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• motor mounts & diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Rutledge
  Tue, 19 May 1998 10:24:43 -0400
  ...of the engine bay. this was done about three years ago and is still working great. to add to the diesel thread, i remember...
• Re: 27" BFG all terrain tires on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 15:13:48 -0500
  I had those BFGs on my 82 diesel, no problem. I went bigger, installed a set of used Goodyear Wrangler Radials, size 235/75R15...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:36:57 -0500
  ...at least 'quite often' they are. >diesel engines can do harm to themselves in ways that gasoline engines >can't ........like a bad injector...
• Re: 82 diesel with an 86 gas engine
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 30 May 1999 12:11:24 +0200
  ...or economical? I guess the person who converted the van from diesel to wbx in the first place, was probably an air cooled nut...
• PLEASE provide diesel archive info
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 19:22:29 -0600
  Months ago, I saw a very good article about pulling a diesel engine from a vanagon with sawhorses. A few days ago, I mentioned...
• Re: Brazil new buses. was Re: Buying a VW and picking it up at the factory in Germany:
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:07:27 -0500
  ...The base model comes with an air cooled engine and a diesel was also available, with an ugly-duct-taped-on- looking radiator on...
• Re: New Conversion Candidate?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 08:37:39 -0700
  Actually Duetz has been making aircooled diesels for years, and they are of exceptional quality. They are inline engines though, and although they made...
• Re: TD/TDI noise?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:50:06 -0500
  ...All cars should be diesel. My '96 Passat tdi was > remarkably quiet and vibration free. Awesome engines--just clean out the > intake manifold, or...
• Re: 82 Diesel seized up Help!
  Historical mailing list - tim vb-o'brien
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:25:12 -0800
  ...swap the diesel out for > a gas 2.0L golf engine or the equivelant, and get better performance and > reliability. > > chris
• need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jsnyder
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:06:07 -0500
  Hi My diesel Vanagon has never seen temps below about 30 degrees in California. Now that I am in Virginia, I will need to...
• Motor quieting material stuff thing
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 21:39:08 -0700
  ...But, without the sound proofing material, the engine is a bit loud. Yes, I have a diesel vanagon. Dunno if the soundproofing is the...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 06:36:58 -0800
  ...experience with these engines: Rabbits -- '80, '81 Dashers -- '80, '80, '81, '81 Vanagon (ASI) -- '82 Passat (TDI) -- '96 I love diesels, both big and...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:00:02 -0700
  ...On 9/2/2012 4:28 PM, Robert Keezer wrote: > I just spent an hour today weighing it all and the Diesel engine doesn...
• Re: Newbie/ Syncro Westie Diesel Conversion Questions
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 13:59:30 -0400
  ...One benefit to the Syncro TD tank / diesel bellhousing is that the starter is now much more accessible. The left engine support will need...
• Re: *&^%@#!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 Oct 1994 07:22:03 -0700 (PDT)
  ...and 300 on the highway -DC > Was a diesel, now has a 1800 8v digifant engine. The mileage is good, and surprising consistant, although...
• Re: I smell a rat...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Sep 2000 19:49:21 +1200
  ...engineless currently 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel
• Re: high milage
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:24:58 -0500
  ...1,138,000 and counting. '81 Diesel Rabbit 212000 '82 Diesel Caddy 294000 (rebuilt engine at 290k0 '84 Westy 117000 '87 Westy 158000 '90...
• biodiesel - New Zealand's answer
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:28:52 -0700
  ...http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3025504.stm Will Grebneff ditch his gas powered engine plans in favour of a diesel? Ewe...
• Re: Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 06:47:24 -0700
  ...our engine. We were going very slow and there was smoke coming out the back. I just said no it's a diesel. Good...
• Re: Know if someone has created an engine and transmission stand for the 1.9 / 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 Jul 2013 07:16:46 -0500
  ...same as the VW diesels and a Porsche 911. I bought an aircooled > stand to overhaul a 911 engine in once upon a time...
• Fw: Diesels in California?!
  Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 20:15:10 -0400
  ...it seems that the jetta with the gas engine is selling good > in the states, with the new models, but not the tdi ??? diesel...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:44:08 -0600
  ...Diesel > > With my 82 na 1.6 diesel Westy I get approx 30mpg all the time... slowly > but surely ! > > > -- > Alan Felder > Austin TX > 82...
• 1982 Vanagon Westfalia-no engine - $800 obo
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:21:20 -0500
  ...no engine - $800 obo This 1982 Volkswagon Vanagon westfalia conversion was originally equipped with a water cooled, fuel injected 1.6L diesel engine which...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 19:58:02 -0600
  ...wrote: > > > Hi all. > > > > This is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm > > replacing the bolts. > > > > Does each...
• Re: Replaced Diesel Engine with Honda Civic
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:29:18 -0700
  ...Hello fellow list people, > > My diesel in the new camper that I bought broke. In search for another >engine I found another Vanagon that...
• Question to a diesel expert... :o)
  Historical mailing list - Sylvain s
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 16:54:12 EDT
  ...Everything seems ok with my engine execpt oil consumption. It takes almost 1 quart every 300 miles. The compression is 450 psi on 2...
• Re: 82 diesel westy for sale, Redmond, OR
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:50:28 -0700
  Diesel expertise not needed. From the ad: "This van only needs an engine . . ." The van I purchased last year came out of eastern Oregon...
• Re: Diesels on NPR
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 13 May 2004 13:13:38 -0400
  ...this summer i will be building another inline engine van but this time using a diesel engine which i plan to run on biodiesel...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:38:25 -0800
  ...It is true that generally, 'diesel stuff' costs more than 'gasoline stuff.' It's just the nature of diesel engines, but it's not...
