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• Re: 1985 Diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:35:39 -0700
  ...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: Subaru was: 2.1l engine / Digifant Conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 13:45:23 EDT
  ...chose the Digifant engine and purposely stayed with the diesel trans, although I desperately tried to find an '83 diesel 5 speed. I remain...
• Re: Vanagon longevity
  Historical mailing list - jimkim
  Sun, 2 May 1999 08:14:23 -0700
  > > Jimkin, > Bought my '82 Westy diesel at 213k miles with a bad engine. Converted to > a gas Jetta engine and am still going strong...
• what parts do i need to do a 2.0 ABA conversion?
  Historical mailing list - shawn clark
  Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:58:03 -0700
  ...convert my 84 westy engine to a 2.0 ABA 1993-2003 engine. I know I need some diesel parts but does anyone have...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] 1.6na to 1.6t
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:55:44 -0700
  ...to attach the mount to the Jetta engine. I just installed a waterboxer tranny in my diesel Westy. I trimmed 13mm from the shaft...
• Re: LVC Does anyone know what years Diesel syncro VW LT's were made?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:41:17 -0700
  ...add on camper body - I think it's called the "Florida"), diesel engine, > and > syncro four wheel drive. Does anyone know what years I...
• Re: Fw: Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Nov 2013 17:21:45 -0500
  ...Subaru EJ20 Turbo Diesel - Payback There is more to the "payback" issue than just fuel economy, or the price of gas vs. diesel. Follow...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 May 2013 10:03:20 -0700
  ...VW motor into a Vanagon > using the diesel parts is probably about as easy an engine conversion as > you could ever find and it...
• Re: Timing belt replacement and valve timing in VW gas and Diesel engines
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:18:55 -0700
  Hi, leave gas engines out of the discussion as they used a keyed camshaft sprocket location system .. where the diesel it is a steep...
• Re: Crazy idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:04:15 -0500
  ...The gas tach gets > pulses from the ignition coil and diesels don't have ignition coils. The > diesel tachs from the Vanagon era use...
• Re: Compare & Contrast: Diesel Westy vs. 2.1 WBX Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 16:11:51 -0400
  ...TDI engine prices will come down slowly, and SWMBO is Swiss, so I might be able to pick an engine up over there cheaply...
• Re: tdi
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 15:59:15 +1200
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 1986 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE80 diesel sedan 1989 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX CE96 diesel van 1989 Toyota Corona 2...
• Re: Oil light/buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 23:39:51 -0700
  Steve, You just described the symptoms of my 84 turbo diesel Jetta. I went round and round with it for quite some time (replaced...
• Re: Need a new head...
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 21:32:52 -0400
  ...I have an 82 diesel > vanagon and the engine head is cracked. I'm trying to find one around here > but it's not...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:27:29 -0500
  ...I have done this 3 times on gas trannys, and once on the diesel. On the diesel, I had to unscrew the retaining ring...
• oil pans on diesel vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 07:40:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The oilpan needs to fit a 1.6L diesel engine. Thanks. Oh, if you've run against this problem before, and fixed it without...
• Re: Radio
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:24:26 -0600
  ...I spent the weekend helping to put a subaru engine in a list members Vanagon. It was a lot of fun! I will let...
• Re: Oregon Double Cab Orange in seattle this weekend???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 21:43:03 -0500
  On Mon, 2 Feb 2004, Derrek Wittmann wrote: > The diesel engine had tin that covers it completely is that custom? If you mean a...
• Re: antifreeze from diesel engine block
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:12:24 -0400
  ...David Brodbeck, N8SRE '86 Volvo 240DL wagon '82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel
• Looking to borrow / buy Vanagon 50 degree Diesel oil pan
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:16:18 -0700
  ...This involves fabricating a custom oil pan and oil sump pickup tube for the ALH engine as the old Vanagon Diesel parts do not...
• Re: Question on 1.9 TD conversion
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:31:00 -0500
  "Scott Daniel - Turbovans" <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> said: > absolutely. > Are you thinking a 50 degree installation ala diesel vanagon style, > or a more upright installation...
• Re: 1985 Diesel vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Phil Cappellini
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:28:10 -0700
  ...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: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:49:05 +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: Transmission Options
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 22:37:17 +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: Mood Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 12:43:16 +1200
  ...SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel (extaxi) 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel wagon 1989...
• Re: Diesel head bolt torque, Cofap rings
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 12:17:49 -0700
  On 24 Oct 2001 at 11:57, Shawn Wright wrote: > > 2) anyone have experience with Cofap rings? My diesel consigliere has a > > wabbit diesel...
• Re: How to start a diesel engine after 5 years inactive
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 14 May 2001 07:39:31 -0400
  At 10:25 PM 5/13/01 -0700, Henry Jackson wrote: >I have a possibility to get a Vanagon camper diesel that has been...
• Re: Are there Emission Compliance Stickers in US Diesel vans?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:39:41 -0700
  ...a diesel but makes no mention on compliance. In this case all the samples I looked at were turbodiesels. Sticker under the engine lid...
