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• Re: Question about TDI Jetta Problem
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 12 Dec 2002 22:36:10 -0500
  Ken, The TDI does still have a timing belt, which drives the fuel pump, camshaft, and water pump. The fuel pump is really an...
• AW: TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kraewinkel
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 15:24:48 +0200
  ...TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon > > I was reading about VWs TDI engine (the new one that apparently has never > made it...
• Why I am installing a TDI engine...
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 21:10:40 -0500
  Dear List, I have created a quickie website explaining, in spreadsheet form, the reasons why a TDI makes so much sense for my Van...
• Re: LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:20:22 -0400
  ...LVC - TDI metal shavings in fuel system Stephen, It's a known issue over on the TDIClub (http://tdiclub.com) for all of the...
• Re: Faintly Van related/TDI
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 17:29:33 -0700
  ...Faintly Van related/TDI > > >> Listees, >> >> I just picked up a new TDI Jetta. Plan is to have an accident, buy it > back >> from the...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:21:20 -0400
  We purchased a 2004 Jetta TDI wagon this August summer - 162,000 miles Very good condition. Needed tires - Bridgestone Ecotopia LLR Minor maintenance repairs...
• Re: Big bore diesels in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 01:02:36 EDT
  How about one of those 2.5L TDI units out of an Audi, or wait fr one of the new V10 TDI units for...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:51:52 -0400
  ...But contact Scott Foss in Port Angeles, WA ScottDaniel@turbovans.com and Michael Sullivan http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI/ http://groups.yahoo...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:54:26 -0400
  ...this engine could technically produce gas!!! Although a good filtration systems would be required, or it could be a stink'n TDI alternative!
• TD/TDI noise?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:28:30 -0800
  All, Will any body with any experience with a syncro TD or TDI conversion give me an idea of how noisy it is/was...
• Re: Photo of Fast Forward's prototype Vanagon ALH [TDI] Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:44:32 -0400
  ...Do you have initial mpg fuel consumption estimates from your prototype? Is the engine angle such that stock TDI oil pan/pump can be...
• Re: Vanagon Starter
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:03:23 -0700
  I've got Karl's adapter and a TDI (Bosch # SR0409X) bolted up to my 91 Multivan's suby ej25 engine and highly recommend...
• TDI conundrum: need Syncro DIESEL fuel filler part#
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 10 Apr 1999 20:57:33 -0400
  Dear List, In my quest to convert my van to a TDI, it appears that Diesel fuel fillers are larger in diameter than their...
• Re: TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:17:15 -0700
  Yes, TDI is certainly possible. We assist people with this all the time. Take a look at http://www.fastforward.ca for kit pricing...
• Re: AW: TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:31:43 +0100
  ...TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon >> >> I was reading about VWs TDI engine (the new one that apparently has never >> made it...
• Re: Diesels in California?!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:25:04 +0200
  Jim & Melody wrote: > ----- Original Message ----- > all parts for tdis are made in germany and > only the jetta tdi and gas are > > assemble in mexico...
• TDI six anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 19:24:51 +1200
  For those who want to fit a TDI V6, go to www.shubert-fahrzeugtechnik.de/sites-bus-t3-tdi6.html ...and drool. Andrew Grebneff...
• Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 07:33:35 -0300
  ...Already been converted to a TDi. Minor dent and a little seam rust. http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?utm_medium=email...
• Re: Inter-coolers?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 17:24:19 +0200
  Intercoolers are available for the Golf 1.6L TD and for the TDI engines. Does one check the Passat TDI engine in US? Intercoolers...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative - TDI ROCKS!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:24:32 -0800
  Right on David! My TDI has 165K miles on it and is just getting warmed up! Chris S. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo...
• TDI redline?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 12:38:20 -0400
  Dear List, What is the "redline" of the VW 1.9L TDI? 5000rpm? 5200rpm? I need this information in order to estimate whether or...
• Re: 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 13 May 2004 07:35:27 -0500
  ...The drawback of converting to TDI vs. TIICO is that you will have to change or regear the transmission to get the most out...
