    ...the transmission bellhousing there would be plenty of room for an intercooler. Do you think if I went this route I would need a...
  • Re: Turbos
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:49:44 -0400
    ...PB-03 turbocharger (specially built for this application and requires no intercooler) mounted below oil level and fed with a special oil pump similar...
  • Re: Cockpit of a C-141
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Mon, 28 May 2007 12:34:55 -0700
    ...the yellow backlit gauges, periodically flick the radiator, oil cooler and intercooler fan override switches to check the function of the monitoring lights and...
  • Re: BLUE TEC
    Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
    Tue, 27 May 2008 10:49:34 -0700
    ...t think you can.' >> nice thought though !! >> >> Do you have an intercooler ? >> If not that would be your next practical step forward I'm...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:42:58 -0700
    ...With intercoolers and synthetic oil I hope they are more reliable now. Stuart From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans [mailto:scottdaniel@turbovans.com] Sent: Wednesday, September...
  • Re: diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
    Sat, 31 Jul 2004 21:22:28 -0400
    ...Does anyone have an intercooler? Does it make a large > difference? > > Thanks again. > Skip Emmert > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from...
  • Re: Solid State A/C
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 11 Aug 94 13:50:21 CDT
    ...on the one side of the chamber, the seals would compress the air (heating the air), which was then passed through an intercooler (lowering...
  • Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 08:21:12 -0700
    ...optimal for maintaining one's dignity > when > the temps run high. > > Casey > __________________________________________ > '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel > '94 100CSQ Avant > '90 90Q > '89 Bluestar >
  • Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:32:51 -0800
    ...The one > you show is the small 3.3 filter box which some people use on the > passenger side when they have an intercooler...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:46:44 -0800
    ...there is another cooling system > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • Vanagon pictures fron today's Bug-O-Rama in Sacramento
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 3 Sep 2001 02:08:31 EDT
    ...Last May I got an Audo TT intercooler from him. I offered $25. He said no and asked for $20. He had a bunch...
  • Re: French Syncro Club
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 03:50:20 -0500
    ...of a 16" TD Vanagon GL Syncro - with Oettinger engine and >intercooler - which is called in France Caravelle GL, I'd like to know...
  • Re: Running on Tap Water
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 07:33:31 -0700
    ...The second injects water at the exit pipe of the intercooler. The third technique injects water at the entry of the intercooler and is...
  • Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
    Sat, 30 Dec 2006 02:19:46 -0800
    ...Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" <br> '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) <br> '84 300D (218k) <br...
  • Posting Pictures: was something about scoops. :)
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 16:34:33 -0500
    ...I did the same thing on the >driver's side of the van for the Saab intercooler that feeds the turbo >diesel. It wasn...
  • Re: Best Cars to go 200,000 Miles
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:45:28 +1200
    ...I suspect that fitting a fat exhaust (2.25&quot; on my 2.0TD Corolla) and a large intercooler will delay the inevitable, but...
  • Re: Superchargers?
    Historical mailing list - pat
    Thu, 7 Jul 2011 08:41:45 -0400
    ...Sure, you need an exhaust manifold > and > exhaust plumbing- throw in another $200. > Either way you need an intercooler, intake piping and management. > > A...
  • Re: AC Controls
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Sun, 18 May 2008 00:09:36 -0700
    ...Has twin intercoolers on the roof too. You should get it from me. They only made 6 of them, honest. Rare factory prototype. Showroom...
  • Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
    Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
    Sun, 31 Dec 2006 10:04:36 -0800
    ...TIA Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) '84 300D...
  • Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 23:16:09 +0100
    ...enhacing the flow through either an oil cooler or an turbo intercooler positioned down where the duct shaft exhausts. Provided the other side of...
  • Flat Black Engines
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 19 Jul 1998 00:35:56 EDT
    ...Ask around, you might be OK since your oil has an intercooler. I figure better safe than sorry. Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis...
  • Advice on possible engine replacement
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:08:08 -0400
    ...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:56:47 -0500
    ...there is another cooling system > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • Re: Friday subject - are we on the list just old farts?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 15 Feb 2020 17:01:57 +0000
    ...Added VNT turbo, modified engine mounts, retuned ECU, audi intercooler, oil coolers, more gauges, etc. Frightening cash expenditure, but stimulating and so much fun...
  • Re: Diesel - too much oil saga
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 09:21:22 -0400
    ...Crankcase vapors also mess up the insides of intercoolers. On modified vehicle one has to be careful to design the intake track so oil...
  • Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 29 Sep 2005 19:22:09 +1200
    ...Even intercoolers oftwen are not enough. Heat buildup derived from turbos are notorious for causing head-cracking in diesels.</div> <div><br></div> <div...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:11:01 -0500
    ...there is another cooling system > > > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > > > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • On Exhaust Cracking, Vibration and Noise (not short) for Converted Vgons
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 28 Sep 2001 03:03:51 EDT
    ...Following your advice, I am using a SAAB 900 Turbo intercooler (air to air) which will cool the compressed air from the turbo. It...
  • Re: French Syncro Club
    Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
    Sat, 14 Dec 1996 11:17:00 +0100
    ...A friend of mine did that on a 16"er TD without intercooler, and it's a real pain! But I think with a...
  • Re: THANKS List! (and my .02 for engine conversion newbies)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Sat, 5 Apr 2008 16:55:22 -0700
    ...your project! Mine is still waiting on the icing, such as intercooler, air-oil cooler, etc. Shawn Wright http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels '88...
  • Re: Superchargers? - Low Pressure Turbo!
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Fri, 8 Jul 2011 02:44:17 -0400
    ...I added the SAAB 9000 Blackstone intercooler for charge cooling mounted in the driver's side rear well. I also added a oil scavenger...
  • Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 08:30:50 -0400
    ...WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k) > '84 300D (216k) > Gashuffer: > '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) > http...
  • Re: French Syncro Club
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Sat, 14 Dec 1996 12:28:25 -0500
    ...friend of mine did that on a 16"er TD without intercooler, and it's a real >pain! >But I think with a 2...
  • articles: turbo diesel with AC, aftermarket kit.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 26 Jun 95 20:15:37 CDT
    ...The most important addition is an air-to-air intercooler, a small heat exchanger that cools air from the turbocharger before it enters the...
  • Re: Syncro recently moved to Massachusetts
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:54:50 -0400
    ...Always there for > > backup. > > > > > Casey > __________________________________________ > '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel > '94 100CSQ Avant > '90 90Q > '89 Bluestar >
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:33:01 -0800
    ...there is another cooling system > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:53:15 -0800
    ...there is another cooling system >> > for the intercooler, and there is more intake plumbing, and there is >> > an oil feed and return. The supercharger...