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• Re: diesel engine lid
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 18:09:32 +1300
  >I have an engine lid for my '82 diesel vanagon that is coming apart. I >have two of these vanagons and the lids are...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:10:38 -0700
  ...Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo >If that engine will fit under the deck and uses the same mounting system currently available, >I...
• Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 26 Jan 2017 16:05:53 +0100
  ...or you would know anyone who did change to bigger diesel engine. > Gas is expensive over there. Has to be diesel turbo. > Anyone? > Zoltan
• Re: Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 4 Oct 2001 22:08:13 -0400
  ...The diesel engine and parts are readily available from used and new sources. There is plenty of room in the engine bay - no real...
• possible Diesel replacement for your VANAGON. Or Fatboy.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:35:16 -0800
  ...Saw an article about a new twin-engine private plane with DIESEL powerplants. The Theiert engines are based on a Mercedes block. Expected lifespan...
• Diesel club: I just joined!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 19 May 1998 00:46:05 -0600
  ...82 diesel vanagon today... ulp. I had planned on looking at it as a pile of miscellaneous parts, including the magical engine-swap parts...
• Rebuilt/Remanuf. VW Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  3 Nov 1996 16:29:07 -0800
  My sister in Illinois said she blew a lower radiator hose and immediatly fried the engine in her diesel rabbit. Other than the following...
• Re: any years / models we should avoid
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 09:13:16 -0400
  ...smog *exempt*, and engines with a variety of > power levels available in abundance? Oh, wait, that's something only us > diesel wierdos are supposed...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 12 May 2004 16:28:39 GMT
  >The TDI diesels of today are even cleaner. >With proper computerized fuel injection, soot and NOX are less than >gas engine emissions. With biodiesel...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 17:47:16 -0700
  ...I have heard of the chemical urea, but had no idea >> it had any use in a diesel engine. >> >> Jim >> >> >> On Thu, Sep 5...
• Re: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:25:42 -0400
  On Wed, 23 Jul 2003, Martin Jagersand wrote: > How critical is it that a 82 diesel engine have the > oil squirter system. I have...
• '82 1.6L Diesel Oil Filler Neck?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:13:04 -0700
  Hi Folks, I'm seeking an oil filler neck for an '82 1.6L diesel engine. I was rear-ended and the fillter nick...
• Re: VANAGON digest 814
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 20:28:07 -0500
  ...com writes: >> >>Anyone know if the '82 Diesel Vanagon has the same engine as the >>Diesel Rabbit? Almost the same. Injection pump, Oil pump...
• FS 82 Wesfalia diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kjeldgaard
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 16:29:07 EST
  1982 Westfalia - w/diesel engine, 57,000 actual miles, new tires, battery, Clutch, CD changer Awning, CV's lubed and new boots, have all...
• Re: Subject: What about replacing Vanagon engines with more fuel efficient ones? (long answer)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:42:22 -0400
  ...installing the gas I4 engine into a stock Diesel Vanagon, is > *much* easier. No adaptor plate or extra DV parts required. Mainly > just the...
• For sale: 82 Vanagon (Update)
  Historical mailing list - Markus Leutwyler
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:40:43 -0400
  Engine information: VW Golf (Rabbit) 1.8L gas engine (conversion from original VW 1.6 Diesel engine) Price: $2500
• Re: FS: I4 conversion parts from diesel Vanagon..and 4spd tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 May 2000 18:52:47 EDT
  ...Vanagon: _Engine mount cradle tubes with frame mount brackets and rubber motor mounts _Engine mount brackets, fit between block and motor mounts _Diesel starter...
• Re: Diesel Engine Source
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 22:22:46 -0600
  ...They sell diesel Vanagon engines! Prices seem OK? > > > > Jay
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 10:01:36 +0300
  Yes I am comparing diesel to gas to some extent. You have some point in those lower RPMs but, in diesel engines pressures inside...
