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• FS: Diesel parter
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:48:09 -0400
  ...It is an 82 Vanagon L (corduory cloth interior) Diesel. At some time in its past the diesel engine was blown up. It was...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Intake Water Trap on eBay
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:31:57 -0400
  ...It's really bad on the diesel but I'm told it's pretty noticable on gas engines, too, especially at large throttle openings...
• Re: Bypass oil filter
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:28:00 +0300
  ...It is mazda 1.7 PN diesel engine in an old mazda 323 1987 model (body that is, the engine might not be -87...
• Free parts: Garage cleaning wrapup.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 20 Jul 1999 19:20:28 -0400
  ...Free various cut parts to make motor mounts for 1.9l TD engines fit in a vanagon. Cheap: Various Diesel engine parts and fittings...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:04:37 -0700
  You were VERY luckey! I have seen a lot of mashed heads and pistons due to Diesel timing belts breaking! David Marshall Fast Forward...
• Re: ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - Richard Greaker
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 19:30:41 EDT
  I don't know if the bolt holes will line up to the diesel tranny, but wouldn't the VR6 be on too much...
• Re: 82 Westy needs advice on new engine
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:27:54 -0700
  >I recently bought an 82 diesel westy with the transmission and engine >removed. The engine has a "16D" on it which I think means...
• Re: 1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences..
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:41:10 -0700
  ...Adapter plate used Angle of engine If diesel bellhousing used did you mod fuel tank or buy diesel tank Engine mounts, follow stock mounting...
• Transplant: Diesel Bellhousing Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  09 Nov 1995 10:10:10 EST
  ...Can anyone with a Diesel who has had the engine out confirm this? The Transplant Task Force has heard a rumor that the Diesel...
• Re: V-belt failure & engine health
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 19:20:47 +1200
  >Isn't the water pump on a water-cooled engine driven off a belt? If so, how >would the engine get cooling if the...
• Re: Hybrids on NPR last night
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 15 May 2004 18:30:17 -0700
  ...I have a 2.0 Golf engine but I have thought of switching to a Diesel now that fuel prices seem to be high...
• Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 19:53:44 -0500
  ...engines that run for hundreds of thousands of miles. Why choose that feature to pick on? I have about five good 1.6 diesel...
• Re: Questions about Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 17:31:27 -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: questions about 83 diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 13:45:06 -0600
  ...Are there certain engine models to stay away from? All US vanagon diesels are the same 1.6l engine. Cheers, Martin
• How to swap tranny bellhousing and input shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 13:59:40 -0700
  Hi all, I have *finally* found time to pull the transmission out of my diesel westy in preparation of replacing it with a different...
• Re: Diesel Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 21 Jun 96 22:00:35 CDT
  ...The >carton said specially formulated for Diesel Engines for use with all >fuels...even low sulfer ones! What the heck does these mean? Is...
• Re: 6.3 liter TDI engine... not :-(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 00:41:59 EDT
  ...Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE >> Karl, It is a picture of the TDI diesel engine, but it's a 2.5 liter. I...
• Re: DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
  Mon, 18 May 1998 15:20:17 -0700
  ...wrote: > One final word of advice .......DON'T BUY A DIESEL > > D = D@MNED > I = INSIDIOUS > E = ENGINE; > S = SLUGGISH,, > E = EMBARRASSING, > L = LATHARGIC >
• Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 20:19:36 -0400
  Hi Has anyone ever created a big bore diesel engine larger than a 1.9 to fit in a Vanagon? Maybe I watch too...
• Gas Vanagon to Diesel Conversion?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:25:43 EST
  ...The engines are mounted at the stock angle of the car installation and not tilted like the diesel Vanagon or Tiico conversion. This, of...
• need advice; transplant into '82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Mon, 5 May 1997 05:14:47 -0400
  ...So, after skimming many posts about transplants, I'm looking for list wisdom about what engines can easily be dropped into the '82 diesel...
