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• Re: HEV conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 22:43:32 +1200
  ...with Subaru EG33 engine etc) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla DX diesel 1.8 sedan 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla DX diesel 1.8 van 1989...
• 1.9l TD swap, Was: Re: VW I-4 Engine Blowout
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:43:15 -0500
  ...No engine hoist needed, just wood blocks. Drop engine. Raise van on blocks. Pull out engine. Installation is reverse. To build it as a...
• Re: Keep pouring oil in ...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 8 May 2007 07:52:01 -0700
  ...The engine you have in your > Vanagon is probably from a Golf or Jetta. The original engines in the > diesel Vanagon did not have...
• help, need link to engine swap pages
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 16:31:10 -0800
  ...long list of links to different engine swap pages. These were all personal type pages mostly with diesel to Gas conversions. I am looking...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] which wire goes to which coolant sensor? + parting out a bus
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 17:59:42 -0400
  On Fri, 30 Apr 2004, Matthew wrote: > So the new aaz engine i have has two coolant sensor. I > was only able to get...
• Inline conversion parts-four and five-cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 15:01:12 -0700
  I have a full set of 1982 Vanagon diesel parts needed to convert any waterboxer van to inline 4-cylinder gas or diesel engine...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - The Southards
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:47:43 -0500
  ...and block on the left side of the engine. Maynard OvO '79 '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" '93 EV GL "Klinger" '00 Golf GLS TDI...
• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:11:04 -0800
  ...Also the big diesels will be too heavy and produce really BAD understeer. And they cost more than twice what an SVX engine does...
• Re: need cold weather tips for diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:23:52 -0600
  Could the exhaust of the Aux Diesel Heater be rerouted to pre-warm the engine? ----- Original Message ----- From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Diesel injection pump setting
  Historical mailing list - Veedub
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 11:06:29 -0500
  ...Potter" > '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" > '82 Vanagon GL Diesel "Sluggo" > '93 EV GL "Klinger" > '00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo" > '84 Jetta GL TD "Donor...
• Re: [SABMAG] Diesel bike sets land speed records
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 19:52:45 -0400
  ...diesel projects that refineries are putting in right now are to reduce the > amount of sulfur in diesel fuel so that diesel engines can...
• Re: Mobil 1 Turbo Diesel Truck 5w40 in a Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 21:31:01 -0400
  ...As a heavy duty Diesel oil it may have more ash and zinc for acid control and and wear protection. These additives are know...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:57:12 -0800
  ...This diesel westy with this engine...............there is just no difference between 60 and 75 mph in it. It's always getting right into...
• Re: high oil temps
  Historical mailing list - John
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 22:35:49 -0500
  Ken Hunter wrote: > > I have an 82 diesel 1.9L westy with 3500miles on the new engine. I added a > VDO oil temp gauge...
• anybody interested in a 1983 diesel camper?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 21:06:32 -0500
  at a used car dealer in tuscaloosa, al 1983 vanagon diesel camper 67,000 miles on the odometer (riiiiiiiiiiiiiight!) not sure of the color...
• Re: Diesel Westy (needs new engine) on CL - Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 22:47:29 -0800
  ...though I'm currently leaning toward a Subie engine conversion. > > > And yes I tend to change my mind on *some* things. "Diesel, Gas I4...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:58:07 -0800
  83 diesel vanagon carrier bars perfectly match the waterboxer transmission fore-aft location. it will all bolt right up. if interested why/how ..... that...
• Re: Powering a 110V A/C
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:16:44 -0500
  ...Additionally, in my "slant" configured diesel engined westy, I can envision that the generator will fit -inside- my engine compartment where the battery presently...
• Re: V-belt failure & engine health
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 06:55:58 -0800
  Isn't the water pump on a water-cooled engine driven off a belt? If so, how would the engine get cooling if the...
• Re: NVC Re: VW gave diesel drivers what they wanted!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 2 Oct 2015 11:36:17 -0500
  ...It is not, and other diesel engines do it. mcneely ---- James <jk_eaton@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Scott, > > I did not 'Justify illegality' and I...
• 30mm vs. 40mm Hub on Diesel Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Sun, 28 Oct 2001 13:21:27 -0500
  ...82 Westy diesel (and I know it is not original), one from my '82 Passenger diesel (and I know the whole engine is not...
• Re: Diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 14:48:50 -0800
  ...Fred 1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel "Sammy" 1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 " The Beast" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael E. Pidcoe" <pidcoe@sprintmail.com...
• Re: User friendly fuels (was you fixed it..)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:19:15 -0500
  ...There is no such thing as luck when these things break on a > diesel given their high compression ratios. There's no such thing...
• Re: More Diesel Coolant questions
  Historical mailing list - mwsnow
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 21:16:01 +0300
  If memory serves, the '83 diesel uses the same "level tank" as the waterboxer vans. There should be two holes just below the license...
• Re: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 09 Feb 1997 03:14:12 +0200
  ...valve adjustments pretty often? My Diesel has now 150,000 km and I had no need for valve adjustments. I would not say any...
• Re: My Recent Tire Buying Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:30:54 +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: Third Tail light
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 23 Aug 2001 18:52:15 +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: Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 17:30:12 +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: speeding tickets?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:20:13 +1200
  ...with Subaru EG33 engine etc) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla DX diesel 1.8 sedan 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla DX diesel 1.8 van 1989...
• Re: vw vanagonoil spray
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 06:48:29 -0700
  ...pump on a rebuilt 1.6 diesel with 12k on it > forced me to replace the engine. I did so with a new VW...
• Re: diesel vanagon owners - i need your help
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 6 Mar 2017 23:52:15 -0500
  On Mon, 6 Mar 2017 21:22:16 -0500, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >could someone with a '83 down diesel vanagon send me a...