• Re: Bio Diesel Vanagon Photo Booth
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:34:34 -0700
  ...Is the best conversion engine an Audi? Which engine? And does anyone have any links handy for more diesel to Vanagon Info? Curious minds...
• Vanagon racing (was Oettenger 2.5L Conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:32 +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: Abbreviations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:19:23 +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...
• vacuum pump oil seapage
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 20:48:54 -0500
  ...Is there something that can be done to minimize this mess? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel westy '82 diesel...
• Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 10:39:16 -0500
  ...It has a diesel engine? Is this possible? > >Paul > > > >
• Re: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moery
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 20:28:11 -0900
  The biggest problem with that is that the normally aspirated diesel put into the Vanagon isn't made to be turbocharged: block isn't...
• new diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Sun, 23 Sep 2001 20:04:33 -0400
  Volks, I'm about to have a trusted mechanic replace my recently (last weekend) blown diesel 1.6 NA with a NEW diesel 1...
• Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 23:30:42 -0800
  ...Nissan (and other Japanese manufacturers) have made some engines with really bad reputations, especially diesels (here in NZ there's a saying: "Don't...
• DIESEL FUEL INJECTION-CHINA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 2000 10:26:29 +0800
  ...The goods we want currently is the "VE" diesel distribute pump , it is a key part of diesel fuel engine of automobile, just the...
• VW prototype, diesel - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:41:50 -0700
  At last, a refreshing change from the general trend of SUVs with stupid big engines! Article and pictures at German newspaper site: http://www...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 13:58:00 EST
  ...ive also heard the turbo diesel 5cyls were mechanical nightmares. (the 5cyl diesels i have seen in junkyards have half the engine in the...
• some classifieds, vehicles, engines, parts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 23:45:18 +0100
  ...Diesel engine, '83, five speed, 7J15 alloys DM 3700.00 engine, WBX, 2.1l, 112PS, 91Tkm DM 2500.00 engine, VR6, automatic box DM...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 18:31:26 -0400
  ...the trouble and expense > of installing a diesel in their van vs staying with a goline engine???? > > Gasoline here in my are can be...
• Re: Tampa Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 25 Nov 1998 23:14:24 +0100
  ...And Vanagon Diesels are all 1600 cc. I never heard about a 1500 cc Volkswagen Diesel engine. Additionally, A/C, on my knowledge, wasn...
• Re: Diesel swap
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 30 May 1997 11:58:56 +0000
  ...purchased an '84 diesel to gas, and yikes, it was scarry. The short >story is that I replaced 2 engines in 150 miles. The...
• Re: cheap Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 13:55:02 -0500
  ...aside from the engine mounts moight only be worth $200. Theres currently a Diesel in the Philly area for cheap ($300), they want to...
• Re: Diesel oil temperatures
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 22:04:03 -0500
  ...Since it is a conversion, do you at least have the oil to water heat exchanger that both diesels and GTI engines used? Try...
• Stuck in Dallas..need Diesel Muffler
  Historical mailing list - T G
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 08:59:39 -0700
  ...Tim G 82 Diesel Westy - For sale unless I find an engine 4000 - (2) 73 Opel GT's..Im looing for another body..do...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:14:39 -0500
  ...They are very well made, the engines are actually designed to be diesels, not converted gasser blocks like a VW. If you work on...
• Re: Queer Diesel Glow Plug Behavior
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 20:34:20 -0500
  There's a sensor on the engine and if you pull the wire off they will stay on for the max time and you...
• Re: Subaru Boxer TURBO Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:21:09 -0800
  ...Diesel Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> writes: > It will also be the world's first opposed four ( boxer layout ) > turbo diesel engine. So...
• Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses - The Engine Compartment Explained.
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:13:55 -0900
  I just spent the last 2 days figuring out the diesel-vanagon coolant hoses. Finished up the funky engine compartment hoses (the hardest to...
