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• Re: Diesel Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 18:50:48 -0400
  ...The carton said specially formulated for Diesel Engines for use with all fuels...even low sulfer ones! What the heck does these mean? Is...
• Interest in '82 Diesel Westy with blown engine?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 12 May 1999 00:20:17 EDT
  ...in a diesel Vanagon? If so, contact rsilkman@cybertours.com, not me. > << My son has a 1982 Westphalia Diesel - blown engine. Sitting in > Charleston...
• Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Rob Gunter
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 09:21:26 -0400
  Greetings All, I have seen many entries on changing a gasoline engine to a diesel, but none on the other way around. I would...
• Re: Question on 1.9 Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 16:08:44 -0400
  ...http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/D1_6lOilRet.jpg /martin -- Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel Quantum 1.6l Turbo Diesel...
• winter storage westy diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 21:48:39 EST
  ...Do I fill the fuel or run the engine dry? should I fog the engine? Thanks Frank 82 westy diesel
• pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 10:48:08 -0700
  I've heard it said several times that the conversion to the Rabbit engine is fairly simple if one has a diesel vanagon, and...
• VW Diesel Engine Suppliers
  Historical mailing list - Andy Escobar
  Fri, 19 Feb 1999 11:20:29 -0800
  Can anyone help me with information on suppliers for new VW diesel engines? I am interested in swapping a 1.6 liter to a...
• Re: diesel rebuild every 50K miles?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:38:23 -0800
  Even the original new engines commonly had a short life in 1982 Diesel Vanagons. Rebuilds seldom last as long as the factory new engine...
• Re: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:38:08 -0700
  ...The stock Vanagon diesel engine does not have them. For the 1.9 blocks, at least some of the normally aspirated engines have oil...
• Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:24:09 -0800
  Some of you already know, but Europe is chock full of clean diesel engines. Even Chrysler has been selling the 300C with a diesel...
• Re: Head gasket trauma!
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 15:01:02 EST
  ...This is because there is no design flaw with the diesel engine like there was with the wasserboxer. The problem that the diesel engine...
• Diesel Engine Swap
  Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
  Sat, 26 Jul 2003 12:38:43 -0500
  Howdy Gruppe, Can any of you engine swapping gearheads out there tell me if a diesel engine out of a 1980 Dasher will bolt...
• Re: Vanagon trivia - Now Question
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:44:00 -0700
  ...Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11:54 PM Ok, engine rough totals. T3 with diesel engines 600,000 T3 with aircooled gas 350,000 T3...
• Diesel dog
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 13:50:27 -0500
  I have a Vanagon diesel trans/engine and engine cradle for sale.The engine is suppose to be good but no gurantee $600.00
• Re: ISO Diesel Engine for early Vanagon (Montreal, Quebec)
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:18:41 -0500
  I have a good running complete 1.6 hydraulic lifter diesel engine that came out of a wrecked jetta it has been sitting in...
• Re: winter storage westy diesel
  Historical mailing list - MIKE MOERY
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 18:03:45 -0900
  Under no circumstances run the engine "dry"! There's no advantage to doing that with a diesel engine; the fuel is more stable than...
• Diesel rubber engine mount on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 24 Mar 2003 12:50:38 -0800
  Hi- I ahve a good 1982 Diesel Vanagon engine mount R-L or 83 Diesel right-only engine mount on Ebay that is closing...
• Re: Iveco diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 2 Mar 1998 17:59:32 -0800
  ...air cooled Diesel engines for trucks and tractors plus water cooled ship engines. Just a question: were you thinking about a Vanagon/Iveco engine...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:40:11 -0700
  ...What year of air-cooled vanagon were you starting with? Apparently some if not all vanagons come with holes drilled for the diesel engine...
