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  • Re: New T3 - engine options.
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 17:38:05 +0100
    ...www.v6bus.de In my opinion (after WBX, 2x Audi V6 gas and now the V6 TDI), this is the perfect engine for the...
  • Re: Tire question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 16 May 2011 16:03:40 -0700
    ...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: TDI bad camshaft
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Mon, 23 May 2011 11:39:50 -0400
    ...I refer to it as a "TDI Tuneup". lol I know of one car (2004 PD engine) with almost 600k kms on it. It...
  • Re: SDM07- many engine conversions
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Wed, 9 May 2007 09:45:56 -0700
    ...I saw a light metallic greenish color Westy with what I think was a TDI conversion; beautiful van but we didn't make it...
  • Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:08:34 -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...
  • Diagram showing tire/wheel/offset combinations
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Sun, 13 Feb 2000 19:16:54 -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: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:47:12 -0700
    ...2004 Jetta TDI Wagon (mine) 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) 1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI) 1986...
  • Re: LVC: TDI Problem
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:02:55 -0400
    ...Hope this helps, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Donna Skarloken wrote: > 1999 TDI New Beetle; it hesitates (not a stall, just...
  • Re: 1.9 Tdi diesel engine, please share your experiences..
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 18 Jun 2017 17:41:10 -0700
    ...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: '81 Westy: from gas to turbo diesel... am I insane?
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Thu, 16 Apr 1998 08:31:40 -0700
    ...Of course the easier the better... > ... > Gary > Look at Martin's TDI pages: http://www.koeln.netsurf.de/~Martin.Schulte/welcome.html It is...
  • Re: horse power
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Sat, 9 Nov 2019 18:45:50 -0500
    ...The CJAA engine is amazing by the way, if that's the 2.0l TDI they're supplying. I had the few in my...
  • Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Wed, 2 Oct 2019 21:41:41 -0400
    ...The VW CR-TDI is still a far better option - that's what he's offering now. And it's the proper German engine...
  • OK, now everyone will have SA grilles,what next? (F)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sat, 12 Dec 1998 00:15:35 -0500
    ...getting delirious!......or the new V-6 TDI......aughhh!!!!!!!!!! Karl (maybe tomorrow my waterboxer will be like new again, and be a TDI-boxer??)
  • Re: GOOP
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 09:07:18 -0800
    ...Anyway, a few days after receiving it, I was in a fender bender in my New Beetle TDI. The TDIs have this weird "air...
  • on the topic of diesel heaters..(and some pics of my TDi project)
    Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
    Fri, 17 Nov 2006 09:18:52 -0800
    ...here's some before pics of my big TDi project.. and the heater.. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/cruciformx/Vanagon%20TDi/P1010010.jpg...
  • NEED HELP FINDING A MISSING PERSON!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:42:21 -0400
    ...thanks, Dana 85 Westy 1.9 tdi 04 Beetle 1.9 tdi Pump Duse
  • Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:24:48 -0700
    ...2008, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote... >> but now .......you're saying a TDI ALH engine has one ? >> I know the AHU better ..............and , correct me...
  • Re: Future cars, er vans
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Wed, 2 Oct 2019 15:42:17 -0400
    ...On Wed, Oct 2, 2019 at 3:36 PM Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: > https://www.westfalia-mobil.com/en/modelle/modelluebersicht.php >
  • OT - Toyota unintended acceleration
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:46:24 -0800
    For them that fly-by-wire (TDI conversions): http://www.edn.com/article/520531-Toyota_accelerations_revisited_hanging_by_a_tin_whisker.php Make...
  • Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:24:54 -0400
    My Westy, as currently configured, is available for test drives/mileage verification. I will pay for the gas. Located in Stroudsburg, PA. John
  • Toyota?? - RE: OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:22:30 -0800
    ...OT - soliciting Jetta TDI reviews >I would appreciate any experienced feedback from Jetta owners and the >TDI in particular. > >My wife and I are...
