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  • Re: Friday opinion requested - LVC
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:17:03 -0500
    ...I have a 99 TDI new beetle for commuting but miss the 93 VW cabriolet I had prior to that. I was looking on...
  • Re: Rebuilds, was: Mechanic Horror Stories
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 12 May 1999 11:51:49 -0400
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield, MA Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89 Audi...
  • Re: more gearing (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 14 May 1999 12:28:49 -0400
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield, MA Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89 Audi...
  • Need mechanic recommendation for Madison, Wisconsin
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Sun, 14 May 2006 23:24:39 -0400
    Need mechanic recommendation for Madison, Wisconsin. thanks, Dana 85 Westy 1.9td 04 Beetle TDi
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 20 Oct 2007 22:48:36 +1300
    >Beautiful. SImply Beautiful. That it is. The modifications must have cost a fortune.
  • Re: More Conversion motor rap.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:00:28 -0400
    ...Probably half had significant damage. > You probably know TDI conversions better than anyone on this list. > Take a 150k TDI block, build it up...
  • Can someone double check my Engine / Tire / R+P math?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:47:37 -0800
    ...Wasserboxer is 117ft/lbs torque TDI is 149ft/lbs torque So it can be said that the TDI has 27% more torque than a...
  • Re: EveryBus 2000 Webpage Update
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 12:30:12 -0500
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89 Audi...
  • Re: Stuff wanted 'n stuff available
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Tue, 2 Sep 2003 17:01:35 +0000
    ...Stuff wanted 'n stuff available > > > >Looking for: > > > > 1.9L AHU TDI, complete with harness. Surely someone has one laying > > around in their garage... yeah...
  • Re: EuroVan syncro TDI / sharan url
    Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
    Fri, 13 Mar 1998 07:45:47 -0500
    ...What I would really, really >> love is the long wheelbase Winnebago EV Camper with a TDI. Being a >> 4X4 would be an extra added...
  • Re: TDI engines availability
    Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
    Tue, 24 Feb 1998 14:15:57 -0500
    ...Now (once again) they have the TDi engine and the factory can not make enough AND (once again) they are putting them in the...
  • thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:48:27 -0500
    Hi folks, A friend, possibly, even on this list, is planning to replace a tired 2.1 with a late model VW TDI say...
  • Re: Vanagon starter - will it a Beetle?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:37:53 EST
    ...Eastern Standard Time, tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM writes: I had a question from someone who would like to use one of my TDI starter adaptors...
  • Re: NO VANAGON Content --- why Cary, NC stinks...
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 19:27:11 -0400
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Tierra del Fuego 2000 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89...
  • Re: BFG 27x 8.5 x 14 tires
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 10:43:53 -0500
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '89 Audi...
  • Re: vw's alpha numeric chassis designations
    Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
    Fri, 1 Dec 2000 17:14:00 -0800
    ...GL,Syngro,VR6 > >B4 = 94 to 98' Passat GL ,GLS,GLX,TDi > >B5 = 99 to present Passat VR6,1.8T,TDi > >?? = Corrado > >T= Transporter
  • electrical experts: what do you think of this?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 4 Mar 2001 20:27:38 -0500
    ...Sullivan 1986 Syncro Doublecab 1987 Syncro Westfalia TDI 1996 Passat TDI [text/html]
  • Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster
    Historical mailing list - Serge Laplante
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 08:32:57 -0700
    If you are around Frank, first thumbs up for your TDI instrument cluster. Beautiful work, but...what's your plan for the interference with...
  • Re: Total restoration cost!
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:48:48 -0800
    --- David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote: > My restored, R-TDI 1986 Syncro Westie is for sales for $62.500 Canadian - I looked around your...
  • Re: More Conversion motor rap.
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:12:00 -0700
    ...Just search the vanagon archives for TDI or Diesel. There is a a Yahoo Group too I believe. For the 2 main guys in...