• TDI Conversion guy in San Diego
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:44:51 -0800
  Vanaroneies, I was emailing with someone who told me about a guy in San Diego who did TDI conversions. I can't find the...
• 1997 TDI Turbo Diesel for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Robinson
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 10:54:29 -0800
  For Sale 1997 TDI motor complete. Will sell engine only or Engine trans and everthing to install. Engine running and in good condition. E...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Power and Economy - global efficiency Q?
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 22:52:50 -0400
  ...In your 2 ton Westy you can probably achieve 20-25mpg with a clean burning modern I4 gasoline engine, or 35mpg with a TDI...
• Re: cheap EV camper
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:50:08 -0700
  ...Is the wiring adaptation similar in complexity to the early 1.9 TDI? (AHU? ) On 8/8/12, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote: > I...
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 06:48:53 -0500 (EST)
  David, Regarding the lower power output on the TDI.... Remember ALL of the T4 engines, gas & diesel, have lower horsepower outputs than the passenger...
• Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 11 May 1999 16:57:10 +0200
  ...I believe at least VW of Argentine makes TDI 5-cyls fro the T4 (Eurovan) transporters. In addition, the Golf and Jetta TDIs come...
• Re: TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 11:21:03 -0700
  ...Torque is where the TDI has a *BIG* advantage. There is only a few FT/Lb less torque on the TDI as there is...
• TDI gearing changes?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Wed, 14 Oct 1998 17:54:13 -0400
  Dear List, If I install a 1.9L TDI in my Syncro it seems as if I will have to reduce the final drive...
• Re: More Conversion motor rap.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:21:54 -0400
  ...A decent TDI conversion can be done for under $10K if you know what you're doing. Just like any conversion. And I mean...
• Re: Source for VNT turbocharger, as used on Euro TDi 115HP?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Tue, 11 Apr 2000 06:34:27 -0400
  ...This the very popular "one turn of the screw" mod. _________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 85GL...
• Re: Beetle TDI motor
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  Sun, 15 Mar 1998 01:15:43 -0800
  ...stated: >Reading the "new Beetle" specs, I noticed that the TDI is >90HP and a whopping 140ft/lb torque... This would seem to be...
• Re: Australian Transporter TDI!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 18 May 1999 02:49:15 +0200
  Per Lindgren wrote: > Donald Woolard wrote: > > > Can anyone tell me where I could find specs on the TDI that would power > > this van? It...
• TDI Starter info was:Bosch "premium" rebuilt starter appears to be built from non-Bosch parts!?!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 3 Jul 2017 16:32:07 -0400
  ...I’m more interested in best long term quality then lowest price on the TDI starter. But If Karl is using this that speaks...
• Re: TDI conversion...
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:52:29 -0700
  I would suggest looking at Freds TDI swap forum for details, but I'm pretty sure that even just adapting the various mount points...
• Re: VW V-6 diesel in Volvos? (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 15:18:35 -0400
  ...They sounded just like my Passat TDI from outside, and the TDI badge was the same size and font as VW's. Maybe there...
• Re: [TDI-conversion] Fast Forward's "undercover" TDI project for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 01:13:51 +1200
  ...I am building an ALH TDI with the larger turbo from >the V6 Audi, some genuine Bosch R-TDI nozzles plus some custom software...
• Re: TDI mileage, TDI EV, Samba II
  Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:32:36 -0400
  ...Henry > On Wed, 12 Aug 1998, Henry Luhrs wrote: > > > VW does make a TDI EV in Europe and uses a 5 cylinder TDI engine...
• Re: Torque Curves for Key Vanagon Swap Candidates
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 16:13:39 -0400
  ...2.1 Stock Wasserboxer, stock gearing - 15-17 mpg - tough going 65mph up some interstate hills - max "flat" speed 80mph? 1.9 TDI w...
• TDI availability in the USA (info from European Car mag)
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 19:01:01 -0700
  Folks, I love my '97 Passat TDI. This 90bhp diesel engine makes a mid-size car surprisingly perky & gives 44mpg in mixed driving (800...