• FOR SALE: 91 Syncro Turbo Diesel Drive Train and Motor
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 1 Jan 2002 09:55:25 -0800
  In the next two weeks I will have a 1991 Syncro Turbo Diesel Drive Train with a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Engine in stock...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:18:50 -0800
  ...The Diesel Vanagon you probably already know lends itself to a VW watercooled inline four engine conversion. � I bought a 1982 Westfalia Diesel in...
• 1.9l TD Engine torque & power tables, westy drag.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 21:02:43 -0500
  ...http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/Diesel1.9l_12_98.gif Torque curve: http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag...
• Re: Vanagon? Really?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 22:16:18 -0800
  ...As Gasoline engines go to > direct injection and dual mode, (spark ignition to compression ignition) > the > Diesel advantages will disappear. > > Dennis > > >
• FS: Jetta 2.0l plus all conversion parts for Vanagon install
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:29:02 -0400
  Hi Folks, I purchased a 97 Jetta engine and all the necessary parts (diesel mounts, diesel oil pan, harness, ecu, etc.) to put it...
• Re: subject (LVC) Frydae Diesels in the Air
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:06:39 -0800
  ...pancake engines. Hmmm? Suitable replacement for the WBX? > Powered by bio-diesel? > > Only if you have very deep pockets....but over time these things...
• Diesel Engine Oil
  Historical mailing list
  21 Jun 1996 13:45:07 GMT
  ...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: Need 1.6L diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 21:37:22 -0600
  ...engines > around that Diesels and you will get way more power too! I must admit I've have been seduced by the diesel, as...
• Re: Zetec diesel/Euro Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:09:14 -0500
  "Chris S." <mrpolak@yahoo.com> writes: > Some of you already know, but Europe is chock full of clean diesel > engines. Even Chrysler has been...
• Re: Diesel Longevity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:08:26 +1200
  ...Japanese diesels are generally very tall-geared, but then, they don't usually have such small engines. Also, if you don't change oiul...
• Re: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 00:22:01 -0400
  ...1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ??? > While I'm looking for an engine, I have a question for you diesel > owners who have rebuilt or...
• Re: Diesel Rebuild Non-Vanagon question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 06:19:27 -0700
  Mercedes diesels are great, but parts are expensive and some special tools are required for assembly. Even 4 cylinder engines cost $4-5K for...
• 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...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 22:58:01 -0700
  ...Diesel Power Greetings All, I have seen many entries on changing a gasoline engine to a diesel, but none on the other way around...
• Re: Diesels in America?
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Mon, 26 Apr 1999 04:12:55 -0700
  ...In many countries diesel price is half of that of gas, this combine with diesel efficiency attracts the customer. Diesel engines are by far...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 07:44:36 -0700
  >>I have seen many entries on changing a gasoline engine to a diesel, but none >>on the other way around. I would much prefer...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 08:32:28 -0700
  ...If gas engine oils are not formulated correctly > for diesel engines, I wonder whether diesel engine oils are less good > for gasoline engines. > > -- > RJS...
• Diesel Transmission (was RE: [DIESEL] Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 04:59:08 -0800
  ...The bellhousing is the key to getting a diesel engine into the Vanagon. The gearing is much lower than other Vanagons due to the...
• Re: inline 4 SWAP? was Re: Mexican Water cooled loaf bus? what engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 06:24:58 -0600
  The engine is cranked over at 50 degrees just like a diesel vanagon. You need the same diesel stuff you would need for a...
• Diesel Rabbits - Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 07:56:23 -0500
  Curious to know if the Rabbit Diesels had the same engine as the Diesel Vanagons. Also, any one have any ideas about the availability...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 00:37:00 EST
  Bob, Overland's diesel engine conversion mounts the engine in the same angle as it was installed in the Golf/Jetta cars. The Vanagon...
• Re: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:03:53 -0400
  ...Sunday, July 15, 2001 11:32 PM Subject: [DIESEL] mount-to-block torque spec > Can someone verify the engine mount to block tightening spec...