  • Re: 1993 Westfalia - van cover?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sat, 1 Apr 2023 21:29:04 -0600
    On 1 Apr , 2023, at 8:59 PM, Karl <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> wrote: > > You're serious? Usually ~
  • Please update TD installation
    Historical mailing list - Edward Berlett
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:15:04 -0400
    Same questions as TDI. How is it going? What kind of problems are you running into? Thanks Ed
  • All I have to say.......<NO VANAGON CONTENT>
    Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
    Sat, 27 Mar 1999 19:51:29 -0500
    GO NATO!!!! Jason M. Yasment '84 Westfalia '98 Jetta TDI GO NATO!!! [text/html]
  • Re: Eurovan w/ 5-spd
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 05:23:31 -0700
    ...Eurovan w/ 5-spd >>>>>> >>>>>> Have a TDI looking for a home. There's so many Vanagon TDI's so thought a >>>>>> T4 >>>>>> might be...
  • Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 08:29:37 -0800
    ...Not to rain on your good idea, but this can't be the reason? >>Jay >> >>>For me - the most important benefit of the TDI...
  • Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 10:32:30 -0800
    I bought a new Golf TDI in 2000 and I love it. The overall gas mileage over 50k miles is 46 with roof rack...
  • Re: Beetle TDI test drive (almost no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Kevin
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 00:15:24 -0400
    ...What if you buy a used TDI out of state? What if someone who owns a TDI moves to NY? Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message...
  • Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 1 Jan 2008 11:17:27 -0500
    Kudos to Jim for reaching that plateau (254 ft-lbs on gasoline) but a Stock 2.0 TDI is 247 ft/lbs. A custom...
  • Re: AAZ diesel conversion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:11:25 -0700
    ...also ..'tdi-conversion' yahoo group. the current standard would be ( often freshly rebuilt ) an electronic TDI , and often with tweaks, enhanced injector nozzles,. chipped...
  • Re: GoWesty 2.4 L Engine
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:10:08 EDT
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, tdiguru@westyventures.com writes: Mark, have you looked into the newest (2007-2010) Subaru 2.5's? Things don't stay...
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:27:25 -0700
    ...Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI > Ha, but that's not right. I'm a hybrid... Japanese father, German...
  • Re: Trip report from France/Switzerland
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 13:03:42 -0700
    ...My son was reading somewhere that VW is working on a V10 TDI - perfect for vans, SUVs. >>> Joel Cort <joel_cort@YAHOO.COM> 07...
  • Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:27:44 -0800
    ...FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI > and the gas tank filler cap at the passenger door - is that typical > syncro? > I thought the tank was...
  • Re: Red 91 in Santa Fe
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:18:45 -0600
    ...Whenever you're ready to do the install of the TDI I'd be happy to lend a hand. Got your number - I'll...
  • Re: Transporter Needed
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:31:19 -0500
    If you are going to be doing TDI conversions you probably want to know about the Diesel email list. Subscription information can be found...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Breakthrough for TDI conversions!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 14:49:56 EDT
    ...Someone made the point that this must then NOT be TDI since it is not computer controlled. He claims that it put out as...
