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• Re: Keep pouring oil in ... Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Mon, 7 May 2007 09:46:23 -0700
  ...the engine mounted dipstick won't be accurate because of the extreme angle of the engine. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan" <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET...
• Diesel + Gas = Explosion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 14:38:41 -0500
  Dan wrote me a note: > I've always wondered if you >could run a gas engine with a bit of diesel in it, I...
• Re: Swap update
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 8 May 1998 23:37:16 -0700
  ...I am about to install a jh engine and plan to keep the diesel exhaust stuff on that as well, mainly for the sake...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:57:53 -0500
  ...has an engine. > > Mark > > Al Knoll wrote: > >> Other than the "W" gears that drive the odometer, what is different >> about the "Diesel" speedometer? The...
• Re: VW V-6 diesel in Volvos? (no Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 18 Aug 2000 12:47:17 -0600
  ...Can anyone > > verify that, and tell what models the engine was available in? Thanks! > > A VW-V6-Diesel in a Volvo is new to...
• Re: $$$Brake Job$$
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Dec 2000 23:04:34 +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: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 11:03:20 -0500
  ...It has >>> >>> >a > > >>>diesel engine? Is this possible? >>> >>> >>No. >>I get 39 MPG and they call me a liar. If got 65 MPG I...
• Vanagon diesel engine transplants
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:11:39 EST
  ...I have an > opportunity to pick up an 82 Westy (nee' Diesel) > with a Scirocco motor > stuffed in. Any ideas about the pros and...
• Re: Formalize hybrid name?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 05:59:11 -0700
  what about Vanagon 2.2RS even if you don't have the r-spec engine --- Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> wrote...
• Re: Butt marks on door jamb
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:17:25 +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: Bumped Off?
  Historical mailing list - t
  Thu, 21 Dec 2000 23:43:31 -0800
  ...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: [F] Flying pigs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 14:21:58 +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: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 21:50:42 -0500
  ...California law (smog) Unless it's a diesel engine, since diesels, last I knew, were smog exempt in CA. :) > > >What i find bit crasy...
• Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:43:24 -0700
  ...They >only seem to >care that the engine is diesel. I know of several AAZ's legally changed over >plus a Pumpe Duese too. >
• Re: Has anyone put a turbodiesel system in a gas inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 13:06:28 +1200
  ...turbos are fairly popular here on Nissan's old LD28 diesel six. This engine was never turboed as standard, but is a slightly-modified...
• Re: engines and trannys for sale
  Historical mailing list - Captain Meno
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 11:37:37 -0800
  ...engine, complete, had recent head job fits 83.5-'85 vanagon. > > 4spd manual trans- '80-'83 aircooled vanagon...also works well w/ the > diesel...
• Re: [T2] Wow--150hp engine (snicker snicker)
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 19:22:19 -0800
  ...steamer trunk" engine, as opposed to the suitcase engine. >Maybe he has two 914 engines in there!!! > Daniel Snow '82 Vanagon Diesel '78 Puch...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:36:36 -0800
  ...diesel. 'usually' you can show on paper that the 'payback' or break even periods on many investments - solar for the house, SVX engine conversion...
• Re: Friday: Pair of LTs in my driveway
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 11 May 2013 08:34:08 -0400
  ...of how those two engines fit differently into a Vanagon ? > > the AHU is the very last diesel VW engine with the original block archetitture...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 20:41:52 -0500
  ...the engineer guy in West Virginia whose crew uncovered this VW > > > problem also found a precedent in the late '90s with big diesel trucks...
• Re: Oil Filters-Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:39:53 -0600
  ...They're heavy, with thick cans, which I think is important on VW > >diesels. I once saw a VW diesel peg out a 100...
• SDM07- many engine conversions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 9 May 2007 08:09:59 -0700
  ...I tried to count up the different engines that had been installed to replace the original 2.1 waterboxer. Here is a list so...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 13 Nov 2013 15:17:46 -0800
  Fuel economy is not/should not be the main reason for running a diesel. there are other good reasons for sure. it's more...
• How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
  ...Adjust jacks so engine rests on the creeper. 7. Undo the bolts holding the engine carrier to the frame. On a Diesel these are...
• Diesel Oil pan needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 11:25:10 -0400
  Hi Volks, Are there any list vendors who will sell a replacement for the vanagon diesel oil pan. Mine suffered some damage during my...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:57:43 -0700
  ...Volks, > > When I was collecting parts for my engine conversion I lucked upon an > NOS diesel oil pan, and snapped it up. Unfortunately, it...
• Beige TD Westy @ Mystic Beach today?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 8 May 2005 19:54:42 -0700
  Saw a very nice beige '85-ish Westy with dual round headlights and a turbo diesel at the Mystic Beach (West coast of Vancouver...
• Re: California law (smog)
  Historical mailing list - W Peabody
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:33:26 -0800
  Unless it's a diesel engine, since diesels, last I knew, were smog exempt in CA. :) > > >What i find bit crasy about that is...
• Re: Bio-diesel in VW's
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Mark Shankland
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 20:46:24 -0700
  ...off and clean out your system with your diesel tank it congeals when the engine cools-- the soy biodiesel I'm buying is rated...
• Re: Jetta tranny to Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 17:59:54 -0800
  ...It should be different because the gas engine can rev higher that the diesel engine. Would it be the torque converter that would make...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:44:40 -0400
  ...diesel upgrade if you have a stock 82 diesel westy , 1.6 NA .. you can't really add a turbo to that engine .. you...