• Free diesel oil pump pickup tube.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 97 21:29:56 EDT
  ...occured to me that someone doing an engine swap might want it to get the special diesel pickup tube (saves buying a $120 oil...
• Re: "Certifiable Diesel Nuts" (was Re: Vanagon engine swaps(long))
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Sun, 4 Aug 1996 09:16:31 -0700
  At 11:02 AM 8/4/96 -0500, Kevin Disse wrote: > >How many other "certifiable diesel nuts" are there on this list ? I'm...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Question
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:01:08 -0400
  ...Diesel Vanagon Question > Kevin, > > I like my 82 diesel Westy, although you have to use a > lot of patience to drive it. If traveling...
• info on 87 turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Lukas Heukamp
  Fri, 16 Jul 1999 18:55:23 +0100
  ...I am now looking at a 87 turbo diesel with a second engine that has 100,000 km on it. Are the turbos as...
• Re: I4 Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 25 May 2008 19:02:13 -0700
  ...If engine installed at 50*, (stock diesel Vanagon angle) no engine lid mod required. The KEP kit can be set up for a 0...
• diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 21:39:36 -0400
  ...about a replacement for my 82 vanagon diesel ...I found a good deal on a low mileage engine from an 86 jetta . _it looks...
• Re: diesel conversion woes ...
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:32:51 -0500
  ...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: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:38:50 -0800
  ...The diesel engine is durable, but it is very very slow in a vanagon...I was appalled, and scared riding in one.
• Re: TDI or not?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 21:09:34 -0500
  ...was done well and the engine has been well cared for. The biggest problem with the regular diesel Vanagon is it's underpowered and...
• Re: WTB: Adaptor Plate for Stock Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:18:55 -0500
  ...parts are all UNIQUE to the diesel vanagon engine .... > and possibly the pressurized overflow bottle. And the engine bay cooling hoses, though people have...
• Re: More wear index
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 13:48:08 PST
  ...In other words, we all know > diesels have a capacity for long engine life... aircooled vanagons on the > other hand have been known to...
• RE: 1.9 TDI article
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 09 Mar 1996 11:42:56 PST
  Jamie Bishop had asked; >What issue of European Car was that diesel engine swap from? This article looked like the same one I faxed...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 12:07:48 -0500
  ...I recall > hearing or reading that they were fundamentally a gasoline engine > block that had been converted to diesel. But, I will admit that...
• Re: parting out '82 diesel vanagon.. want to put a inline 4 gas or diesel in ur van?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:12:26 -0800
  ...There is also mention of a diesel starter. Maybe he has the engine supports too? And googling area code 609 gives me New Jersey...
• Re: gasoline and diesel
  Historical mailing list - Joshua Van Tol
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 18:30:47 -0500
  ...With >$2/gallon gasoline it would be nice to use diesel intead. Well, for starters, diesel fuel won't burn in a gasoline engine...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 08:44:31 +0100
  ...The only question is, does this engine fit the Vanagon engine compartment? Why not to swap to a six inline diesel? Helmut '80 Vanagaudi
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 12:04:14 -0600
  Entity Zoran Mladen spoke thus: > Yes, the diesel is an interference engine. In the belt breaks, the pistons > will hit the valves. In our...
• FS: 82 ASI camper, diesel, dead engine, Phoenix, AZ
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:50:34 -0600
  ...1.6L Diesel, 4 speed. Poptop, clean rust free body, decent interior. Engine seized. 166K approx. Lots of recent work done. Email for pictures...
• Need Used Diesel Engine
  Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
  Tue, 22 Jul 2003 23:59:07 -0500
  ...Does any one out there have a good used 1.9L turbo diesel engine for sale that I can stuff into my 86 Double...
• Diesel parts questions for I-4 (TiiCo) conversion
  Historical mailing list - Sean B.