  • Re: Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:00:28 -0400
    ...Also, FWIW, LAtrical aha California Alternator and Starter sells a new, quality TDI starter for $85 shipped. Amazon/eBay. I have one on my...
  • Fwd: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:49:44 -0700
    ...http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/message/3569?var=1 bob Begin forwarded message: > > Subject: Re: Anyone here with a Nissan Maxima...
  • News Of interest to Diesel Fans
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 8 Aug 1999 16:44:50 -0500
    ...Soon there may be alternatives to the VW-brand TDI engines. I read this in a newspaper article Titled: "Diesel Motor adds Power to...
  • Re: Propane Leak solved
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Fri, 5 May 2000 08:22:36 -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: Want to convert '87 2.1L gas engine to TDI
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 9 Sep 2004 15:58:11 -0700
    ...looking at doing a conversion from 2.1L gas engine to TDI really soon > (no, really!). Any ideas how to proceed? What are the...
  • Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Thu, 3 May 2012 06:48:06 -0400
    ...To me TDI's represent >> reliability long term. >> >> Another bonus with the TDI - they are much quieter than the IDI >> engines. I actually enjoy...
  • Re: Automatic Starter options was: Front Heater Fan Motor Lube?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:15:34 +0000
    ...Fires up every time! Rich San Diego On Tuesday, January 28, 2020, 4:49:23 PM PST, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote: But...
  • Re: Porsche 6 cyl, was conversion
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 10:42:26 -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...
  • Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sun, 25 Jul 2004 16:07:16 -0700
    ...The TDI does have more useable >horsepower than any stock motor in the Vanagon. See >http://www.fastforward.ca/VanagonSwap/AHU/ahu.jpg for...
  • Interesting Syncro TDI on The Samba
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 15 Apr 2016 14:24:19 -0700
    Land Rover seats front and rear, and you get to make all you own cabinets for only $79,900: http://www.thesamba.com/vw...
  • A case of wheel envy...?
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:36:29 -0700
    My friend drove us to the trailhead the other day, in his 1992 Syncro 16 TDI with Dehler hightop / Westfalia interior - http://www.wordless...
  • Re: GoWesty's Gear Reduction Starter
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:35:38 -0800
    ...Is there a source for the TDI starter? All that's keeping me from ordering your adapter is that I don't know where...
  • Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Thu, 3 Dec 1998 13:29:05 -0500
    ...Yasment 1984 VW Westfalia 1998 VW Jetta TDI AOL IM: jyaz2
  • Re: � � � pics anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 14:34:59 EDT
    ...13 AM, paradigm@ALLEGRAPRINTING.COM writes: > FYI� http://www.autohandel-bauer.00server.com/Weserbergland.htm > > I want the green Transporter with the V6 TDI.... :)
  • carfax anybody???
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 23:28:47 -0500
    ...Does anybody have carfax? thanks, Dana 85 Westy 235k miles, original wasser-no-leaker 01 Beetle TDI
  • Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 29 Aug 2005 18:49:41 -0700
    What's with the wood block glued to the accelerator? Driver's leg a half inch too short to press the accelerator all the...
  • Re: Vanagons being called "Hippie Wagons"..
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 12 May 2008 05:22:51 -0500
    ...saw two boys in the parking lot nearly knock each other out playing "Punch Bug" when saw me in my 2001 Beetle TDI. Chris.
  • Re: V6 TDi Vanagon Tiptronic, FINISHED
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sat, 2 Sep 2006 20:01:11 EDT
    ...Or 110 mph top speed within the normal TDi power band on the DK, 0r 90 with the DZ. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: TDI engines found at auto wreckers!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 11:14:51 -0800
    ...he told > >me none this week but he did get two TDI engine in. He told me "they > >require rebuilding as they were both...
  • Re: Diesel ring and pinion changes with a 2.1L gas engine
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:09:10 +1100
    ...Maybe Max will pipe up and say what ratio? This is one problem of putting in a TDI engine. While the WBX engine makes...