• Re: 83 and newer diesel carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 17 Jul 2020 18:41:10 +0000
  ...83 and newer diesel carrier bars 'Shot', how? You might also consider FAS's new mounting system that is said to work very well...
• Vanagon Diesel oil pan drain plug needed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:05:54 -0400
  Hi Volks, When I was collecting parts for my engine conversion I lucked upon an NOS diesel oil pan, and snapped it up. Unfortunately...
• Re: Automotive purity? GERMAN JUNK?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 20:43:22 -0500
  ...Maybe someone needs to find a Suebaroo List to post to. > a briggs and stratton go cart engine would be a step up. b...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 12:37:30 EDT
  ...thought > it might be helpful for working on my diesel Vanagon since the engines are > basically the same. > I was (slightly) wrong on the...
• Re: Unexplored engine swap possibility?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:41:02 -0700
  ...the Toyota 2L-T engine as a > possible swap for the Vanagon. > It's a 2.4L turbo diesel (indirect injection, i > believe) that...
• Re: replacing accelerator cable on 82 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 13:58:43 -0400
  ...Good luck, Maynard Southard (OvO) '79 '86 Double Cab Diesel "Col. Potter" '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" '82 Vanagon GL Diesel "Sluggo" '93 EV GL...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 18:41:01 -0800
  ...Surely there is not one other 48 hp van or car from the 80's besides the 1.6 NA diesel vanagon, or diesel...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 18:49:49 -0800
  ...I have been reading about them quite a bit over the past year. > >To answer your question, any diesel engine can run on vegetable...
• Engine swaps-prefer to keep VW
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 13 Mar 1998 08:01:27 -0500
  ...I'd rather see the swap use a VW engine and not require a year of trial and error re-engineering. So, anybody tried...
• Re: Diesel Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 28 Nov 2000 10:20:07 -0800
  ...Later, I added a second dipstick that is a replacement part for a later model diesel Vanagon (I don't know what year). If...
• Re: Vanagon alternative fuel (long but lots of good links)
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 21:20:43 -0500
  ...To answer your question, any diesel engine can run on vegetable oils. One would wonder why, if that is the case, why it isn...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] RAB Progress Report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 16:23:54 -0500
  ...I would really consider the 2.2 Subaru > engine! > Fred > 1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel "Sammy" > 1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 " The Beast"
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 21:57:13 -0700
  Yes, the diesel Vanagon disc & PP are 215mm, as opposed to 228mm for the WBX, and 200mm for the Golf/Jetta diesels. Sounds like...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Cnvert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 16:25:41 -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...
• diesel engine not start when cold but great once warm
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:39:10 -0700
  Dear all diesel know hows ... i have a 1.6 Turbo Diesel OEM 1989 Vanagon in the morning or after a 2-3 hours...
• Re: Wheel Spacers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 13 Sep 2001 22:39:15 +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: Need 1.6L diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 19:30:14 -0400
  > Hi folks -- > I need an engine to replace the one in my 'other' van, it seems > to have compression problems and has 250K on...
• Re: auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 22:12:27 -0500
  ...I used the diesel parts. The engine is an 88 Audi 1.8 and runs on CIS. I am getting ready to upgrade to...
• Re: '82 Diesel features and price
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:36:17 -0500
  ...I have an 82 diesel Vanagon that I am putting a 91 Jetta 1.6 turbo engine in and also swapping the tranny out...
• Re: oil burning on new engine
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 03:58:10 -0500
  ...The only Diesel engines with >>which I have any familiarity are Cumins, which have a very low oil >>consumption and regularly achieve service lives...
• Re: BioDiesel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Taberski
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 00:18:52 -0500
  ...in pre-combustion chamber engines (pre-TDI VW engines) in no more than about 20% veg-oil/ 80% diesel blend. Any more and you...
• Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 09:48:02 -0700
  ...Plus, there are many 'performance' upgrade paths with the Diesel (even gas conversion) and plenty of 'veggie oil' kits that makes this engine, the...
• Re: low fuel pressure and lean engine
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 5 Jul 2004 15:24:16 -0600
  ...diesel). > > I can't imagine why you would make such a suggestion, as it certainly is no > help to anyone with a gasoline engine...
• Re: how to keep your vw alive
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Thu, 2 May 2002 08:00:55 -0500
  ...I believe the 1.6 diesel engines used in Rabbits and Vanagons are similar as well. The Muir book is great for general and...
• TDI, TD and 2.0L conversions
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 19:31:45 -0700
  ...TD engines there is a potential fuel tank/starter conflict in Syncros, since the engine is usually mounted on a slant using Diesel Vanagon...
• Larger mahle oil filter for inlinr
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 2014 19:17:37 -0700
  Can anyone tell me the part number for the larger diameter filter (diesel?) To go on my inline engine? Sent from Yahoo Mail on...
• RE: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 19:10:01 -0700 (PDT)
  While cruising the VW dealers on the WEB, there was one in Canada, which listed the Eurovan with a 2.5 diesel engine. Hope...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Coolant Hoses Available
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:59:25 -0700
  ...gosh, a total $456 to replace all of the hoses in the engine compartment?! Do I hear the value of my aircooled going up?
• Re: engine transplants in diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dar Crammond
  Mon, 10 Jan 2000 10:20:41 EST
  My apologies to the list for asking about this when a full blown discussion on the topic already exists. See "To waterboxer or not...