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• Re: diesel flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 5 Feb 2004 15:10:11 -0500
  ...diesel flywheel where can I get a new or good-used diesel flywheel? Are they all 228mm? I need one for my upcoming engine...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer? VW did!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 13:42:38 +1300
  ...Someone in the US built a replica, using I think a 40-horse engine as a base. Try a Google search for Beetle diesel...
• Diesel engine needed
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 14:16:44 -0700
  I have been asked to find a diesel engine from vanagon, rabbit, early jetta 1.6 needed in california. Anyone got one laying around...
• Re: why would anyone want a diesel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:25:43 +1300
  ...When a diesel goes bad it can cost. But repairing a gas engine isn't much cheaper. Just remember to change the oil and...
• Re: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?
  Historical mailing list - Henry Jackson
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 08:10:38 -0800
  ...I almost bought the quantum engine for sale on ebay because it is the only turbo diesel that I have been able to find...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:38:44 -0700
  ...mentioned no diesels >for 07 because US fuel was too dirty for their new clean burn diesel >engines. The cruddy diesel in the US...
• LVC Friday Question - What is your favorite (preferably 4WD) diesel vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:27:45 -0500
  ...I will be doing a diesel engine conversion on my syncro vanagon (and probably SVO / bio diesel) and want the second vehicle t have...
• Re: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:18:50 -0500
  I'm waiting for the Subaru diesel as well... Till then, I'll just have to make due with the 3.3l Subaru conversion...
• Re: Think I found the reason for SLOW DIESEL vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 07:51:53 -0500
  ...The late-model has a nice dense foam > underneath instead of that mattress stuffing under the diesel cover. > > Installing a later model engine cover...
• Re: diesel conversion woes ...
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 16 Aug 2015 17:46:49 -0700
  ...hanger-kit-2lr-tiico-vanagon-engine-conversion/#.VdEp_bQm9ic> > > anyone have any other system for the 1.9 AAZ into an 82 diesel vanagon … >
• Re: Alternative to deck lid raising
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:31:09 -0400
  ...http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormount1.9l.html /Martin -- Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel Quantum 1.6l Turbo Diesel...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:48:14 -0700
  If that engine will fit under the deck and uses the same mounting system currently available, I will have one in ASAP! dylan ready...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 13:55:51 -0500
  ...KBatzler <> > > These same turbo-diesel Audi engines were also available for many years here > in Volvo's....at least until recently. There should be...
• diesel parts needed!
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 19:02:57 -0800
  I am still looking for diesel parts to do my conversion any help i would appreciate Darrel 86 golf engine looking for home in...
• Re: It's official: Subaru to build diesel cars
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 11:16:42 -0400
  I beliece that subaru already makes a small diesel engine line.Im talking about 10 horspower or so. Called Subaru-Robin.
• Re: Diesel Van Bell Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 18 May 2004 11:41:49 -0400
  ...another option besides the diesel bell housing is an adapter plate from kenndy engineering. their adapter plates are drilled to mount at 0 degrees...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:06:16 -0700
  ...Do you really save > anything driving a diesel Vanagon with a late diesel engine? (not the > original diesel in the Vanagons. > > Just curious. > > Any...
• Re: Leaking oil dipstick tube
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 14 May 2003 11:36:03 -0700
  ...the same as many I4 gas engines. I just replaced a set on one of my 83 diesel Vanagons that was leaking there. You...
• Do you want a 1.9TD or a TDI??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Mon, 8 Feb 1999 17:33:32 EST
  Hi All, As I have mentioned in previous posts my mechanic is going to Germany this Thursday to visit family and buy diesel engines...
• Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
  Historical mailing list - Captain Ray
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 04:19:54 -0800
  ...He > had it towed to a garage and the mechenaic said > that always happens to the diesel engine > vanagons and offered to take it...
• Re: Diesel good idea? Engine idling!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 20:30:33 -0500
  ...Diesel good idea? Engine idling! Probably not too many turbo diesel vanagons around but I've been told by very knowledgeable diesel mechanics that...
• 83 Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Busick
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:14:53 -0400
  Hi Volks.....My 83 diesel has developed a peculiar annoyance. He used to start right up, quickly on the first try. Lately the engine...
• Re: HELP! What is GVW???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:54:53 +1200
  ...currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE96 Toyota...
• JC Whitney swaybars
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:54:47 +1200
  ...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon 1989...
• Re: Degrading Comments
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 21:23:59 -0400
  ...naturally aspirated engine will lose 3% for 1,000 feet of altitude. > This goes for gasoline or Diesel. But in a diesel, you also...
• For Sale : DIESEL Vanagon GL for sale cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:18:53 EDT
  '82 Vanagon GL DIESEL two tone tan/brown, tan velour interior w/ captains chairs w/ armrests, 7 passenger, 4 spd, nice body, nice paint...
• Diesel Engine inquiry - Thank you
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 09:41:06 -0700
  ...I will point my friend to all the contacts with Diesel engines FS. Thanks again Joel Cort 89 Syncro Westy - gasoline powered __________________________________________________ Do You...
• Eurovan salvage parts. Was: More Eurovan Engine Fires
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 16 Sep 1999 12:33:03 -0400
  ...Martin -- Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel Quantum 1.6l Turbo Diesel New and used parts for sale, gas and Diesel: http://www.cs.yale...
• Diesel Conversions
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:35:36 -0800
  ...Bio-diesel and waste veggie oil are the siren songs for these engines and have lead to the at least doubling of prices for...
