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• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 20:53:01 -0500
  ...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: Air/wasser swap
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:22:50 -0400
  ...The cooling and FI are better engineered than the 1.9L equivalents. The diesel vanagon used a different rad than the later models but...
• Friday Frozen bolts? Anyone tried this? L or N VC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:05:06 -0800
  I recently purchased a retired step van from the USPS with a Ch**vy 6.2 diesel engine. I don't have much mechanical...
• Re: Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:10:17 -0800
  ...I love the idea of making your Thing into Diesel, but that's whole engine conversion, you may not be up to that Hardest...
• Re: [Syncro] Turbo for 8v I4
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 09:59:23 EST
  ...If you are thinking of using a diesel turbo on a gas engine, aside from A/R ratio, size and other factors, there may...
• Re: Wanted 1.6 diesel parts
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 20:54:11 -0700
  ...exahust) I have now a bell housing for diesel, and jetta 91, 1.8 engine. In my plan of convertion I want get out...
• Re: diesel parts needed!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 20:29:36 -0800
  ...diesel parts needed! I am still looking for diesel parts to do my conversion any help i would appreciate Darrel 86 golf engine looking...
• FS 1983 Vanagon Camper - Diesel
  Historical mailing list - adam f grove
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 20:26:12 -0700
  ...1983 VW Vanagon Camper Diesel 1.6l Engine Camper conversion by ASI $3500 OBO Located in Seattle area (Shoreline) No rust, no body damage...
• Re: Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:17:43 -0700
  ...Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well.... Here, here, Diesels are just fine . . . in Florida. On 6/5/08, Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@comcast.net...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:32:54 -0600
  ...ive also heard the turbo diesel 5cyls were mechanical nightmares. (the 5cyl diesels i have seen in junkyards have half the engine in the...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:42:29 -0600
  ...untrue ... > oh well what ever -- Well, a diesel will get better milage (kilometerage?) than a gas engine of similar size in the same type...
• Need help getting parts from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 22:57:03 -0500
  ...Any suggestions? _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 82 Diesel Westy (with blown engine) + Quantum TD engine...
• Re: Diesel oil leaks, Was: Rabbit List?
  Historical mailing list - charlie, wood/frankdog, art.
  Mon, 10 Mar 97 19:45:42 -0700
  ...I've replace the valve cover and pan >> gaskets, to no avail. > >The diesel engine in your Rabbit is nearly identical to the >one...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 22:36:07 -0400
  Yep, but using Diesel bellhousing means using diesel mounts, flywheel, clutch, oil pan and pickup tube. All pricey items unless you pick up a...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Denmiester
  Wed, 13 Dec 2006 20:36:20 -0500
  ...Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions > Good points and pointer Karl, and thanks for offer. > > I'm going to check the North Van Mohawk station...
• Re: Do you want a 1.9TD or a TDI??
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 09:20:33 -0500
  ...He now >specializes in working on VW diesels. > I'm looking for feedback on which engines are of most interest to list >members so...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:12:04 -0800
  Dear Vanagonitered Had a diesel for a number of years OEM California Model ( often refered to incorrectly as a joker) with a factory 5...
• VW I-4 Engine Blowout (this is the last one I promise)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 12:36:27 EST
  I have a really nice source for brand new factory VW inline 4 cylinder motors that go into Jettas, Golfs, or Diesel Vanagons. All...
• Re: air vanagon vs water vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:23:27 -0500
  ...Hence, is the heating ok on diesel? Diesels have excellent heat. They run a hotter (90C) thermostat than the wasserboxers to keep smoke down...
• Re: Swap a Mazda Diesel in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 14:57:53 -0400
  ...all this leads me to what the Bostig guys have already done > so well! Zetec! There actually is (or was) a diesel engine that...
• Re: Need Diesel engine or westy fs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:00:38 -0600
  ...Tim, My diesel was like that when I bought it. Bad oil cooler, as Ken said. Take it off and test it for leaks...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:00:56 -0700
  >If that engine will fit under the deck and uses the same mounting system currently available, >I will have one in ASAP! you gonna...
• Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ron Johnson
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 06:40:41 +0000
  ...http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/03/07/geneva-motor-show-subaru-diesel-boxer-engine/ Is this assembly going to be too tall for a...
• Diesel starter for Kennedy adapter
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:02:30 -0400
  I'm just about to order an adapter from Kennedy Engineering, and I'm wondering about a starter. They offer a high torque unit...
• How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sun, 16 Sep 2007 17:25:08 -0700
  ...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: Introduction and knocking problem on a 82 Diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 23:15:21 -0400
  ...I wanted > a > diesel for the reliability of the engine and the fuel economy. I > wanted > a water cool for the heat this winter...
• Westy brainteaser answer (Limbo campout.)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 19 Jul 1999 17:02:22 -0400
  ...The first question was to compare the two Diesel engine types - direct (DI) and indirect (IDI) injection. A Diesel, as opposed to a gas...
• WTB: rear engine carriers from 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:17:26 EST
  Self-explanatory. Please pmail me of you can help. BenT
• Re: discount VANAGON parts new!! check this out!!! (f)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:49 +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...
• Mechanical TDI update, plus brand-new diesel conversion kits available!
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Dec 2001 02:07:56 -0500
  ...This conversion mounts the engine in the 'upright' attitude rather than the diesel Vanagon lay-over attitude, for better balance and less vibration. The...
