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• Re: Vendor reputation
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 26 Jun 2014 20:06:34 -0500
  Thought I seen a post a while back about a fellow selling parts for a diesel engine bars and bellhousing Velma 82 1.9L...
• Re: VW Caravelle C, Turbo Diesel... info on turbo....
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 11:25:06 -0500
  > I have got a \26488 VW Caravelle Turbo diesel (European). > Last fall I had a timing belt failure, and had to change > engine ("everything...
• Diesel Engine Sale! (TD and TDI)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 19:00:28 EDT
  I wanted to announce a sale on the complete Turbo Diesel 1.9l engines and the 1.9l TDI engines that I have advertised...
• Re: Need diesel Vanagon advice/help (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 18:51:18 -0800
  ...When I got it, > it had a bum engine and we took the engine out of an 82 diesel Rabbit. > The rabbit belonged to...
• Re: Diesel heater question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:14:28 -0500
  I'm not sure about the vanagon diesel but the golf/jetta diesel uses a thermostat with a rubber sealing ring around the valve...
• Re: was Still lousy gas mileage now TDI conversions
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 3 May 2012 06:48:06 -0400
  ...This penalty for diesel may grow slightly higher in the winter. But diesel engines are at least 30% more efficient than gas and frequently...
• Re: diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:16:19 -0600
  ...Welcome to the world of late model diesel technology. Due to the emissions controls the recommended oils are low zinc/phosphorous etc. For any...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sat, 15 May 2004 16:58:53 -0700
  ...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an exhaust component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of the fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
• Re: Diesel vs Gas Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:16 -0500
  ...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: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 15 May 2013 13:13:19 -0700
  ...Turns out it was a diesel, and it was overheating. I'd never really seen a diesel Vanagon engine bay up close before ( seriously...
• Diesel tips for new owner
  Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 23:11:36 -0500
  ...additives should I consider? Does the diesel require the same special coolant as the aluminum-headed WBX engine? The PO is a VW enthusiast...
• Re: diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 30 Jul 2002 12:24:28 -0600
  ...Emissions testing is very > > different for gas and diesel engines, so you can't simply "go get > > tested" with a diesel when your title...
• Re: 82 diesel westy for sale, Redmond, OR
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:38:15 -0700
  ...On 04/25/2013 05:50 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Diesel expertise not needed. From the ad: "This van only needs an engine . > . ." The...
• Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 14:27:16 +0200
  Pad over engine, I did a mistranslation, OK. The deck lid from my '80 is steel and the lid from my fathers '89 2...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:16:10 -0500
  ...Thanks again, mcneely > > ---- mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > > Martin has a VW diesel engine, which is an inline overhead cam engine. > > It uses...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - robert feller
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 18:59:31 -0500
  ...AM, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote: > Running diesel in a gas engine wrecks it thoroughly. > > Someone trampling your daisies again Andrew? :) > > On...
• Re: diesel engine not start when cold but great once warm
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 13:19:17 -0400
  ...engine rebuild. Some easier/cheaper things to check: 1. Are all glowplugs good? Just one bad/weak glowplug can make the VW Diesel much...
• Re: End of Diesel Vanagon Saga
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:30:35 -0800
  ...I looked around and you know it > is difficult to find a known good diesel rabbit engine today. There > just aren't a lot...
• Diesel to Gasoline Conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:19:20 -0700
  ...If a 1982 Westy has been converted from diesel to gasoline (1.8L engine taken from a 1987 VW Jetta - the water cooled, fuel...
• Re: [DIESEL] Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 07:18:04 -0800
  ...air-cooled Vanagon and diesel Vanagon tranny side by side > at: > > http://volksweb.relitech.com/vanagon.htm > > The Rabbit engine bolts right to the...
• 1.9l Head torqueing. Was: 1.9l TD swap
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 23 May 1999 20:12:36 -0400
  Following the recent discussion on 1.9l Diesel swaps I'd like to add a note to those assembling their 1.9l TD engines...
• Re: Tiico into Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 08:47:28 +0000
  ...the Tiico engine > mounting position. > > Mark > (who actually owns 4 running inline engined Vanagons with a waterboxer > tranny, diesel DZ, diesel DM, and air...
• Re: How to do a head reseal on a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 17 Sep 2007 14:44:17 -0700
  ...overall ...a stock diesel vanagon with 1.6NA is WAY up the scale of a poorly made, over-stressed engine, often with a poor...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:10:51 -0800
  > Torque sells cars and engine conversions, but really torque is what is > needed to get our Vanagons going, so a Diesel engine is what...
• Re: LTB: A westy or vanagon in GOOD CONDITION
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 23:51:19 +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...
• Diesel Vanagon for sale
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 17:42:15 -0800
  ...The engine is from a turbo diesel Quantum but using the stock Vanagon intake and exhaust without a turbo. Starts easily and runs good...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 10:07:45 -0800
  ...yes I've got new perches for the trailing arms!) This diesel I'll be viewing might prove to be a better daily driver...
• Call for I4 conversion owners survey
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 07:45:55 -0800
  ...list members who have done any type of I4 (gas or diesel) engine conversions. If you could take the time to answer: 1. kit...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 25 May 2004 07:05:58 -0400
  ...While driving my 82 diesel vanagon, antifreeze started pouring out of the crankcase. The leak is coming from one of the three sealed ports...