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 08:18:03 -0600
  ...Put up with it for the mileage, or put a different engine in it for power. Diesel engines are hammered with high compression, add...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:54:53 -0700
  ...The engine was running. An hour later I passed it again. Still >> there, still running. >> >> I know that diesel engines in the old days...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 08:35:39 -0700
  ...In a modern diesel engine, you would probably first > kill all the sensors of the control systems, but even in an old mechanical > injection...
• SALE Diesel Vannagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 15:42:05 -0500
  ...like to SALE my 82 diesel Vanagon L w\112k 4 spd Vanagon has rebuilt 86 jetta diesel engine and injector pump NEW timing...
• Re: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:09:01 -0700
  ...If you are using a "C" rated oil for diesel engines (Shell, > Chevron, Pennzoil, etc.) and your engine is not on its last legs...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:09:36 -0500
  I've got some good engines at reasonable prices and no core required. http://www.engineceramics.com/vw/vwparts.htm I assisted in converting...
• 1.6l Turbo Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 22:09:39 EDT
  A friend of mine wants to sell his 1.6l Turbo diesel engine from his Golf. The engine has 270k miles on it but...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 01:24:21 -0600
  ...It is possible to convert diesel engines to LPG, but very expensive, as the compression ratio has to be lowered and a spark ignition...
• Re: DIESEL need rod cap nuts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:00:43 -0700
  AFAIK, the typical VW gas inline engines use a different rod nut, except for the supercharged Corrado which uses the diesel rod nuts you...
• Re: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:30:10 -0500
  ...Do you really save anything driving a diesel Vanagon with a late diesel engine? (not the original diesel in the Vanagons. Just curious. Any...
• Wanted: Diesel Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - GLEE
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 23:27:34 -0700
  I am looking to buy a Diesel Westfalia Van. Will consider any condition. Engine not important. General area of Northwestern US and Canada. reply...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 02:47:57 -0700
  ...For folks who >> upgrade a diesel vehicle to a more powerful diesel engine (or a gas >> I-4), I've heard that swapping in...
• Re: Halon & extinguishers in general
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 00:43:15 +1200
  ...currently SVX engine waiting for a trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE96 Toyota...
• Re: Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 19 May 2003 10:42:03 -0600
  ...You need a TDI diesel engine + electronics. Then motor mounts, oilpan and some misc parts from a Vanagon Diesel. Then you need a special...
• Re: Diesel Westy (needs new engine) on CL - Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:13:27 -0800
  Diesel engine pieces? Think less than $1200 for a complete set, and relatively easy to come by. Nothing special there. In fact, I have...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 20:19:14 -0500
  ...diesel. Use Shell Rotela (I'm not exactly sure of the spelling of that) and change it every 3000 and your filter.. Your engine...
• Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:33:07 -0800
  ...Did VW mount the diesel exhaust to the engine *mainly* to reduce transmitting engine noise to the vehicle body? i.e. why didn't...
• VW Turbo Diesel Engine On Ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:43:42 EDT
  ...The engine would be great for a Vanagon diesel swap as the turbo downpipe angles away from the engine mount on the Vanagon. Also...
• Re: Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 17:26:12 -0500
  ...Diesels don't have a distributor... > > So, on vw diesel engines, what controls the compressor > clutch? Is there an automatic switch that will turn...
• Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:25:38 -0600
  ---- Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET> wrote: > Diesels engines don't have to burn diesel fuel. A diesel engine can just as > easily be designed...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Mon, 11 May 2015 19:19:08 -0500
  The diesels drive off the back side of the Gilmer belt, and the countershaft turns opposite to the gas engine. I would check the...
• fuel filler restrictor
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:06:13 -0800
  Converted a gas engine to a diesel engine. And now I have to be able to use the diesel pump nozzles which are bigger...
• Re: Problem putting Golf diesel into Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Howard Fleming
  Thu, 25 May 2000 15:43:16 -0400
  ...We have a customer that brought us > his diesel Vanagon (with a bad ebgine) and a diesel engine from a > Rabbit/Golf. We took...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 01:11:41 -0800
  ...What were the reaction of the authorities when they learned that the engine is not diesel anymore, and did you have to do anything...
• WTB: '85-? Bentley for diesel Jetta/Quantum/Golf etc.
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 14:49:52 -0600
  ...I currently have a Quantum turbo diesel sitting on the engine stand, am in the process of pulling a 1.6L NA diesel out...
• Re: Looking for a few items for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:10:27 -0500
  ...recently purchased an '82 diesel Vanagon. See it at: > > http://www.mother.com/~jsnyder/vanagon.html (snip) > > What engine choices will bolt up to...
• Re: was: Re: diesel parts - Now: what is needed for a Golf conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:13:05 EST
  ...adaption plate? (Am I correct on this?) > engine carrier?? > Add oil pan, oil pump from the diesel (longer pickup tube), dip stick, accelerator cable...
• Re: SALE Diesel Vannagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
  Thu, 13 Mar 1997 13:45:18 -0500
  ...like to SALE my 82 diesel Vanagon L w\114k 4 spd > > Vanagon has rebuilt 86 jetta diesel engine and injector pump > NEW timing...
• FS: VW Diesel Motor $100 - In Rochester NY
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 5 Jun 1999 07:08:41 -0700
  For all of you thinking of converting or for a spare Diesel engine: In the Saturday Super Add of the Rochester Democrat&Chronicle newpaper...
• Re: DIESEL VANAGON QUESTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 1 Apr 1995 06:44:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...engine last, or better phrased, how much shorter is > the life expectancy than in a Rabbit? I replace the engine on my '82 diesel...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 19 Sep 1999 22:05:47 -0500
  ...a 1.6 diesel in a westy pushing it to the max (especially up those long mountain roads). My engine is a new VW...