• Re: TDI into vanagon.. subie into Vanagon... how about TDI into subie?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:34:07 +1200
  ...But the milage >at 22mpg SUCKS! > >Since we can put a TDI into a vanagon, and a Subaru >into a vanagon... can we put...
• Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
  Historical mailing list - DaBomb
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:58:52 -0800
  ...http://www.turbovans.com On this guy's home page is a '98 Jetta TDI engine for Vanagons. He does Engine Conversions for Vanagons...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 28 Jan 2003 15:42:53 -0500
  does the TDI block have all of the same mounting holes cast in as vw's earlier inline engines? hence can one bolt the...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:01:05 -0500
  A 1.9 TDI mounted at 50 degrees. Dana 85 Westy with 235k miles on original 1.9 01 New Beetle TDI -----Original Message...
• Re: re diesel injection pumps
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 18:12:01 -0600
  ...Number three is already installed in your new TDI block. Notice how a TDI head combustion chamber looks much more like a gasoline engine...
• Re: [VW-TDI] HELP - I keep going into limp home mode (00575)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 21:22:48 -0700
  ...VW-TDI@yahoogroups.com; Mailing List - Vanagon; Mailing list - Turbovans; TDI-conversion@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [VW-TDI] HELP - I keep going into limp...
• Re: Beetle TDI test drive (almost no vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:35:51 -0700
  I got my Jetta TDI for $500 over dealer invoice. Probably go for a premium now days. Mike On 8/25/04 8:32...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 00:10:53 -0400
  ...I know we have some TDI powered buses on the list. >> >> I am taking delivery a 2003 Jetta TDI SportWagen next Tuesday. It has...
• slightVC: TDI vs hybrid (was: Re: TDI conversion thoughts)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:38:05 -0400
  ...a new Prius will cost much more in maintenance than a TDI converted vanagon, while giving relatively the same fuel economy (you cannnot truly...
• Re: For the dreamers ... TDI emissions
  Historical mailing list - swadt
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 12:08:31 -0500
  Paul Henderson wrote: > > > A properly tuned TDI motor should not smoke and is very clean, emissions- > > wise. It's real appeal (to me, anyway...
• FS '90 Wolfsburg Carat TDI
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:10:24 -0400
  I have listed my son's '90 Wolfsburg Carat with a TDI diesel engine on TheSambe for sale. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
• Re: slightVC: TDI vs hybrid (was: Re: TDI conversion thoughts)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:33:59 +0000
  never see the inside of a dealer--hard to say that about Vanagons with a straight face. No, not really. No VW dealers will...
• Re: FS: '90 wolfsburg Syncro TDI
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:15:33 -0500
  ...But this syncro has a TDI conversion from a reputable shop ($20K right there), rebuilt transaxle with gear ratios more suited to the TDI...
• Re: 10 1.9l TDi's available!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 23 Mar 1999 18:19:30 -0500
  Dear List, I just located a 1997 TDI Jetta here in Massachusetts last weekend. They wanted $2000 for the TDI engine, turbo, intercooler, ecu...
• Re: 1.9 TDI engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 13 May 2004 08:46:19 -0700
  ...1.9 TDI engine conversion > I have heard of the 1.9L Turbo Diesel engines being used in the vanagon > but have never found...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 13:53:06 +0000
  ...About 40% of that cost is a one-time investment in the > adapter plate; once you have it, the TDI starter can be replaced...
• Re: TDI In a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:22:25 -0400
  ...Just kidding Jorge On Wed, 23 Jul 2003, Andrew Grebneff wrote: > >Now, everyone is asking, why didn't you put a TDI in the...
• Re: FOR SALE: '82 Vanagon w/'98 Jetta TDI Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 31 Aug 2005 10:07:45 -0500
  ...from > three > different designs instead of just using the dang electronic TDI pump > and ECU > that VW made just for that purpose. Presumably it...
• 1996 Passat TDI FS/Engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 09:49:18 -0500
  Saw an ad in this weeks car buyers paper for a 1996 Passat TDI for sale, without a motor. With all the talk about...