• Re: vanagon highroof camper 5speed turbo diesel on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:21 -0600
  ...The eco-diesel lacked the aneroid device, but had all the other features of the TD engine. > Essentially a turbocharger added onto an NA...
• FW: Trucking Companies/Vanagon Content
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 22:35:59 -0400
  ...Trucking Companies/Vanagon Content > > > I last week purchased a new 1.9 TD engine and along with the purchase > > paid for shipping. The engine...
• Re: oil drain AHU diesel
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Thu, 3 Jul 2014 09:00:57 -0700
  My previous van was a diesel, an upgraded 1.9TD that used the stock 1.6NA oil pan. I bought a re-engineered drain...
• Engine fire NOT extinguished by 10A5BC extinguisher!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 17:43:20 -0400
  On a kayaking trip recently we tried to help out a guy with an engine fire. We stopped just after he had pulled over...
• Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Lubricant Capacities/Lubricant Type
  August 31, 1990
  ...Use 'API SERVICE CC or CD' for Diesel engines. Note: Refer to Owner's Manual for oil grade/climate requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Manual Transmission: Air-Cooled...
• Re: diesel rebuild every 50K miles?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:16:12 -0500
  While there are many Diesel die hard fans that claim 200k miles and 30 mpg, those really are exceptions. Yes possible but not the...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 23 Jan 2009 23:33:00 -0800
  ...I just think the margins are thin on diesel engines........critical timing belt, interference engine..... injection pump that can leak or need rebuilding ...........engine...
• Re: Insanity on our roads WAS: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 00:08:47 -0500
  ...I still can not believe how that 2.5L is an amazing engine... > BRAVO Subaru! > > I hate those diesel engine! get a gas powered...
• Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 18:53:12 -0800
  ...be a diesel Unimog soon.... > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > Dealing with engines "out of the box" the 2.0L Audi or Golf engine would > be > > a...
• Re: Mayor of Paris wants to ban cars made before 1997
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:11:03 -0500
  ...Not only do they get to pay more for Diesel fuel they get to buy that Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at about $7 gallon...
• Re: VW
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 18:17:02 -0400
  ...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: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:09:51 -0600
  I have, in addition to my diesel westy NA, a 91 EcoDiesel turbo Jetta. It is an interesting car because the engine runs so...
• Re: My new purchase...'82 diesel Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:31:37 -0500
  ...wrote: > > >>Tom Carrington failed to note why he doesn't really want to > >>*drive* his new Diesel Westy to Washington: the coolant is > >>apparently...
• Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:57:31 +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...
• Wiper squeak, doorhinges etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 21:54:59 +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...
• Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 31 May 2004 23:38:58 -0400
  ...Freeway entrances should be long enough for even a loaded semi (which has a far lower power/weight ratio than even a diesel Vanagon...
• Question RE installing late radiator into 83 diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:03:45 -0500
  As part of my diesel westy TD conversion, I have already mounted the compressor in the car with the engine. I found a Behr...
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 06:27:26 -0800
  ...With the diesel > bellhousing one can get here, the starter resides on top of the bellhousing. > Looking in my van, there are about two...
• Regarding '81 Diesel errant temperature and thermostats.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 14:38:42 -0400
  ...4000rpm, which with the diesel vanagon gearing corresponds to about 60-65mph. The result would be a drop in engine temp when one goes...
• Yikes, Crosswired Battery!
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 17:22:06 -0400
  ...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: Those dreaded 9 words...
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 09:00:55 -0800
  ...Because of more stringent sulfur emission standards here, no new diesel cars have been allowed allowed to be sold in California for some five...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:19:39 -0700
  ...If you can make the >> muffler mounts part of the engine mounts, as VW did for the diesel, or >> mount them to the engine...
• Re: westy question
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 21:27:21 -0700
  ...I have a 1982 diesel vanagon camper. About three years ago the engine blew, and I had a new VW Passat diesel put in...
• Re: Parts for conversion to inline VW engine
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:58:42 -0800
  ...On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > Local seller is selling parts from an 82 diesel...
• Re: Eurovan Timing Belt
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:52:56 -0400
  ...Bentley only indicates a change at 60k for the Diesel engine (mum on the gas 5 cyl). Besides mileage, you may want to consider...
• Re: Oil for AAZ engines
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:35:37 -0400
  Use Rotella T6, 5W40 - the little turbo needs the added temperature protection of a full synthetic diesel oil. One can normally find the stuff...
• Re: Tonke-T6 camper van article link The future of Diesel for small vehicles-it's Friday.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:25:39 -0500
  With the current state of direct fuel injection and gearing now available the advantage for Diesel is dropping. Of course now that the price...
• Re: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 23:24:00 -0700
  ...I was chatting > Diesels with a co-worker would been looking up engine swaps on heaps. One > of my favorite engines for a while...
• Re: Phrydae Question: Who drives a TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Lee
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 13:12:50 -0400
  ...When I had to fill with Dinosaur Diesel, engine got noisier. And engine fuel leakage increases (common to older MB TDs. Look where one...
• Re: TDI or diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:26:38 -0700
  ...TDI or diesel engine replacement > > > Overland offers this conversion. The one I saw looked really clean but > it was their demo van. > > Mike > > On...
• Re: Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 18:27:10 -0700
  ...Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well.... > > > > Here, here, Diesels are just fine . . . in Florida. > > On 6/5/08, Stuart MacMillan <macgroup@comcast.net...