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  • Re: Frank G.'s TDI cluster, and V6 advertising
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Tue, 9 Nov 2004 16:47:24 +0100
    ...Frank G.'s TDI instrument cluster > If you are around Frank, first thumbs up for your TDI instrument cluster. > Beautiful work, but...what's...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:38:37 -0400
    ...Dennis, From my phone. -----Original Message----- From: "Karl Mullendore" <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> Sent: ‎9/‎27/‎2015 1:54 AM To: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 16 May 2013 08:34:34 -0700
    ...On May 15, 2013, at 9:48 PM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > So, is there a consensus on what the best TDI...
  • Re: Why I am installing a TDI engine...
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Thu, 20 Jan 2000 12:01:38 -0500
    ...pump to break even after you finish paying for the transplant. TDIs > are wonderful engines but I personally wonder if they are worth the...
  • HORNS!!! wiring diagram
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 12:07:35 -0500
    ...Sullivan </bold>Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '86 VW...
  • Re: Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 19:56:43 -0800
    ...OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews Look man I don't know why I have this problem with VW's I just do and I...
  • Re: Can VW find it's Beetle Juice?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 12 Feb 2005 10:21:24 -0800
    ...Based on my experiences with my 2001 New Beetle TDI and listening to my friends who also own new or newer VWs, Volskwagen does...
  • Re: ANYONE USED THIS VENDOR?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 11:54:09 -0500
    ...On Thu, 16 Feb 2006, Anthony Egeln wrote: > Has anyone done business with the following folks: > > http://www.partsplaceinc.com > > They sell new TDI...
  • Speaking of TDI motors... and 5 speed trannies
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 11:13:10 -0800
    Fellow Listees, I'm proud to say that we will soon (next month) be offering the 1.9 liter TDI conversion kit, as well...
  • Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 16:03:02 -0600
    ...Went mechanical TDI pump to >> keep it simple with one wire to help avoid codes/limp modes. IIRC the >> 1z/ahu can use the...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 28 May 2015 01:27:39 -0400
    ...Stuart - you need to ride in a TDI set up like mine - you'd forget about that Subie idea. Way more torque than the...
  • Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Nov 2002 22:44:31 +1300
    ...to buy a VW golf (2003), and cant decide between the TDI (diesel) >> or the gas. Im torn. The diesel is 2k more than...
  • Re: Diesel Questions
    Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
    Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:20:59 -0400
    ...2:59 AM, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > > Just buy my 1990 Syncro Westy 1.9 mechanical TDI and save time and headaches...
  • New Beetle
    Historical mailing list - Berry
    Thu, 9 Jul 1998 09:41:13 -0500
    ...I'll have to put the EV TDI Camper on the back burner for awhile but Roy, I'm still interested in a Westie...
  • Re: Golf GTI oil coolers available?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 29 Sep 2001 11:01:30 EDT
    ...However, I have no clue as to the flange details on the TDi block. So far, I have not found a direct bolt on...
  • Anyone have a TDI Vanagon in SLC, UT?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
    Fri, 9 Sep 2005 11:26:24 -0400
    I'm doing some serious consideration of converting my Westy to TDI, but I'd really like to see a coversion (and ride in...
  • Re: vanagon difficulty
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 23:02:14 -0700
    ...Karl (Wolz, that is) On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 9:59 PM, Karl<tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > Jim, well said!
  • RC>Re: New 1,9 TDI from VW
    Historical mailing list - Chao, Harvey
    Fri, 10 Sep 1999 12:45:12 -0700
    ...New 1,9 TDI from VW While I don't know the specifics on the new Tdi, I can tell you that common rail...
  • Re: [TDI-conversion] Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:58:15 -0800
    ...Q - Is the injection pump mounted at a different than normal angle? It sure looks different than my dad's TDI engine in his...
  • Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Thu, 14 Dec 2006 08:20:58 -0500
    A friend with a Jetta wagon TDI wanted to run bio but it will void the warranty. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: d spence <dkspence@telus...
  • Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 18:49:26 -0500
    ...However both my past 96 passat tdi wagon and current 99.5 tdi jetta haves lotts of pep at a usable rpm. With my...
  • Diesel conversions for Vanagons??
    Historical mailing list - Veedub
    Thu, 9 Mar 2006 10:52:12 -0500
    ...Can't tell you much about a TDI swap other than you might have to fabricate a mount to clear the turbo. You'll...
  • Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:13:41 -0500
    ...Already been converted to a TDi. Minor dent and a little seam rust. > > http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?utm_medium=email...
  • Re: EV price
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Mon, 16 Jun 1997 08:29:17
    ...Hold out for the promised 120HP second generation TDI diesel. I have heard rumours it will be offered in '98. I have driven a...
  • New 130 hp. Diesel TDI engine announced
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 14 Jan 1999 22:24:56 -0600
    ...diesel TDI motor mentioned at Http://www.automedia-online.com/spion/e_000092.htm for use in the Bora (Jetta) station wagon? One of...
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:06:29 -0700
    ...Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI? I'd get it if it was not an automatic. Well, not really, but I like the...
  • Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:36:58 -0800
    ...Rabbits -- '80, '81 Dashers -- '80, '80, '81, '81 Vanagon (ASI) -- '82 Passat (TDI) -- '96 I love diesels, both big and small On Sun, Jan...
  • Re: TDI bad camshaft
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 23 May 2011 21:58:49 -0400
    ...It's like the Passat TDI engines, some rattle their oil pump-driving chains and grenade while others don't. Early 1.8t engines...
  • Re: 1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences..
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:07:20 +0000
    ...1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences.. hi all, in the process of replacing my 2.1 WBX on my syncro tintop...
  • Re: Friday opinion requested - LVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:10:53 -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: oil filter substitution
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:32:34 -0400
    ...Can I use this TDI oil filter on my '89 Jetta diesel? Longer and skinnier than the original diesel filter would be easier to...
  • Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 17:49:08 -0700
    So it really looks like the 2.2L Subi and 1.9L TDI are about the same in power in the sub 4000 RPM...
  • Re: Beetle TDI test drive (almost no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
    Sat, 28 Aug 2004 01:53:02 -0400
    ...TDI could only make it better (I've only driven a TDI in a Swiss-registered Westfalia California--the only vehicle I would tade...
  • Re: Diesel conversions for Vanagons??
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:12:25 -0800
    Grease Works did a TDI install in a syncro. It cost 10k, and Justin put in a LOT of free hours getting the bugs...
  • Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 7 Jun 2015 12:30:00 -0300
    ...Already been converted to a TDi. Minor dent and a little seam rust. >> >> http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?utm_medium=email...
  • Re: 2 victoria syncros, was power steering groan - diminished by itself?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:42:42 -0700
    ...The red one, prob not a tdi, just a td. Looks badly cared for. Note the windscreen seal buckling, sad wipers. I get the...
  • Re: Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:53:13 -0500
    ...so that would give a total drop of like 3.5"? the tdi set up must be much shorter than my digifant II golf...
  • Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 08:16:08 -0800
    ...IMNSHO the only worthy conversion options) 1.6/1.9 TD-TDI __50degree Hasenwerk's 1.9 TDI__ 23 degree On 12/28/06...
  • Re: At Last, The New VW Van!!
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:26:33 -0700
    ...by that time, will anyone care?" On the exciting front, the TDIs are coming! The 3.0 V6 TDI looks like a great candidate...
  • diesel engines
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:25:54 -0700
    Van-illas, Please lend a hand if you have an informed [or uninformed but amusing] opinion about the relative merits of TDIs vs AAZ...
  • Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 21:01:37 EDT
    David, He's looking for something BIGGER than 1.9 (TDI or otherwise) from what I can read in his post. BenT
  • Swapping ABA for TDI
    Historical mailing list - Gilles Turmel
    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:16:09 -0400
    Hi, Can I use the AVG engine instead of the AHU and still have no mod to the engine compartment lid? Best regards. Gilles...
  • Re: Tire question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 16 May 2011 19:44:14 -0400
    ...Price of the labor for conversion is the >> same, about, for either a TD or a TDI and I've had a TDI and...
  • Re: Advice on TD engine problem
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 28 May 2015 16:23:20 +0000
    I drove an automatic TDI install done for a list member by Scott Foss a few years back. It was great. Jim On Thu...
  • Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:49:28 -0800
    ...AFN TDI VW Sharan. Same body with VW badge. The outside was Tornado Red. Ugly Ford Galaxy blue interior. BenT sent from my electronic...
  • Re: TDI engine value
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 23:18:22 -0400
    ...psdooley@VERIZON.NET> wrote: >I have a chance to buy a TDI engine from a 96 Passat. > >The injector pump and injectors are gone...
  • Returned
    Historical mailing list - Gary Clendening
    Sat, 19 Jul 1997 14:10:32 -0400
    ...Watched a fellow back his new TDI powered motor home out of an alley in Innsbruk. It was large and seemed to be powerful...
  • What's your relative MPG?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:13:21 -0500
    ...http://www.knology.net/~vw/relative_mpg As of now, at $2.49 diesel and $1.59 RUG, my Beetle TDI gets a relative...
  • Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:45:35 -0500
    As some of you may remember, the transmission in my TDI-powered Syncro failed about 100 miles into a roadtrip last winter. This tranny...
  • Re: News Of interest to Diesel Fans
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 8 Aug 1999 17:59:28 -0500
    Well, in truth I was hoping/suggesting that other firms may pick up the TDI torch, because of competiton. I didn't think this...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:39:23 -0800
    ...you're comparing a highly modified engine to a *stock* TDI engine. How long will a 1 bar gasoline turbo engine last? Quoting their...
  • Re: TDI bad camshaft
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Mon, 23 May 2011 20:20:13 -0500
    ...I have read about similar on tdiclub.com. > > Chris. > > Wysłane z iPhone'a > > Dnia May 23, 2011 o godz. 11:39 Jason <uberhare@GMAIL...
  • Re: Short 30 second TriStar TDI Video
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 5 Jun 2005 16:44:02 -0700
    ...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: New 12 cyl. diesel transplant option
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:56:22 -0800
    Actually, isn't it already a TDI - there is a blower on this as big as most houses! The description says it is a...
  • Re: Starter related question.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 16 Jul 2016 02:51:35 -0400
    My adaptor + the LaTrical-brand TDI starter ($75) new, is far superior to GW's IMI non-rebuildable unit and half the cost. Karl...
  • Re: 1.8t conversion
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 07:25:45 -0400
    ...http://www.vwvortex.com Its a 150 hp, 236 ft lb, 1.9 liter TDI!! Bill
  • Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
    Historical mailing list - Matthew
    Thu, 22 Jan 2004 16:31:42 -0800
    Cat (as in the tractor company caterpillar) uses this exact same oil. I think i paid about 9$/gallon from them for this oil.
  • Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:05:14 -0400
    I like the free bicycles to China part, and think it makes the most sence to me.India needs them too.
  • Re: Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 19 Oct 2007 19:34:24 -0700
    ...Anyone want my 92 Vanagon V6 TDI? Based on what the exchange rate's been fluctuating around lately, I'd say around $15K (11...
  • Re: TDI gearing changes?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
    Wed, 14 Oct 1998 15:18:40 -0700
    ...Current wasserboxer redline = 5200rpm Current wasserboxer @70mph = 4000rpm w/ 27"x8.5 tires Future TDI redline = 4600rpm Future TDI @70mph = 3550 w/ 27"x8...