• Re: Diesel Rings!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 13:28:14 -0500
  ...have never owned a diesel Vanagon but for a while I had a Rabbit pick-up with the same engine. Yes, it took new...
• Re: parting out '82 diesel vanagon.. (a parts source in Oregon)
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:25:16 -0800
  ...mdhiker This lets you put I4 engines or a VW diesel engine in place of your current WBX. David J. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend...
• Re: 83 VW pickup
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 06:53:44 EST
  ...think it would be to stick a diesel in there?" No body wanted the fuel injection engine that was in the truck. Finally I...
• 82 vanagon tdi?
  Historical mailing list - coffin jessup
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 08:21:45 -0800
  Hey all, I have an 82 vanagon that was origionally a diesel, well someone threw a 1.8 golf engine in there and the...
• Re: User Friendly?? (was " you fixed it with what?!")
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 12:38:54 -0600
  ...Which means I have to waste that fuel mileage Diesel offers looking for a pump. Notice that I did'nt down the Diesel engine...
• Re: VW to cut 2001 Eurovan price by 16 pct in U.S
  Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 15:01:11 -0800
  ...Many of the large diesel engines in fleet vehicles are going to be switching over to alternative fuels such as CNG and biodiesel to...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of_Rea?= =?UTF-8?Q?r_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:32:48 -0700
  ...Regarding this factory drawing of the Vanagon Diesel engine. (I added a couple notes to it). Image link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/13L1MCOYn4U3ZXw53...
• Re: engine coversion
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 06:04:33 EDT
  ...engine to the same configuration as a Tiico engine conversion you will need a diesel belhousing (and trim your output shaft), rear engine bar...
• Re: 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 19:43:08 -0500 (EST)
  ...Owen, I am "Lord of the Diesel Expenses". Learn from me. It will save you money. 1) Get the engine checked carefully. Pay for...
• Re: My 1991 Vanagon Carat is getting a new life
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:11:01 -0400
  ...The transmission is not the only place you can affect engine RPMs at speed. I can't wait to see diesel vanagons running around...
• Re: Tiico into Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 11:24:24 -0700
  ...Mark (who actually owns 4 running inline engined Vanagons with a waterboxer tranny, diesel DZ, diesel DM, and air-cooled DK tranny among them...
• WTB: 1983 - 5 Speed Tranny - PART II
  Historical mailing list - Tom L
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 16:06:59 -0700
  ...shift linkage, engine mounts, engine cradle bars, oil filler neck and dip stick arrangement). I want to replace my 1982 diesel putt-putt with...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 07:23:18 -0600
  ...I always used a Pringle's can to press the > pedal to the floor with my old 1.6NA engine, but the turbo diesel...
• Re: Vanagon? Really?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 19 Nov 2011 23:24:38 -0500
  ...Gasoline engines go to >direct injection and dual mode, (spark ignition to compression >ignition) the >Diesel advantages will disappear. Compression ignition _is_ Diesel. It...
• diesel: plugging the oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:22:36 -0500
  I'm almost ready to install an engine in my '81 diesel westy. I have close off the hole where the oil filler tub...
• diesel: plugging the oil filler tube
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 20:22:36 -0500
  I'm almost ready to install an engine in my '81 diesel westy. I have close off the hole where the oil filler tub...
• WTB diesel vanagon on east coast
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 16:01:34 -0500
  I want to buy a Vanagon diesel any year on east coast, preferable near PA. mechanically complete (possibly without engine block), motor running or...
• Shop manual for 1.9 turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Martin Miller
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 03:12:26 +0000
  Can anyone tell me where I can get a shop manual for the 1.9 turbo diesel engine. Thanks, Marty _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM: Try...
• TiiCo/Diesel Parts for Sale.
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:46:36 -0800
  Okay folks, I've got part numbers and pictures (and commentary) up for the TiiCo engine I've been stripping. There's a line...