• Re: [Bulk] Re: Secret tune-up / service item on 1.9 waterboxer engines.
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:53:04 -0700
  ...The primarily diesel oils, like that one, are often placed in a separate spot in the store. Mark Mike Miller wrote: > Not easy to...
• Re: yet another VW-dealer-jerk story (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 19:36:02 +1200
  ...Powerglide 1984 Caravelle currently engineless 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1...
• Need diesel ring gear or flywheel
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hougard
  Tue, 26 Nov 2002 16:09:54 EST
  ...flywheel for my 82 diesel van. I have already flipped the ring gear once but now that the engine is out again I'm...
• Re: Engine rebuild/swap in an AT
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 May 2007 19:28:24 -0400
  ...A new, more modern engines may have some efficiency improvements but this is limited to 2-5% at best. Diesel may offer 20-30...
• Re: Question on 1.9 Vanagon conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 15:46:28 -0400
  ...You're welcome to flip through mine if you want to. /m -- Westy 1.9l Turbo Diesel Quantum 1.6l Turbo Diesel Martin Jagersand...
• Re: any words of wisdom for a virgin to the world of westy's?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 11 May 2010 10:15:55 -0700
  ...just upgrades, repairs, replacement." Not necessarily, I'm working on my first diesel Vanagon and just replaced the engine. The previous engine had been...
• Coolant Problems
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 17:51:37 EDT
  ...Detroit Diesel, which markets the same coolant under the name Power Cool Plus, says the product is safe for its engines. John Ruck, director...
• Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:43:48 -0700
  yeah, that is the same VW truck engine that the 740 Volvo TD uses. which is what Steve has pretty sure. if the engine...
• Re: Looking at 82 Westy Diesel: What is the Market
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 22:14:41 -0700
  ...Good luck, Bob Bellanca `81 Diesel Rabbit `82 Diesel Westy (soon to be 1.9L turbo, I hope) `84 Turbo Diesel Jetta
• Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 17:46:50 -0400
  ...you were driving a diesel. In short, a great engine. BUT, while I would whole-heartedly recommend this engine swap in a 2-wheel...
• AMS ecu upgrade??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 12:45:04 -0800
  I have a 82 diesel Westy with a 92 cabriolet engine swap. It has digifant I and AMS has a ECU upgrade. Any suggestions...
• Re: Why Do Late model Vanagon Engines Catch on Fire?
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 12:15:04 -0700
  Entity robertmstewart spoke thus: > What could be done to prevent it? Sell that nitro rod and get a diesel. --Gnarlie
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 00:03:43 EST
  ...I was also considering making up a unistrut cage to mount the engine from the '82 diesel frame supports in order to instrument some...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:53:23 -0600
  ...if you have a stock 82 diesel westy , 1.6 NA .. you can't really add a turbo to that engine .. you 'could' if...
• engine sounds like an diesel at idle
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Mon, 19 Mar 2018 02:12:08 +0000
  My 87 westy with 90k on an engine rebuild is either pinging or knocking at idle after it warms up.  It sound fine when...
• unsubstantiated rumour about wasserboxer engines
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:39:41 -0700
  ...manufactured" wasserboxer engines from VW of Canada. Anyone else (VW employees in the States?) heard this too? Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas...
• Re: How much oil?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 15:08:42 -0400
  ...Aircooled engines were 3.7 quarts (with filter), Water cooled were 4.7 quarts (with filter). Diesels were 4.2 quarts (with filter). Subtract...
• Re: vanagon Digest Huffer motor post
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 18 May 2007 14:18:38 -0700
  ...rear engined van...So that makes > it...whatever. ................................ > As for the diesel motors..I rode extensively in a friend's Canadian diesel > Westy before...
• Re: More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:19:27 -0700
  ...Back in 94 when I swapped a I4 gas engine into my diesel westy I had similar symptoms to what you seem to be...
• Re: TEXAS SMOG LAW ORDEAL (don't fear!)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 11:19:04 -0700
  ...The > oxygen sensors and other sensors in the system actually monitor your > emissions and if they are bad the "Check Engine" light comes > on...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Automatic?? Do they exist??
  Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 15:06:21 -0800
  Around 10 years ago I test drove a Vanagon Diesel automatic (the two-tone yellow) that was for sale in Pleasanton, CA. I even...
• Exhaust pipe for 89 Vanagon 1.7l Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:51:56 -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: Vanagon conversions
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:42:43 -0400
  ...the deck on an Golf engine is to install it upright. IF you can get a couple of diesel parts, you can install it...
• Re: Questions about Westfalia Campers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Sun, 4 May 2003 23:19:37 -0700
  ...have some pictures of the engine swap on: >http://cs-www.cs.yale.edu/homes/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/motormountExpo.html >http://cs...
• Trouble Fitting I-4 Engine Into '90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 24 Feb 2001 17:46:33 -0800
  I now have the I-4 engine bolted to the ACW transmission in my '90 Vanagon. I'm using the Vanagon diesel parts and...
• FS - 82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 21:06:25 -0500
  ...82 Diesel Vanagon. Stock 1.6 we'll-get-there-eventually diesel engine. Runs well, a little diesel smoke on cold start but fine...
• Re: I'm thinking about going to gas
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:58:42 -0700
  ...engine bay is quite different. > > or is the 82 gas been converted to water cooled? > > if your van is titled as a diesel you...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion input needed. (I think I've made my choice)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:42:35 -0700
  ...If you are mounting at 15 degrees, and using Diesel Vanagon engine cradle bars, the jetta type brackets don't relate in any way...
• Re: Synthetic oils in the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 2 Jun 2004 10:59:46 -0400
  ...For that matter, piston aircraft engines, car engines, and motorcycle engines all call for different oil formulations, as do diesel and gasoline engines. I...