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  • 2.1L Torque/HP/rpm specs
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 13:50:02 -0500
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89...
  • 1.9 TDI FS
    Historical mailing list - b.t.allen
    Fri, 7 Feb 2003 19:12:27 -0500
    Folks, After getting input from Karl M the price on the 1.9 TDI has been lowered to $1000.00 Karl said that was...
  • Re: Bulley Rags Diesels in America?
    Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
    Tue, 27 Apr 1999 02:54:16 -0700
    ...This man is fascinating! Ark Mark Gajewski wrote: > Bulley wrote: > > > The TDI, with its remarkable efficiency, clean burn, and quiet nature is > > already beginning...
  • Re: diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:12:40 -0700
    On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 2:05 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > TDI's have more power, smoother, and more frugal...
  • Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:14:51 -0800
    ...New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI? Chris S,and other TDI, or NA Diesel aficionados; Looking at the Samba today: 4 Diesel Vanagons posted for...
  • Re: TD/TDI noise?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:06:51 -0800
    ...TD/TDI noise? > All, > > Will any body with any experience with a syncro TD or TDI conversion give > me > an idea of how noisy...
  • Optimal bus to bring to Germany Was:Part II: Please help my family find a camper/van
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Jan 97 13:39:42 EST
    ...Bring to Germany and have a TDI engine installed. When moving back from Germany take Westy with you to the US. My motivation: Economy...
  • Re: TD/TDI noise?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:30:43 -0500
    I drive a TDI every day, and I could not disagree more with you. On 12/20/08, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com...
  • Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:35:17 -0700
    ...After the intercooler in the same hill it is around 65C - still pretty hot but this is within the parameters of what the TDI...
  • Re: Buying a new VW - anyone have salesperson advice?
    Historical mailing list - James Ballen
    Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:12:50 -0700
    David, Just to add a bit of info, my dad has been looking to get a new Jetta TDI Wagon, and just sat down...
  • Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 07:54:21 -0800
    ...The question is, how do I START > the motor??? With the TDI being 19.5:1 compression ratio the stock Syncro > starter will have...
  • OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:21:18 -0700
    The neighbor I bought my current van (RVC) from has a 2002 Golf TDI. He and his wife compete to use it because they...
  • Syncro TDI installation question...
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 2 Dec 2001 18:58:48 -0800
    ...Coming back in my sea container from Germany is a 90hp "1Z" TDI engine from a 96 Golf. The plan is to install this...
  • Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:54:43 -0700
    ...Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit That looks very nice. Do you have initial mpg fuel consumption estimates from...
  • Re: [VW-TDI] Thoughts on why the diesel prices just went up on th e east coast
    Historical mailing list - Ferreira, John
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 09:31:22 -0500
    ...ford diesel list; mercedes diesel list; VW-TDI@onelist.com; Vanagon Mailing List; VW pickup list; diesel list; Diesel onelist Subject: [VW-TDI] Thoughts...
  • Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:00:42 -0800
    ...yours On Feb 8, 2008 8:29 AM, Allan Streib <streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > Mark Drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET> writes: > > > The VW TDI...
  • Re: OT - Toyota unintended acceleration
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:29:20 -0800
    I don't intend to put a TDI in the Vanagon but drive new Beetle in the commute every day. I was thinking of...
  • Re: Tri-Star TDI project update
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 13:43:06 -0800
    ...the power and torque curves in the chart: " 1.9L 'ALH' TDI verses 2.1L 'DJ' wasserboxer " At 4250 RPM, it clearly shows the...
  • Re: LVC Recommending diesel forums
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:29:53 -0600
    ...some well-used forums for discussing VW diesel engines? > Not necessarily TDIs, but NA as well I just bought a 1986 Jetta diesel, and...
  • Re: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:36:24 -0700
    ...I looked at a new Beetle diesel with the 1.8 TDI engine the other day. > > Is this a gas converted to diesel or...