• 2WD Diesel mounts in a Syncro... will it work?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 21:09:42 -0800
  ...will it work? Hey, Here is a question for a fellow that sells engine conversions! I have a bunch of 2WD T3 Diesel mounting...
• Re: Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:03 -0500
  ...Geneve 2007 debut of Subaru Diesel Turbo Is it just me, or does that skeleton vehicle look like the engine is in the back...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:32:42 -0700
  Hi, Matt in Idaho just posted that he has a whole AHU tdi engine , ecu, harness .. etc. .. a pretty complete package, for sale. Sounds...
• Re: why would anyone want a diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:41:45 -0800
  ...not the Diesel's fault. > diesel engines can do harm to themselvses in ways that gasoline engines > can't ........like a bad injector causing...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 18:23:38 +0000
  ...pressuers a diesel generates. But I have to naively ask, because such an engine would probably easily fit under the vanagon engine lid plus...
• Re: extended idling with a diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:36:07 -0900
  ...I always used a Pringle's can to press the pedal to the floor with my old 1.6NA engine, but the turbo diesel...
• Subaru problems
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 20:05:36 +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: Friday NVC: European Union switch to diesel not working so well
  Historical mailing list - James
  Sat, 21 Jun 2014 22:45:32 -0400
  ...diesel fleet with clean diesel vehicles. > > > > In the US since 2007 we've been doing better with low sulfur diesel fuel, > clean engine design...
• Re: Vanagon Re Power...with VW motor..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:22:48 -0800
  ...By >>the way, the diesel Vanagon engines were rated at 48 hp. >> >>Mark >>82 diesel Westy >>83 diesel passenger >>83 diesel stretch >> >> >>Don Hanson...
• Re: Mexican Busses
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 01 Mar 1996 08:28:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...If people are replacing the Diesel >> engines with gas, why didn't VW do this in the first place? Is the >> rear cargo deck...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 14:07:17 -0600
  ...Running veggie oil in a gasoline engine? I'm think that because diesels don't have catalytic converters last I checked. Thought veggie oil...
• Re: 82 vanagon tdi?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 25 Feb 2004 13:18:54 -0500
  ...ERic coffin jessup wrote: >Hey all, > >I have an 82 vanagon that was origionally a diesel, well someone threw a 1.8 golf engine...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:26:09 -0700
  ...The Diesel parts can be hard to find. > >What makes the Diesel style nice is it keeps the engine below the lid. > >The Diesel...
• Re: Advice about black oil on back of diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - James
  Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:10:09 -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: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 20:03:24 +1200
  >what about the "new" v-8 diesel that's in the 2001 >c****/f***/d**** pick-ups? Why not a Japanese turbo truck engine...
• Re: "snorkel" air intakes on '86-91 vans..anyone added one to a 80-85 van?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:42:38 -0800
  ...my diesel. (Diesels have a similar snorkel setup, but in the left rear > pillar instead of the right one.) Now, a gas engine has...
• Diesel engine conversion questions, ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 07:17:45 -0800
  Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel should be the main petro diesel you can get by now. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-low_sulfur_diesel...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 1 Aug 2004 14:41:56 -0700
  The cheapest and most expedient path is to replace the bad engine with a rebuilt of the same type. Why do you think otherwise...
• diesel vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 16:35:59 -0700
  i have some parts leftover from my diesel conversion for sale: *engine mounts 1982. (tubular bars. Not sure if i have the cast aluminum...
• Re: Looking to borrow / buy Vanagon 50 degree Diesel oil pan
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 7 Sep 2006 09:31:05 -0400
  ...This involves fabricating a custom > oil pan and oil sump pickup tube for the ALH engine as the > old Vanagon Diesel parts do not...
• Quantum TD head and manifolds on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 18:30:21 -0400
  ...columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 82 Diesel Westy (with blown engine) + Quantum TD engine 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 95 Cat...
• Re: Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:53:44 -0600
  ...Be REAL CAREFUL about very rusted looking AAZ engines. 1.9 NA starts at 1,700 .. though ....most diesel engines I see these days...
• Re: Auto trans interchangablibilty
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:03:45 -0800
  ...We were discussing diesel engines and he quoted the diesel engine used in the early 80s VWs, the company who made them, he even...
• Re: LVC Friday Question - What is your favorite (preferably 4WD) diesel vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 09:21:18 -0900
  ...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: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:40:03 -0700
  The turbo engines burn much cleaner if the owner doesn't fool too much with the fuel settings. Driving at elevation the older diesels...
• Re: Diesel Engine on eBay - Funny Paintjob
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 19:06:00 -0600
  ...Jim On Feb 4, 2004, at 6:41 PM, Jeffrey Schwaia wrote: > I was wandering around eBay and noticed this "remanufactured" diesel > Vanagon > engine...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:07:45 -0500
  > I'll never understand what it is diesel people have against ECU's. > They'll build a highly idiosyncratic hybrid engine out of parts...
• Re: Diesel Westie/AC
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:22:32 -0700
  ...made? >Thanks >James Berry >HOT, HOT central Alabama My 82 diesel westy engine had a sticker on it proclaiming that "this vehicle is not...
• Re: Any Diesel Camper Vans FS around San Fransisco Area..?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 24 Oct 2000 19:05:50 -0700
  ...Believe it has a blown engine and the guy had been asking $2500 a couple of years ago. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Delasalle...
• Need a new head...
  Historical mailing list - Alexandre Lemieux
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:19:03 GMT
  ...I have an 82 diesel vanagon and the engine head is cracked. I'm trying to find one around here but it's not...