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Re: Re- more Q's on the TDI
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Thu, 06 Jun 1996 05:39:33 -0400
...to bring a can of diesel fuel, dump it in, turn the starter for 10 seconds, and the engine started. One of my friends...
Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
Historical mailing list - neil N
Mon, 26 May 2008 18:29:43 -0700
...I just ordered a bunch of diesel stuff from him, very responsive > via email....and he even has a US phone number if you...
Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:00:51 -0500
...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: 1982 diesel vanagon water pump belt
Historical mailing list - F.J. Stefanovich
Thu, 16 May 2002 07:14:43 -0600
...water pump belt on my 1982 diesel vanagon explode into >shreds. Can someone familiar with this engine explain how this belt is >installed and...
Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 3 Apr 2001 18:02:15 -0700
...Big bore diesels in a Vanagon Hi Has anyone ever created a big bore diesel engine larger than a 1.9 to fit in...
Re: Will Tiico coolant hoses fit an '82 diesel
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 2 Feb 2003 13:43:10 -0800
...85 engines with the steel coolant pipes, and a different hose set for the 86+ engines with the plastic pipes. The 1982 diesel coolant...
Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 17 Jan 2001 00:54:10 +1200
...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD), for sale 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi...
Re: Ford Galaxy Friday
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 21 Jan 2012 09:57:29 -0600
Diesels engines don't have to burn diesel fuel. A diesel engine can just as easily be designed to burn gasoline. In other words...
Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
Historical mailing list - emz
Mon, 2 Jul 2001 14:00:02 -0400
...Mark Drillock wrote: > Eric, the diesel engine has the injector pump mounted in space used by > the accessories in gas models. This is the...
Re: Air cooled diesel Vanagons
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:22:51 -0700
...Are the diesel engines from the early '80s based >>on a Type 4 gas engine? Are there other things besides the fuel injection >>that...
Re: Vanagon diesel
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:06:26 -0500
...But engine parts are easy to obtain since >they are the same as for the Rabbit/Jetta/Passat... etc diesels, which >were sold in...
Re: new guy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:58:21 +0000
...The beauty is that every inline > gas/diesel 4-cyl VW engine from 1974-1999 will bolt in when the original > 1.6NA expires...
Re: '88 Westy value?
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Wed, 29 Dec 2004 21:23:03 -0500
...This includes all the plastic bits, dash, cabinets, etc... - engine options: a stock diesel is a capable engine, but anemic. You'll get there...
Re: Oil Pan needed
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:11:59 -0700
well I suppose the jokes come from a north american perspective, but in fact diesel engined vanagons are not some sort of red headed...
Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Fri, 19 Oct 2001 09:21:05 -0400
> >THe subject says it all- what are the potential consequences of a busted > >timing belt in a diesel I4 engine? Are the valves interfering...
WTB: diesel vanagon intermediate plate
Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
Wed, 4 Jan 2006 05:00:40 -0500
...plate from a diesel vanagon (i.e. the stamped sheet metal part which gets sandwiched between the transmission and the engine and keeps road...
Re: Oversize Diesel Injectors?
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:19:20 -0800
...Unless you are a diesel engine expert (I am not), you should probably stick with the stock injector specification and work with the pump...
diesel compression testers
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sat, 19 Mar 2005 20:12:07 -0500
for those of you that drive and work on diesels i have a question about compression testers. from what i have seen it appears...
emissions data
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 12:41:46 -0400
...i have always generally considered that the new the engine the better the engines emissions. hence the california swap regulation that you can swap...
Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:22:11 -0700
This is the only engine that will get me to change my mind about a TDi. I'm willing to wait and see. m...
Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 11:16:29 -0500
...The only Diesel Vanagon engine (and for that mater the only inline engine) sold in N. America was the 1.6l Jetta/Golf engine...
Engine Swap - what about TDI?
Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
Thu, 10 Jun 1999 14:55:00 -0400
...diesels last practically forever. Aside from limited fuel availability and cold weather issues in some areas, what are the drawbacks? Lower ground clearance/engine...
Diesel Performance and Salem Witch Trials
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 7 May 2001 21:04:03 EDT
...Westfalia Diesel that has recently graced the pages of this list. As I have noted previously, I have owned one of these engineering masterpieces...
Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:53:57 -0400
...diesel westy. Does >anyone have a better writeup than the bentley, especially, do i need these >specific tools for the drive belt? >The engine...
Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:57:31 -0800
...mate to the diesel Vanagon clutch housing, the diesel Vanagon oil > > pan mates engine. > > > > Discussion on AEB (or ATW) engine mounted at 50º. Lots...
Re: More Q's re Diesel to Gas Conversion???
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 29 Jan 1999 18:47:52 -0800
...My budget >is tight so I don't think it will afford going to a big enough diesel engine >(1.9 TD) to make...
for sale diesel vanagon
Historical mailing list - Sally Lecrone
Sat, 6 Nov 1999 08:40:28 -0800
for sale vanagon diesel, 140k, rebuilt head & new timing belt, also radiator has been repaired. All the components you need for an engine conversion...
Flashing Coolant light on a diesel van.
Historical mailing list - stephen de la salle
Sat, 7 Apr 2001 19:03:19 -0400
...it starts flashing ...it never stops ...then engine is stone cold! Any ideas..Bentley has no info. on the diesel coolant electrical system. Steve.
Re: Reliability of turbodiesels
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:21:44 +0100
...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: engine block heaters?
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Tue, 30 Sep 2003 06:50:16 -0600
The hole on the diesel is 1 1/4 inch, I'm pretty sere the gas engine is the same. Entity Wesley Alden Pegden...
Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 16:40:35 -0500
...The severity of these problems vary, might be annoyances or might be as bad as the "rod bender" 3.5l diesel engines that Mercedes...
Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:14:56 -0500
...Also, a properly tuned, *modern* diesel is not that loud. The Jetta TDIs I've seen are only slightly louder than a gas engine...
Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:10:43 -0800
Well, there is that! Although when I bought my '82 diesel Vanagon, the P-PO had an engine fire - - I think it started as...
Re: Battery Question - 1600 diesel
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Sun, 3 May 1998 16:02:05 EDT
...In diesel Vanagons, though, the battery is indeed in the engine compartment. -- Sean Bartnik Fredericksburg, Virginia 1981 Volkswagen Vanagon L Westfalia 1974 Volkswagen Karmann...
Diesel low oil pressure? May need oil pump?
Historical mailing list - T G
Tue, 30 May 2000 11:51:47 -0700
...Thank you for information Tim G 82 Diesel Westy - For sale unless I find an engine 4000 - (2) 73 Opel GT's..Im looing...
Re: spark plugs: 8 plugs in a 4-banger!
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 8 Sep 2000 22:54:17 +1200
...inline-4 engines in Ford (and Mazda) trucks >(Rangers) have two spark plugs per cylinder!? Yep, crazy stuff. So is >that then 8 sparks...
Re: Friday NVC: European Union switch to diesel not working so well
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sun, 22 Jun 2014 06:12:53 -0700
But you CAN buy the Subaru diesel engines here: http://www.boxeer.com And for a relatively reasonably price too! Anthony ________________________________ From: Don Hanson...
Re: Air-cooled, gas, diesel
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:02:54 -0500
...Air-cooled, gas, diesel Ever more frustrated -- after 23 patient years -- with the second 1.9 gas engine I have had in my 83...
VW 1.9 diesel engine, candidate for engine swaps.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Mar 96 0:16:01 EST
...This got me thinking on suitable diesel to diesel swaps for the vanagon. There is a particularly good picture of the new engine on...
Re: Leaking oil dipstick tube
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Wed, 14 May 2003 21:38:20 -0400
...the same as many > I4 > gas engines. I just replaced a set on one of my 83 diesel Vanagons > that > was leaking there. > > You...
Re: Airbox - Excuse me, but ...
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 15:29:03 EDT
...IIRC Evil Pig (aka JT) is talking about converting his diesel to Digifant. To me that means GAS engine and not diesel. Perhaps JT...
Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:22:49 -0400
...A white 82 diesel Westy. It has a > > relatively low > > mileage 1.9l NA engine in it and a rebuilt fuel pump with all...
Re: more Q's on the TDI
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 15:00:14 -0600
...gas in a diesel will give a lot of power and will >destroy the engine in a few minutes, the diesel has a very...
Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
Historical mailing list - Evil Pig
Thu, 1 Nov 2001 12:05:04 -0800
...FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper > Details: > > FOR SALE: 1982 VW Vanagon Camper > Diesel 1.6l Engine > Camper conversion by ASI > $2200 OBO > > Located in...
Help Timing Diesel after replacing head gasket
Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
Sun, 24 Nov 1996 21:46:29 -0800
Howdy and Help, I just replaced the head gasket on my 82 diesel. I didn't have the tools that were shown in the...
Re: Engine conversion mileage?
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Thu, 9 Dec 1999 14:16:39 -0500
...All this is on regular no 2, non-winterized fuel. (For which there is difference in energy content) /Martin -- Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel...
Re: DIESEL VANAGON QUESTIONS
Historical mailing list
Sat, 1 Apr 1995 06:53:08 -0800
...be possible on the regular diesel engine. I seem to recall that he did mention dropping rebuilt rabbit diesels in them...hope that helps...
need info on Arizona emissions requirements
Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
Sun, 7 Mar 1999 15:47:41 -0800
...My wife was just checking the info online for vehicle emissions requirements and there was mention of diesels being required to have the engine...
Re: Diesel engine conversion questions, ULSD availability
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 14 Dec 2006 15:35:26 +0000
...Diesel engine conversion questions, ULSD availability To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel should be the main petro diesel you can > get...
Wanted: Bentley covering turbo diesel engine
Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
Fri, 20 Nov 1998 11:06:55 -0700
Hi folks -- Some time ago I sent out a request for a Bentley which would cover the '84 Quantum turbo diesel engine which is...
Re: Suggestions for car alarm, remote start, keyless entry?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 26 Oct 2000 22:05:32 +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: Some Oettinger Six info
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 23:57:06 +1200
...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD), for sale 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi...
Re: Looking for a few items for '82 diesel Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 18:28:39 -0800
...tube for my engine >but I lost his message. Are you still out there? My friend just ordered a new diesel filler tube from...
Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 22:40:41 -0500
...engine area much cleaner. BTW, where does one get a 1.6TD Syncro. Is this home grown or imported? Maynard '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt...
Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
Sun, 4 Mar 2001 22:40:41 -0500
...engine area much cleaner. BTW, where does one get a 1.6TD Syncro. Is this home grown or imported? Maynard '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt...
Re: DIESEL is.. Long....
Historical mailing list - Erik O
Mon, 18 May 1998 11:08:24 -0400
...Any farmers out there with a correct, "current" figure? Diesel engines are more efficient than gas. I believe diesels are up to %40 efficient...
Re: Diesel Conversions
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:27:05 -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: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels? (long, lvc)
Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:31:59 +0200
...I had an '80 Rabbit diesel, and I remember somebody telling me at > the time that those engines weren't really diesels from original...
Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:26:33 -0300
...I am not sure about >>> diesel engine... price wise is about the same... power wise is ... well >> may >>> be at best equivalent to an...
? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
Thu, 18 Oct 2001 10:43:35 -0700
THe subject says it all- what are the potential consequences of a busted timing belt in a diesel I4 engine? Are the valves interfering...