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• WANTED north American right-front door lock
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 23:57:58 +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: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 10:23:53 -0700
  ...Still haven't changed the stock diesel transmission. Engine still going strong. The engine seems to enjoy running. Mind you this is only one...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 09:37:16 -0600
  ...premium prices. > > They are very well made, the engines are actually designed to be > diesels, not converted gasser blocks like a VW. If you...
• Re: red led in temperature gauge
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Sat, 6 Sep 1997 21:16:18 EDT
  ...degrees F) thermostat for winter. > Gary A Meek > Sherwood Park, Alberta > Canada > > 82 Vanagon, turbo-diesel > 83 Quantum, turbo-diesel > 83 Audi, turbo-diesel >
• Looking for Diesel Injection pump number from 1.9l
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:02:03 -0500
  ...Diesel Westfalia '1.6l NA stock, diesel beast 70 Type 1 1600cc 'Dual port no frills -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine...
• Re: SYNCRO AUX FUEL TANK
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 13:24:57 +0200
  ...But what choices we have, in accordance to the engines: -carburated boxers -injected boxers -Diesels -Turbo Diesels -one time update for gas engines? Helmut...
• Re: Swap update
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Mon, 11 May 1998 09:49:41 -0400
  ...With the stock diesel bellhousing on the tranny, the manifold/exhaust system David mentions may not clear the driver side engine mount. > > Another thing...
• Re: Engine cover, History
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:53:31 -0700
  ...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: any chance of finding a 5 speed transmission?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 28 May 2002 17:18:22 -0700
  ...Converting a 1982 4 speed diesel Vanagon to a 5 speed is somewhat complicated. The 5 speed tranny is longer and the engine is...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 22:05:14 -0700
  ...thoughts on a GAS Golf engine in a GAS vanagon? There always seems to be references to diesel conversions, and I'm getting confused...
• Re: Diesel oil filter on gas engine?
  Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
  Mon, 22 May 2000 01:04:03 -0400
  ...Baldwin also makes a high quality conventional type filter for the diesel - B114. I use the V2F on my diesel. On Sun, 21 May...
• Re: The best engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Rich
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:49:09 EDT
  ...a 1.6 diesel Vanagon, I see no reason for a slight increase (10-20%) with a more powerful engine and way better highway...
• Re: Boxer engines
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:19:30 +1200
  ...as used in >locomotives and diesel subs, now THAT is a "true" boxer! I believe that's what's called a double-acting engine.
• Looking for an oil pan
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 08:18:15 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for an oil pan for a Vanagon diesel engine. Anybody has one for sale. It's for a Jetta 97...
• Re: Diesel na is breathing coolant
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:37:25 -0500
  Antifreeze inside an engine is extremely corrosive. Especially to Diesels. Bearings goodbye. Big Diesel maintenance includes oil testing and one of the things they...
• Re: Comparison Shopping for Cars (Volkswagen & Toyota content)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:32:27 +1200
  ...and taxi owners (Bluebird 2.0 gas & diesel), Nissans lack long-term reliability...electrical faults, engine wear, transmission problems). Most Toyotas are rock-solid...
• Re: Biodiesel
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:56:42 -0600
  ...Beetle TDI - 48+ MPG > VW Diesels Can Run On Beans > > > March 21, 2005 > Volkswagen says its diesel engines can run on beans, soybeans that...
• Re: [Syncro] 83 Syncro Turbo Diesel Project- progress report, long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 09:58:26 -0700
  ...The 4 cylinder diesels that have PS and A/C need to > > mount at an angle that intrudes high above the engine lid. > > I...
• Re: Swap update
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 11 May 1998 20:39:54 -0700
  ...With the stock diesel >bellhousing on the tranny, the manifold/exhaust system David mentions >may not clear the driver side engine mount. I guess...
• vanagon engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - sam mccarthy
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:07:55 -0800
  ...Maybe even when you buy it! btw does anyone have a pair of diesel vanagon engine cradle bars? mine were bent in the wreck...
• Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:32:02 -0700
  ...diesel engine that > was in the Rabbit/Golf, so here is what I learned when changing the water > pump on my 81 Rabbit Diesel...
• Re: Diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 17:46:29 -0800
  ...Diesel....I was told by the PO that I needed to pull it out all the way...about 2 inches and let the engine...
• Re: My VanaJetta Conversion Passed Emissions!!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:45:06 -0800
  ...And diesel driver's have 'this thing' about idling their noisy engines. Fortunately that is become illegal in some places I think. I've...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Metal engine lids - what year?]
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 00:29:43 -0500
  ...Metal engine lids - what year?] > > > So, MIke what your saying is a diesel isn't prone to electrical fire's? > > Hmm---just saw a...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:50:22 -0800
  ...It is my opinion and experience that diesel engine conversions improved the resale value of a Vanagon. However, usually not to the level of...
• Re: Getting closer to the high idle problem
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 07:28:43 -0700
  ...Nate from the Diesel list suggested disconnecting the valve cover breather hose and this sounds like a good test to see if engine oil...
• Re: Tough driving(thin air)
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 17:56:49 -0700
  Now THAT is a good trick! Entity Gary Lee spoke thus: > Original message: > "When I drove my non-turbo diesel in Santa Fe (7200...
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 10:44:17 -0400
  ...Put up with it for the mileage, or put a different engine in it for power. Diesel engines are hammered with high compression, add...
• Re: How the heck to prime oil pump? (Vanagon D)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 16:13:03 -0500
  ...Cogent) writes: > Actually we were discussing the diesel (Subject:Vanagon D) which is a > whole > 'nother engine from the aircooled. > I believe Michael snow...