  • Not Mine -- Tintop in CA
    Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
    Sat, 8 Aug 2015 14:40:08 -0500
    http://philneweysportscars.com/vehicle/1987-vw-vanagon/ Jack BottsColumbia, MO '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender '14 Passat SE TDI
  • Syncro TDI Eurovan on Craigs List Wenatchee, Wa.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 27 May 2014 09:21:36 -0700
    How is going to jump on this one? <https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/4486733277.html>
  • Re: cheap EV camper
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 8 Aug 2012 12:01:37 -0700
    It'd be a nice inexpensive base platform for a 2.5 TDI and five speed manual swap. -- Casey
  • oldest
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 7 Oct 2011 15:42:38 -0700
    Mike 69 two vans - current Syncro Westfakia diesel, multiple other VWs including today a 2012 Jetta TDI. Wait till pensionerd chimes in
  • Re: 1.9 TDI article
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 08 Mar 1996 12:24:35 -0600 (CST)
    What issue of European Car was that diesel engine swap from? Jamie Bishop '72 Westy '85 Golf Diesel
  • subscribe
    Historical mailing list - Chris Miller
    Sun, 9 Nov 1997 20:01:03 -0600
    I stopped receiving my list, so if you will, please subscribe me again. Thanks! Chris L. Miller 93 EV 97 TDI Passat
  • Re: TDI fuel savings
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:11:19 -0700
    Since it's Friday anyway ... ... there is a Canadian $/US $ converter at http://www.wolfbmw.com/converter/calc.html
  • Re: Question on Waterboxer Power vs transplants.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Wed, 30 May 2001 23:29:28 -0700
    Forgot Michael's link for the chart... http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/why_tdi.html
  • Re: ideal vanagon
    Historical mailing list - sean fleener
    Thu, 16 Oct 2003 07:44:58 -0700
    2.8 V6 TDI with a freeway flyer gearbox --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search
  • And now, for something completely different!
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Mon, 7 Mar 2005 11:43:02 -0800
    Anyone heading to New Zealand? http://brucejones.org/campervan/CampervanGallery/index.htm Karl '87 Syncro Westy TDI
  • Re: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
    Historical mailing list - frankgrun
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:49:51 -0800
    ...His questions brought my thoughts to the myriad advantages of chip tuning in customizing the TDi response to the application. Not just power increases...
  • Re: TDI engine value
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:31:03 -0700
    ...and tdi engines wear out too. One well known tdi guru turns out only fully rebuilt and upgraded tdi engines in his conversions - . for...
  • Re: Tire question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 16 May 2011 15:25:46 -0700
    Thanks Right now the hope is for a TDI. Price of the labor for conversion is the same, about, for either a TD or...
  • Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 25 May 2004 10:08:33 -0500
    ...The TDI engine would give you plenty of power with increased economy and the vehicle upgrades, such as sound deadening, replacing the whistling door...
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:16:21 -0700
    ...Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI > We don't need wbxs, subies, or zetecs... > > Now's a great time...
  • Looking for an engine dynamometer
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 8 Dec 2007 23:47:50 -0500
    ...I need this to speed up the production of the mechanical TDI injector pumps that are one of my specialties. It's getting rather...
  • Just spent the morning with listmember Gary Bawden
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:06:33 -0500
    Listmember Gary Bawden is touring the country in his gas-to-TDI conversion done by Scott, which I got to see and drive this...
  • Re: Friday opinion requested - LVC
    Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:40:42 -0700
    ...I have a 99 TDI new > beetle > for commuting but miss the 93 VW cabriolet I had prior to that. I was > looking on...
  • Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global eficiency Q?
    Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
    Wed, 16 Oct 2002 18:37:59 -0700
    ...And frankly, the highly efficient TDi is probably the most effective engine for the Vanagon. Turbo diesels are impressive, and the TDi technology even...
  • Re: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 23 Feb 2003 13:36:36 +1300
    >I would appreciate any experienced feedback from Jetta owners and the >TDI in particular. > >My wife and I are considering the very short list...
  • Re: Perfect 2nd Car
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:08:28 -0600
    Yup, a 2014 Jetta TDI. I only get about 41 mpg combined, tho. I also have a 2003 Jetta TDI and I regularly get...
  • Re: For Sale: Volkswagen LT35 in SoCal
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:33:05 +0100
    ...I would not recommend the VW 2.8 TDI: Less power, high fuel consumption. I sent a description of the upgraded 2.8 TDI...
  • Germany Trip, TDI
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Wed, 13 Jan 1999 08:20:53 -0800
    ...I will be looking around for reasonably priced TDI engines. I have some tentative shipping arrangments made. Who would be interested at what price...
  • Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 15:31:43 -0500
    TDI = Turbo Direct Injection It is a Diesel engine design that VW has devloped that produced more torque - power - from a cleaner burning engine...