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• Re: E-bay item - 5-speed Vanagon Tranny
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 17 Jul 2003 17:57:59 -0700
  ...It provides a little higher top speed and keeps the RPMs down on the highway for the 48HP diesel engine. The gearing would be...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:30:06 -0700
  I thought the same thing at first, but in viewing the movie, it appears the engine is in the front. Anthony '89 Syncro GL...
• Re: What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:26:19 -0500
  Vanagon Diesel/Conversion Parts 1- Flywheel- $316 1- Oil Pan- $109 1- Pickup Tube- $80 2- Rubber Mounts for engine carriers- $99 each ($198...
• Re: Diesel Folks: Machine Intermediate Shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:34:03 +0000
  ...smooth would help reduce engine vibrations. > > I realize this might be moot on a diesel engine, but have any diesel folks > machined this part...
• 83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 21:08:41 -0700
  ...Finally, in mid project I decided to go with an 83 Audi 5 cylinder turbo diesel engine that became available and I need to...
• Re: Diesel Rotary? [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - John D. Foster
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 10:31:44 -0800
  ...fuel enonomy. > > i figured the required diesel compression ratio might be a show > stopper on a rotary engine. > > Tom > ---------- > From: Vanagon Mailing List on...
• Re: Need 1982 coolant reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:24:13 -0700
  ...Diesel engine seems to increase the value substantially. Even broke diesel engines. Probably has something to do with the multi-fuel capabilities. And the...
• Re: T-3 Transaxle Needed: 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 20:38:45 -0500
  ...swapped to a more powerful engine, or put on really > small > tires, the 4.57 will make your diesel agonizingly underpowered. Going to more...
• Re: Fires
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:46:31 +1200
  ...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon 1989...
• Re: How fast should a 1.9L go??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:26:23 +1200
  ...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon 1989...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 11:53:22 -0700
  ...Turns out it was a diesel, and it was overheating. I'd never really seen a diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 08:24:13 -0700
  ...A diesel can spin at 4,000 RPM and still get 25 mpg, > but a gas engine can't. I kept the diesel tranny...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 15 Oct 2019 11:12:33 -0400
  ...Includes engine carrier and 4 Spd transaxle in good working order. >> >> I have another 1.6L engine from a diesel rabbit pickup truck with...
• Re: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:32:13 -0400
  ...Is > it even possible to remove and replace these with the engine and tranny > in-place? > > -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82 Diesel Westy >
• Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Haugland
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 10:50:39 EST
  ...right engine,fuel,gearing and road and drove slow....but 55mpg? I have a 5 sp and a 1.9 NA diesel and I...
• Re: DIESEL need rod cap nuts
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:16:32 -0400
  ...DIESEL need rod cap nuts AFAIK, the typical VW gas inline engines use a different rod nut, except for the supercharged Corrado which uses...
• Re: More wear index
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 14:11:12 EST
  ...In other words, we all know diesels have a capacity for long engine life... aircooled vanagons on the other hand have been known to...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:28:43 -0500
  ...interference engines. Dennis >From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: diesel Vanagon vs...
• 83 Diesel Westy 5-speed bought and sold
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:16:44 -0400
  ...the 5-speed transmission and a diesel heater it is super duper rare. It needs an engine so I put it on the samba...
• Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 14:01:26 -0700 (MST)
  ...around the fuse panel which gives paint codes, and engine code (CS for diesel, I think), and transmission code. It will read DZ or...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy/ Gasoline/Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 23:08:59 EDT
  ...And frankly, the highly efficient TDi is probably the most effective engine for the Vanagon. Turbo diesels are impressive, and the TDi technology even...
• Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 18:02:06 -0700
  ...This is true for gasoline engines, but all bets are off on how effective this would be with diesel. If the number of tractor...
• GTI Motor into Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 16 Jul 1997 17:02:30 -0500
  Volks, I am considering a Diesel Westy for purchase and was told a GTI motor will bolt in w/no mods (100 HP). Has...
• Re: my cat is losing its marbles!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 20:25:42 +1200
  ...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon 1989...
• Re: WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 14:56:50 +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: 1986 Diesel Crew Cab Dropside Pickup (Transporter)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 04:28:18 EDT
  ...I think you will find the engine is the same as put in the diesel Rabbit/Golf/Jetta of the same period. Try finding...
• Re: diesel torque secs.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Nov 1996 05:59:37 +0000
  ...inside pan. > I am working on replacing my vannagon diesel with a jetta diesel engine. Good luck! Shawn & Janis Wright '88 Westy (336k) '85...
• Re[2]: diesel westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 10:39:59 -0500
  ...Don't email me! > > 1982 VOLKSWAGEN POPTOP VAN, 4-speed, DIESEL engine, > fridge, sink, bed, stereo cassette, xlnt condition > $2650 503-777-0698. Portland...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Mad and Ed
  Sat, 15 May 2004 17:51:02 -0700
  ...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an > exhaust > component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of > the > fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
• Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:53:47 -0800
  ...6 diesel. From what I can gather, the final drive combined with the 5th gear will reduce RPM's of the engine than an...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Alternatives
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 11:28:05 +0200
  ...For Golf/Jetta conversion you will need the Diesel bellhousing. It fits your tranny. Other parts like oil pan and exhaust system and engine...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:08:35 -0500
  ...vs. Diesel-again. This can allow engine oil to enter the intake track > and when the engine sucks it in the engine can go...