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 14:47:00 -0700
  ...uses the diesel mounts, I thought that the diesel exhaust shield might work to deflect the heat away from the engine compartment. Sean B...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:25:36 -0600
  ...the trouble and expense > of installing a diesel in their van vs staying with a goline engine???? > > Gasoline here in my are can be...
• Re: Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:06:05 -0800
  ...where a gas engine ..I could drive any decent modern engine 250K without trying pretty much, I bet. also ..any notion that 'diesels are...
• diesel tranny conversion
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:05:26 EDT
  are the shift rods the same to convert a 88' with a 2.1 to a diesel? besides the engine mounts and the tranny...
• Nissan 2.2L diesel in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Fri, 16 Aug 2002 23:34:13 -0500
  Anyone every try putting a Nissan 2.2L diesel in a vanagon? I've just been offered a really good running engine for free...
• Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 11:31:02 -0600
  ...The drive with no coolant never seemed to have any impact on that engine. John Rodgers "88GL Driver jsnyder wrote: > Hi My diesel Vanagon...
• Re: Fryeday - Bio-Diesel Exhaust/Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:32:18 -0500
  ...They are produced because the diesel engines operate at temperatures high enough to burn atmospheric nitrogen. They are removed from exhaust flow by catalytic...
• vanagon turbo diesel gearing
  Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 11:36:59 -0800
  ...vanagon gas engine in a yard with a 5-speed in, how would this gearing setup work coupled to my turbo diesel? Or is...
• Carry an outboard and 1.9ltr conversion
  Historical mailing list - Madeline Mullen/Ed Lowe
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 11:53:50 -0700
  ...We don't wish to leave the diesel ranks yet. Has anyone succesfully done such conversions and where does one obtain engine or kit...
• Air-cooled, gas, diesel
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Cebula
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 05:13:56 -0800
  While we're on the subject of engine types, what about diesel vs gas powered?� Besides the obvious lack of power.� Are there any...
• Re: What kind of diesel oil pan is this?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 20:52:24 -0700
  I'd guess that it's a pan for VW's industrial diesel engines--pretty cool On Sat, Aug 9, 2008 at 6:54...
• Re- more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  6 Jun 1996 14:25:56 -0700
  ...Putting normal gas in a > diesel will give a lot of power and will destroy the engine in a > few minutes, the diesel has...
• Turbo Diesel advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 16:03:10 +0000
  An acquaintance of mine is attempting to have the Turbo Diesel engine rebuilt in his Westy. His mechanic says he's unable to locate...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Starter differences - diesel vs gas?
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 11:26:20 -0700
  ...swap to a diesel engine. I plan on using the stock 50 deg mounting and bellhousing setup, and stock diesel flywheel. So... what are...
• Re: 2.0 Swap. Oil pump prime puzzler.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:17:36 -0800
  Otmar Ebenhoech wrote: > > My friend is having a frustrating problem with his 82 diesel Westie > that has a 2.0 GTI engine in it...
• Re: 83 Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 07:25:19 -0700
  ...2 > diesel fuel straight or have ingredients that are downright harmful for > the engine or the fuel lines. Anyone use this Dr. Diesel stuff...
• Re: =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Bill Witz
  Fri, 27 Oct 2017 12:24:34 -0400
  ...So..... > >For Vanagon owners with a diesel or gas VW inline gas engine mounted on >diesel carrier bars, with the engine lid on if...
• Re: gutless...
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:11:07 -0500
  ...Or diesel. :) I may be biased but I tend to think the diesel engine is less problematic than the Wasserboxer. It's certainly easier...
• Re: diesel warm start ??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 23:46:21 EST
  ...diesel warm start ?? > Hi Volks, > > I"m having problems starting the 82 Diesel Vanagon when it's the > engine is warm (after sitting about...
• Re: Vanagon diesels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:05:49 -0500
  ...In 83 you could get a vanagon with an air-cooled motor, diesel or >the new water-cooled flat-4 1.9L engine. Yes...