• Re: subject (LVC) Frydae Diesels in the Air
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:46:54 -0800
  dear diesel (tongue in cheek of course ) there is something very boat transmission like about this idea a 100K$+ aircraft engine that uses 4...
• Re: Alternate source for Vanagon diesel engine mounts?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 18:54:21 -0500
  ...http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormount1.9l.html http://www.cs.yale.edu/~jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormountExpo...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion (LVC, but it is nearly Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Thu, 4 Oct 2007 17:45:40 -0700
  A quick follow-up to Mark's note - lots of nice links - thanks! Diesel hybrid systems for city buses do operate the diesel engine...
• Re: Diesel Power
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 23:00:18 +1200
  >Greetings All, > >I have seen many entries on changing a gasoline engine to a diesel, but none >on the other way around. I would...
• Diesel parts needed!
  Historical mailing list - Todd Cleveland
  Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:55:35 -0600
  Hi! I'm in the process of restoring my '82 diesel sunroof vanagon. It's time for the engine and transmission. Contemplating the switch...
• Foamy thing on diesel engine tin? Where can I get it?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:36:10 -0700
  I have an 87 European spec Vanagon with a European 1.6TD diesel engine. On the large engine tin, there was a foamy thing...
• Diesel Sunroof Vanagon wanted
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 10 May 1998 15:07:36 EDT
  ...would be nice if it has a gas heater. (yes, gas (diesel) heaters were available on diesel vanagons) engine doesnt matter. trans MUST be...
• Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Thu, 16 Dec 1999 17:26:52 -0500
  ...If you take care a diesel properly it will EASILY outlast a gas engine. I know of a few 1.6l diesels with over...
• Re: Diesel oil filter on gas engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Sun, 21 May 2000 16:31:25 EDT
  ...The diesel filter fit the threaded stud on the engine block perfectly. The diesel filter is larger in diameter than the Vanagon filter. Theoretically...
• I-4 conversion parts kit available in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - maded
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 22:26:14 -0800
  ...For those diesel fans looking for a challenge, he also has two Audi 5cyl turbo diesel engines with mounts and accessories. Ed Lowe, Seattle...
• ATTENTION DIESEL WESTY FANS - FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sat, 28 Jul 2001 15:26:29 -0700
  ...Numerous upgrades on this van or other Diesel Vanagons available, such as 1900 diesel engine, Single Belt Conversion for the alternator / water pump, higher...
• Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:26:00 -0700
  ...I realize this might be moot on a diesel engine, but have any diesel folks machined this part? Or, do you think there's...
• Newbie Westy Diesel owner needs advice
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 22:00:48 -0700
  Hello All, I am 3 days into my first ever VW, an '82 diesel camper. It has 215K on the odometer. PO states engine...
• 1.6L diesel motor FS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Fri, 5 Sep 1997 08:43:59 -0700
  ...Other than that, It's a good engine. Bob Bellanca `81 Diesel Rabbit `84 Turbo Diesel Jetta `82 1.9L Turbo Diesel Westfalia
• Re: Mark Stephens six-stud system
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 22 Jun 1999 18:11:30 -0600
  ...There are three main varieties of swap, the inline 4 Rabbit/ Jetta/Golf(?) engines, the Audi inline 5, and the various diesel/turbo diesel...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 14:03:33 EST
  ...So it should not be hard to put a inline gas engine into a newer Vanagon with the wasser setup using a donor diesel...
• Vanagon Diesel Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 22:41:31 -0800
  Just in from a freshly dismantled 1982 Vanagon Diesel: - 4 speed Diesel Transmission with Diesel bell housing - Engine mounting system for the Diesel engine...
• Diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 17:49:54 -0500
  If anyone would be interested in a diesel Vanagon engine(no oil pan)ran when parked.Near Akron,Ohio $100.00
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 12:21:02 -0400
  > The specific efficiency of the VW IDI Diesel engines are about > 200g/kWh and the TDI's 250g/kWh. Like maybe you noticed, I...