• Re: carbon cleanup
  Historical mailing list - Sandy/John Mac/Hopp
  Sat, 23 Dec 1995 09:38:29 -0700 (MST)
  ...run some diesel fuel or bardhal through the carb to get rid of carbon deposits. He says this is only for engines with over...
• Diesel head bolt torque, Cofap rings
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:16:11 -0700
  ...done after the engine cools down completely? 2) anyone have experience with Cofap rings? My diesel consigliere has a wabbit diesel with >200,000...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:13:34 -0600
  ...Diesel-again. > > This can allow engine oil to enter the intake track > > > and when the engine sucks it in the engine can go into...
• Re: 85 - 91 Vanagon -- 2wd drive performance in snow and ice.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 11:07:28 +1200
  ...This is a combination of the heavier diesel engine and extra diesel low-end torque. My RWD Skyline diesel was utterly hopeless, even frightening...
• Re: d24t volkswagen diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:31:47 -0700
  Hi, yes I am familiar somewhat with that engine. two volvo versions ( it's a truck VW inline six diesel btw ) volvo 240 .............non...
• Re: Advice on TD engine problem
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sun, 10 May 2015 06:54:21 -0500
  ...How much of the engine did the builder assemble? Is it at stock diesel vanagon engine angle? On May 9, 2015 2:42 PM...
• Re: Diesel verse gas?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 08:45:06 -0800
  ...bc.ca wrote: >Also, since a diesel will stay in tune MUCH longer than a gas engine, >it is more likely to remain in...
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Allan Kirk
  Wed, 28 Jul 2004 01:04:09 -0600
  ...Also, every diesel engine design has a different inherent tendency to smoke more or less. More modern designs have evolved in the direction of...
• FS: 82 Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 20:37:45 -0800
  ...Complete except for the engine and tranny. It is non-op registered in Calif as a diesel and would make a good candidate for...
• Re: more Q's on the TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 09:30:04 +0100
  ...diesel is also used for operation at low temperatures to prevent flaking of the diesel? I heard about diesels running on their engine oil...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC. Tips?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:36:03 -0700
  ...Other tips regarding obvious flaws at the diesel > engine are welcome too. I used to own a diesel Rabbit (swapped head) > so am somewhat...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:04:45 -0800
  ...It takes a lot of heat to ever get that oil to burn, > and if that engine is cold - look out. Diesels don't...
• Re: Starting problem
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Dec 2000 23:41:06 +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: super vs. regular?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Sep 1994 08:55:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...So, switch to Diesel (you may need some slight engine modifications for best performance) NuBus is coming home this afternoon. It has another engine...
• Diesel Oil in a vanagon - is it safe?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 08:20:36 -0700
  ...Is it safe to use Diesel oil in a gas engine? I have researched this online and the general data indicated that you cannot...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:50:48 -0400
  ...the engine is on fire. On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 6:36 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > Hey volks, > > My diesel Westy...
• Re: [Vwdiesel] New engine help 1.9NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 06:28:17 -0700
  ...Dana On 23 Aug 2003 at 18:15, Michael Snow wrote: > I spent all day today installing a new engine in my '82 diesel...
• Re: FS 82 Diesel Vanagon Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 22:37:34 -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...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel, work?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:06:18 -0600
  ...Lots of interesting contrasts here with a diesel engine as they change speeds not by increasing air/fuel quantity but rather by simply burning...
• WANTED:Diesel conversion parts
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 15:33:59 EST
  I have a friend who wants to convert his 87GL to diesel. He will need all the parts, bellhousing,oil pan, engine cradles,etc...
• Re: Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 15:45:30 EDT
  ...kdlewis@JUNO.COM writes: << What range of years did VW put diesel engines in Vanagons? >> I have a 1.6td in my 1989 Syncro...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Thu, 17 May 2007 10:09:10 -0700
  ...So Jim I few year ago we rented a diesel ford focus how long before you can shoe horn a 1.8/2.0...
• Re: LVC Friday Question - What is your favorite (preferably 4WD) diesel vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:43:18 -0800
  ...I > will be doing a diesel engine conversion on my syncro vanagon (and > probably SVO / bio diesel) and want the second vehicle t have...
• Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
  ...4-stroke bike engines are often 11:1 or more, and rev to 15000rpm or more. Twostroke diesel model-aircreft engines rev to the...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 14:39:26 -0800
  ...But then I haven't driven in LA yet. ;) My Dad's 81 diesel Rabbit was slow enough. However.... My daily driving is usually...
• Re: Proper Pronunciation
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 19:12:40 +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: A Friday Maintenance Story
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 4 Aug 2001 13:40:48 +1200
  ...SVX engine & Porsche G50 trans) RWD 87 Corolla 1.8 DX CE80 diesel sedan FWD 89 Corolla 1.8 DX CE96 diesel van/wagon...
• Re: 83 Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 16:26:32 -0400
  ...2 >diesel fuel straight or have ingredients that are downright harmful for >the engine or the fuel lines. Anyone use this Dr. Diesel stuff...