  • Re: Vanagon Starter relay kit
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:30:45 -0800
    ...they don't warrant it when used with an engine conversion), assuming the a TDI gear reduction starter fits the GW mounting flange, why...
  • Re: New guy introduction
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Fri, 2 May 2014 11:38:04 -0700
    ...All those TDI's! At least we know the tanks get sumped on a regular basis... Angus > On May 1, 2014, at 4:04...
  • census...
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 18:57:32 -0500
    ...Would buy a Eurovan TDI if VW had the vision to import them. Barring that, would buy a Jetta Wagon TDI if VW had...
  • Re: Awesome new Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 19:03:38 -0800
    ...9 for the TDI. Anyone venture a > guess why? > Anthony > '89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo) > > > Stephen Overmyer <S.OVERMYER@UWS.EDU.AU> wrote: > > Date: Thu...
  • Re: Beetle TDI test drive (almost no vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 13:59:25 -0500
    ...I purchased an '02 Golf TDI brand new from the dealer. It was loaded with everything except the auto trans. Other than a couple...
  • Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
    Historical mailing list - Denmiester
    Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:36:20 -0500
    FWIW...I was in the dealers showroom last week pricing options on possibly a TDI wagon...sticker shock nearly killed me...LOL Anyhow, the...
  • Re: They said it couldn't be done....
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:59:44 -1000
    ...you know that EGR cooler Heat Exchange on like an AHU tdi ... I'm saving one of those ..sure looks like a super way...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 23:12:19 -0500
    ...Just a thought. > > Maynard > '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" > '93 EV GL "Klinger" > '00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo" AFAIK, your manual should state that the...
  • Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:26:15 -0600
    ...Our 2005 Beetle tdi is a great town car and on regular trips to Ft Lauderdale across Alligator Alley - locked cruise at 60 mph...
  • Re: WTB: Transmission from 80-82 Aircooled Vanagon-reply
    Historical mailing list - Jwilli941
    Sun, 17 May 1998 17:50:18 EDT
    ...You're going to spend a lot of time and money fitting a TDI into your Van so why would you want to risk...
  • FS: New Black Leather "WheelSkins" for vanagon $10.00!
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 15:27:31 -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: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Wed, 31 Aug 2005 08:28:43 -0700
    ...FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine On 8/31/05, Joe Federici <joefederici@earthlink.net> wrote: > > Did anyone notice the block...
  • Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:19:11 -0700
    ...1.9L TDI:--8 to 11 ltr/100 kms. V6 TDI: ---10 to 13 ltr/100 kms for more infor: http://www.syncro-bernd...
  • My friends doka is for sale
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
    Sat, 23 Apr 2016 09:24:57 -0700
    Simon is selling his tdi syncro Doka. Front and rear lockers, 15" wheels, factory tarpaulin over box, etc. I have pic and link to...
  • How much Duracool?
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 21:13:59 -0400
    ...my 91 GL AC system? Thank you Peter Marsh Naples FL 91 GL 87 Syncro 05 New Beetle TDI Sent from my digital leash
  • Re: Backwards conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett
    Wed, 13 May 1998 21:32:30 -0400
    ...There has been a lot of discussion this year about using the TD and TDI engines. Ed
  • Re: V10 TDI presented at IAA.
    Historical mailing list - David Bogle
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 22:52:18 -0400
    Per, Nice looking, except there are no external coolant pipes and hoses!;-) So, will this bolt right on to my syncro transaxle? -- Regards, David...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 17 Jun 2005 21:09:20 -0600
    > 1987 Syncro Westy TDI, at the half-million mark! Karl: Since this IS the Vanagon list and this IS Friday, the question is: Are...
  • Re: Unusual back seat?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 8 Mar 2007 11:14:44 -0800
    ...you know this would look really cool with a zebra dash and TDi/Tiptronic drivetrain underneath. -- BenT