• Re: New on the group
  Historical mailing list - Manolo Rolan
  Thu, 14 Feb 2002 17:17:17 +0100
  ...The > waterboxer 5 speed would not compliment your diesel engine at all. It > would make you have no power at any speed (like you...
• diesel in CA public service bulletin
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:23:08 -0400
  ...Tim Gardner 860-712-7767 Tim G 82 Diesel Westy - For sale unless I find an engine 4000 - (2) 73 Opel GT's..Im...
• Re: Costco Tires? - KUMHO tires?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 18:56:43 +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: Rough Cost of Half Lilley -- copyright
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:14:44 +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: Transmission upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:38:16 -0400
  ...A turbo engine especially a turbo diesel should have no problem tearing up the air cooled tranny. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:51:41 -0700
  ...with the new diesel engine." Now, the manual transmission has what, a .77 or so 4th gear? And for diesels you want to go...
• 1.7 l diesel in '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 08:44:28 -0600
  Hi, I own a 89 Vanagon with 1,7 l Diesel engine, this is a very reliable and common version of a Vanagon in...
• Re: Rotary Motor
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 23:01:35 +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: YIKE! Lost 3 qts oil in 30 sec, messy eng. compartment...
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 21:24:23 -0400
  ...This could split and spray sideways to coat the right side of the engine area. Maynard '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" '93 EV GL "Klinger...
• Help with 1.9l Diesel Head
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:30:06 EDT
  I need the torque spec for a 1.9l Diesel engine that we are putting the head back on. It is a naturally aspirated...
• who has the i-4 swap? - me
  Historical mailing list - John \"Shaggy\" Donovan
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 18:16:47 EDT
  ...I'm converting a 1986 Vanagon Gl to a 1985 Golf 1.8 GX engine using parts from a 1982 Vanagon Diesel. price to...
• Subaru diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:06:36 +0000
  Just wondering if anyone is considering this for an engine swap and what people thought of the idea. Sent from my iPhone. Sorry for...
• ENGINE SWAPS
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 13:31:29 -0400
  DOES ANYBODY KNOW IF THE VR6 BLOCK HAS THE SAME BOLT PATTERN AS THE STANDARD VW 4CYL.? DAN SYR NY 82 DIESEL WESTY Daniel...
• which vanagon for intercity transport
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 17:16:56 +0100
  Please advise on the vanagon best for intercity transport- air/water cooled , or diesel. Please be specific with production year and engine displacement. Ifeanyi
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 23 Feb 2003 16:48:13 EST
  Remember the steel "brick" in the front bumper of the diesel Rabbits? Maybe you can start playing with counter balancing that resonance.? Jeff
• Re: A/C tranny in my na diesel!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Oct 2012 15:46:08 -0700
  ...I would invest > in the later-turbo diesel engine for the increased power and strength. The > pistons and crank are not the only differences...
• Re: It's official: Subaru to build diesel cars
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 17:49:20 -0400
  We'd love to, but the engine has to prove itself worthy first :) Jim At 01:48 PM 4/2/2006, Malcolm Stebbins wrote...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:44:45 -0700
  ...this means an 83 diesel 5 speed tans, and engine bars , will fall rightinto any 83 and later 2WD waterboxer vanagon..but the 5...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:32:31 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: >> This is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm >> replacing the bolts. >> >> Does each...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo....
  Historical mailing list - P. Fjeldstad
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:47:45 +0200
  ...26488 VW Caravelle Turbo diesel (European). > >> Last fall I had a timing belt failure, and had to change > >> engine ("everything" was broken..). > >: > >> I have...
• Re: buying/selling vans on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 10:39:31 -0400
  ...Like asking 8-9K for a stock 82 diesel Vanagon with the original engine. Who cares if it is rare, it is not worth...
• Re: WTB: aircooled tranny
  Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
  Tue, 15 Jan 2002 20:07:19 -0500
  ...aircooled tranny Brad, if you are thinking of the air cooled for your Diesel, I doubt that the stock engine will be able to...
• Re: Zetec
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 9 Feb 2009 11:11:20 -0800
  ...two big advantages of gasoline over turbo diesel, and also specifically with the Ford engine ...... the engine is under a lot less stress, compared...
• Re: blow-by to the limit ... what limits?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 30 Nov 94 08:34:08 CST
  ...now, with diesel fuel, this is not an explosion hazard, but it does cause what they call "fuel dilution". that is, the engine oil...
• Re: air cooled rear hatch ...
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 07:57:05 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The older, air-cooled and diesel engine lids are all steel, not plastic. Except for the sound deadener...
• anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 21:54:14 EST
  > > Hello, > Has anyone considered an anti-theft device for the diesel vanagons? > I mean, not an alarm, etc? What options are there for these...
• Do 930 CVs fit Porsche G50 trans?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 22:11:06 +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...
• Peter Russek Pocket Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:30:17 -0800
  ...round out your diesel Westy library with the Haynes manual for the Rabbit diesel. If I could somehow merge the Engine chapter from this...
• Re: alternator kicking in after first rev up.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 19:51:49 +0000
  ...to the diesel, since the engine doesnt >t need any electrical system >to run....gues not unless you have a diesel too ?? _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8...
• Re: 1985 Diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 09:11:19 -0400
  ...Diesels have the battery in the engine compartment. > > Re. recommendations/advice... if you are happy driving 50-55 MPH on the > interstate and watching...
• Re: Air-cooled, gas, diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:03:23 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Stephen Cebula wrote: > While we're on the subject of engine types, what about diesel vs...