• Re: FW: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:50:15 -0500
  ...for a diesel running away, take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG1MnXkHhlM . RVC -- that 24 Hp engine would be much...
• Advice about breaking in Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Wed, 6 May 2015 13:21:33 -0400
  ...new 1.9l TD engine? I am very familiar with the waterboxer break in, but not so much the diesel. I know Ralph just...
• Re: Gas tank Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 10:11:39 -0400
  >On Sun, 26 Feb 95 19:06:08 CST MKJohnson said: >>Anyone ever adapted a larger diesel fuel tank or added an aux tank...
• wanted: 80's golf/jetta/quantum bentley
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:04:37 -0700
  I just picked up a 1.6L TD (turbo diesel) to replace the very ailing engine in my '82 non-westy diesel vanagon. What...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions ULSD availability
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Mon, 18 Dec 2006 11:08:55 -0500
  ...up with gas today and I noticed a sticker on the diesel pump next > to me. It indicated that it was ULSD and the...
• Re: Early Friday Post--don't open until September 6
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Sep 2013 18:06:45 -0700
  ...is Diesel Exhaust Fluid? Anxious to find out what my Diesel Westy is missing, Jim PS What a Vanagon conversion this Chevy engine would...
• Re: Automatic Transaxle w/ Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 09:24:43 -0700
  ...a suitable diesel engine in > a Vanagon w/ an > automatic transaxle? Are the final drive gears the > same as manual diesel > vanagons? > Thanks for...
• Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 3 May 2012 14:27:28 -0700
  ...you can research propane injection for turbo diesel engines all day long on the internet. I have not heard of propane injection for non...
• Re: Diesels
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Schreiner
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 15:49:04 -0400 (EDT)
  > >>I own a 81 >>Jetta Diesel with close to 400,000 miles on it and it still gets 45 >>m.p.g.'s Can...
• Re: window cable noise
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:46:59 +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...
• Listmom: Is the list receiving this?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:38:52 +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: jetta tranny to a diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 15:15:59 -0700
  Well I ain't no expert on diesel Westy's, but I put in my fair share of time under an 82 Scirrocco. That...
• Re: 1982 diesel vanagon water pump belt
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:40:25 -0700
  ...water pump belt on my 1982 diesel vanagon explode into > shreds. Can someone familiar with this engine explain how this belt is > installed and...
• Fwd: Westy 1.6L diesel oil leak
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:05:23 -0700
  ...1.6na diesel Westy has a bad oil leak. There is a lot of blow-by on the >180k mile engine and the crankcase...
• Re: Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 29 May 1996 08:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Corrado engine probably does better than that-- I can't imagine it having LESS torque than the original T4 or diesel, at any...
• Re: Diesel $$ RE: 88 GL - Failure to Start - but now it does!! Hip Hip Huzzah!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:28:16 -0400
  Yes, modern diesels probably can't get away with this. I will have to dig out that old instructions if only to see if...
• FS: Diesel parts for I4 conversion $750
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sun, 19 Mar 2000 23:42:44 -0700
  ...make that happen, from an '82 diesel Westy. Included is the engine cradle tubes with mounts, engine mount brackets, oil pan with pickup and...
• Re: Questions about Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 4 May 2003 20:50:07 -0600
  ...I have some pictures of the engine swap on: http://cs-www.cs.yale.edu/homes/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormountExpo.html http...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB tach for diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:50:05 -0500
  ...a Golf/Jetta diesel tach? I'm open to suggestions. <A HREF="http://www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/vw/engine/tachometer.html"> http...
• Re: Diesel Campers and a Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Sun, 20 Apr 2003 23:40:29 -0400
  ...Diesel Campers and a Door Handle > > > It is a regular vanagon tranny with a higher final drive ratio and a > different bellhousing. The engine...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 09:17:30 -0500
  The older, air-cooled and diesel engine lids are all steel, not plastic. Except for the sound deadener which looks like coir. When I...
• Re: EG 33 SVX motor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 19:45:58 +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: Spark Plug Failure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 11:13:06 +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: diesel engine lid
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:56:32 -0500
  ...2 Mar 2003, Bradley Flubacher wrote: > I have an engine lid for my '82 diesel vanagon that is coming apart. I > have two of...
• Re: Diesel pans, Reimo catalogs, Sami's rear-axle noise
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Jun 1995 02:35:58 -0700
  ...diesel Vanagon is considerably different from the equivalent part on a Rabbit. It has to do with the angle at which the engine is...
• Forgot to replace flywheel-to-crank bolts
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 18:30:02 -0800
  Howdy all (especially diesel folks)- Let's just say hypothetically I know this dumb idiot who, in the course of rebuilding his diesel engine...
• Re: Diesel Dumb Question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:22:49 +1200
  ...a diesel (or gas engine!) pumping too much fuel can suffer from excessive cylinder wear due to washdown of lubricating oil by the excess...
• Re: vanagon turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jaegersand
  Thu, 16 May 1996 00:57:27 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...and turbo waste-gate clear the engine mounting tubes? (Assuming you swapped it into a non turbo diesel) -- What did you do about the...
• Re: Question about Diesel Westies...
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 17:46:39 -0400
  If you are talking about using biodiesel in a diesel westy, there is no conversion required. Just fill er up! If you are talking...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:11:46 -0700
  Yes, the 83 diesel with 5 speed is a more practical vehicle but this isn't one of those. The 82 has various of...
• Re: prospective '82 diesel -good mechanicals, so-so body
  Historical mailing list - Vdub Guy
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:08:04 +0000
  > How about opinions on rebuilt engine with rusty body vs. older > engine and good body? Give me a good body and blown engine-WAY...