  • Re: slightVC: TDI vs hybrid (was: Re: TDI conversion thoughts)
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:13:05 -0400
    > Toyota PAYS $200 to get them > back for recycling But, how much do you pay to get new batteries? And, what does Toyota do...
  • Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
    Historical mailing list - Travis Newhouse
    Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:17:59 -0800
    ...I'm one of the "fence-sitters" someone mentioned who has been considering a TDI conversion for a Westy. I thought the roughly 15...
  • Re: TDI transplant?
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:11:39 +0000
    ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five > >>speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
  • Re: TDI bad camshaft
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 23 May 2011 14:58:35 -0400
    ...I have read about similar on tdiclub.com. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia May 23, 2011 o godz. 11:39 Jason <uberhare@GMAIL...
  • Will biodiesel reduce particulate harm (Re: Diesels in California?!)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Mon, 25 Oct 1999 13:49:32 -0700
    ...The TDI does pass California emissions standards. However, it is a comparitively dirty engine thru california emissions criteria. California takes all the vehicles that...
  • Re: new guy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:05:22 +0000
    ...You would recommend this over a waterboxer? Ken On Sat, Aug 27, 2016, 1:49 PM Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > I would...
  • Re: TDI transplant?
    Historical mailing list - robert leduc
    Thu, 18 Nov 2004 14:47:03 -0500
    ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five >speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
  • Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:14:39 -0800
    ...David --- Karl Mullendore <groups@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > My [converted] diesel [TDI] Westy Syncro is by far the best vehicle I've > ever owned, most...
  • Re: winkler diesel conversion kit price?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin & Lisa Sellitti
    Wed, 18 Aug 1999 20:39:12 -0400
    ...winkler diesel conversion kit price? hi, after seeing karl's post about his TDI engine for sale, i'd like to know the price...
  • Thanks
    Historical mailing list - Geo
    Sun, 3 Sep 2006 22:02:56 -0400
    ...Now I'm reading (GW) the auto was not reliable!!! Is there a consensus on a reliable tranny? I was eyeing a TDI conversion...
  • Re: Vanagon Digest - 3 Mar 1998 to 4 Mar 1998
    Historical mailing list - Andy Chiu
    Fri, 6 Mar 1998 16:12:00 +0800
    ...I'm not sure though whether the diesel is a TDI. Is there a way to tell if it is a TDI? Andy 97...
  • Travels with Lucia across America
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 08:56:21 -0400
    ...Unfortunately, "Sunny" is still in the middle of his TDI conversion (but we're gettin close!) so we will be taking "Claude" our trusty...
  • Sunny to get a TDI engine after all!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 27 Mar 1999 17:24:29 -0500
    Dear List, I'm happy to announce that I have just acquired a used TDI engine for installation in my 1987 Vanagon Syncro from...
  • Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 3 Dec 2001 11:00:34 -0800
    ...Syncro TDI installation question... > I wouldn't be surprized (it's at least worth a shot) to see if a good > alternator/starter repair...
  • Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:46:13 -0700
    ...But then there are excellent examples of 50º TDI swaps. Neil. On 6/7/15, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > Yeah,, hate the...
  • Re: TDI engine value
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 19:38:14 -0700
    ...psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > I have a chance to buy a TDI engine from a 96 Passat. > > The injector pump and injectors are gone...
  • Re: Diesel bellhousing to Syncro tranny
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Thu, 22 Jun 2000 10:25:56 -0400
    ...Sullivan Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '86 VW Syncro...
  • Re: any years / models we should avoid
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 18:40:41 -0400
    ...http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI/why_tdi.html Enough power to please all but maybe Chris Stanford and his soon-to-be...
  • Re: Diamler chrysler vw...--update( new style voyager)
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 07:54:14 -0700
    ...a minivan with a TDI is about the *only* thing that would ever get me thinking of buying one. (although I'd still rather...
  • FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:46:21 EST
    interesting... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=901494
  • Re: TDI
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 19:07:18 -0600
    -- Shalom ><> Mark B. Magee 87GL 82 Diesel Westy Kemah TX USA John 14:6
  • FS. VW tdi engine on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Sun, 15 Sep 2002 09:08:39 EDT
    Noticed this on Ebay yesterday, if anyone is interested. Steve
  • Re: Perfect 2nd Car
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Sun, 30 Aug 2015 20:59:21 -0700
    Like you, I also have a 2003 Jetta TDI and a pair of 2014 Jetta TDI's. They're all Sportwagens. My daughter's...
  • Diesel Engine Sale! (TD and TDI)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Oct 1999 19:00:28 EDT
    I wanted to announce a sale on the complete Turbo Diesel 1.9l engines and the 1.9l TDI engines that I have advertised...
  • Re: TDI transplant?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 12:36:56 -0800
    ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five >>speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
  • Re: TD/TDI noise?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:03:13 -0800
    ...The Vanagon 1.6TDs were a bit of a chuckle, but the TDIs are stone-cold serious. I'm primarily an MB turbodiesel guy...
  • Re: [Re: List Sticker and Hat lawsuit]
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer
    Fri, 25 May 2001 18:24:34 -0500
    ...We want the TDI in the > Eurovan, the Passats (including wagons and 4motions), and the Jetta wagons > to down here in the USA. If...
  • Re: Diesel Power
    Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
    Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:47:16 -0400
    Try checking out the TDI conversion list. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/ Sincerely, Craig Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Gunter" <rgunter@SEC...
  • Hybrids on NPR last night
    Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
    Sat, 15 May 2004 18:09:03 -0700
    ...Now if I could get a Hybrid Tdi......... Edward Lowe Seattle, WA 82 Westy Diesel upgraded to 1.9lt. Turbo 85 Golf Diesel 1...
  • Re: TDI transplant?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 14:12:06 -0700
    ...I've also just totalled my 98 Beetle with a TDI and five >>> speed. Has anyone successfully transplanted one into the rear of a...
  • Poll: How are people wiring their high-performance lights?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 25 Feb 2001 17:33:29 -0500
    ...Sullivan 1986 Syncro Doublecab 1987 Syncro Westfalia TDI 1996 Passat TDI http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI
  • Re: Short 30 second TriStar TDI Video
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Sun, 5 Jun 2005 17:18:46 -0400
    ...Short 30 second TriStar TDI Video Last night we took the TriStar TDI and the camera to the Quesnel River and we had some...
  • Re: Vanagon on VW web site
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:11:56 -0600
    In speaking with a VW rep last August re the current lineup, he stated that VW would not be importing TDI into Canada or...
  • Re: LT-28 (was Re: Ebay:Giagantic 76 "vanagon" camper
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 20:07:45 -0800
    ...How about a twin turbo Audi V6 Tdi? Or an Allroad twin turbo V6 gasser? How about a twin turbo V10 Tdi from the...
  • Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:35:19 -0700
    ...Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit David I am not an expert but I guess some parts are missing...
  • FW: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
    Historical mailing list - Duncan Cameron
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:38:06 -0600
    ...I have been looking at the TDI, but sort of pricey and possibly complex. Chime in Y'all. Duncan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Diamler chrysler vw...--update( new style voyager)
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:35:05 -0400
    ...In july � my family rented a VW Sharan / Ford Galaxy in Ireland And it had all the updated VW components � 6 speed manual, Tdi...
  • Plastic noodles in cooling system, '90 Wolfsburg TDI
    Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
    Fri, 1 Apr 2011 15:20:30 -0400
    ...This van has an ALH TDI diesel engine. Thanks for any advice, a great list, Ray
  • Re: '82 Diesel Westy to 1.9L TDI
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Aug 1996 00:46:01 -0400
    >I'm planing to convert my 82 diesel to a TDI. Anybody out there done anything >similar? I've got a source for the...
  • Re: '84 Camper value
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 08:32:26 -0600
    ...If anyone encounters pricing offers on a complete direct injection TDI diesel motor including the accessories, please post them to me. Based on having...