• more Vanagon related eBay auctions for $1
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 29 May 2006 21:03:42 -0700
  ...Volkswagen Vanagon driver side Diesel engine mount - Item number: 8070576639 Volkswagen Vanagon 86-92 Digifant 022D ECU computer - Item number: 8070577756 Volkswagen Vanagon 83...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Wed, 12 May 2004 19:37:35 -0400
  ...These calcs are based on >petrol-diesel and not biodiesel, which would have substantially less >emissions. If VW equips their US bound TDI's...
• Re: Diesel Water Pump Belt
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:13:21 -0500
  ...parts? Is there any Vanagon > diesel specific brackets or Alternator? Which accessory belt is closer > to the engine? > > Also, I getting ready to change...
• Missed it by 1 hour.....
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 22 May 2015 19:36:52 -0700
  ... an early year Diesel Vanagon Westy $1400 Cnd. Located at automotive shop. Owner said engine was very smoky engine, needed work. Body was ok...
• Re: Febi Diesel Vanagon Oil Pump Quality?
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:08:04 -1000
  ...9 diesel ...NA and TD ..as in 1Y and AAZ. >> >> plus some gas engines... >> my 1.8 16 valve jetta gas engine has them...
• metal vanagon engine cover for sale..fits all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 May 2012 13:38:23 -0400
  ...metal engine cover for sale. this fits ALL vanagons and westys '80-'91. . these were used on early aircooled vanagons and diesel vanagons before...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 4 May 2002 20:05:40 -0700
  ...Robert 1982 Westfalia (formerly Diesel) ----- Original Message ----- Wrom: LKBRNVWWCU Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 7:08 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: diesel...
• Re: The real story about the invention of the WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:08:09 +0100
  Hi Neil Agreed - VW used the diesel-I4 in the Vanagon. At the same time VW had plenty of good gasoline I4 engines - using...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Nov 2016 18:23:05 -0800
  ...2.0 engine oil pan bolt spec is significantly higher >> than Vanagon 1.6 NA diesel but I think both engines use aluminum front...
• Re: Subaru Boxer Diesel Available
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:12:07 -0400
  ...I am diesel curious but just don't have much experience other than replacing the head gasket on my wife's old rabbit diesel...
• Re: Diesel Westy: How slow?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 18 Nov 1996 20:18:54 -0500
  ...I also had a 1982 van and the diesel seems to be as fast as that. It will pass over 55, about 65 tops...
• Re: Possible aaz/ turbo diesel source?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:25:26 -0700
  ...stock cat sometimes. , for those conversions in vanagons ) 80's era diesel engines are generally, very, very polluting. Like what comes out the tailpipe...
• Re: Keep pouring oil in ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 May 2007 07:43:40 -0500
  ...The engine you have in > your > Vanagon is probably from a Golf or Jetta. The original engines in the > diesel Vanagon did not have...
• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 17:23:24 -0800
  ...Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution > > > > I have posted a couple of pictures of two > different OEM diesel > Vanagon > > Expansion Tank/Hose set ups. See...
• Swap Update 3
  Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
  Mon, 18 May 1998 21:30:25 EDT
  ...My Dad is worried that the restrictive Diesel manifold could actually damage the engine. We are thinking of grinding some of the mount and...
• My new camper!!!
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 13:25:14 PDT
  ...This does have the original diesel TDI engine installed. It is a 1982 model. I am noticing no great amount of power and fuel...
• My new camper!!!
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 13:24:58 PDT
  ...This does have the original diesel TDI engine installed. It is a 1982 model. I am noticing no great amount of power and fuel...
• Re: Xenon headlight bulbs... any opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 20:30:04 +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: NVC Looking at an 86 Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:44:39 -0500
  ...8v engines are dependable, diesels are good, a turbo diesel is great, eco diesels have less hp and a 16v gli is a little...
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 22:35:56 -0500
  ...the '86 up 5cyl turbo engine is the most ideal engine for the > conversion...(NO ITS NOT A DIESEL - the 5cyl diesel was given...
• engine choices
  Historical mailing list - Al Brase
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:32:38 -0500
  ...want to upgrade the engine on eventually. I >have read about several different options, including the VW turbo >diesel, 4 cylinder from an Audi...
• Re: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 12 May 2004 19:34:09 -0500
  ...not addressed > by > switching from mineral diesel fuels to vegetable diesels. The new > TDIs are > amazing engineering feats to be sure--and I think...
• Re: Diesel engine wont start
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 10:29:59 -0700
  ...There=92s plenty of power.The engine is a 1.6 turbo diesel. I = was then wondering if you could have any idea of...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 13:30:18 -0700
  ...The inline-four was common in Europe in Diesel and gas configurations, and in South Africa. The notion that the inline 4 engine adds...
• Re: Some minor transmission related work
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 27 May 2017 11:10:02 -0700
  ...mount bracket) to accommodate the stock diesel mount bracket position on a pair of '82 diesel engine bars. Given your recent forays into these...
• Re: Coasties with Vanagons? was- LVC: OPOC engine
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:55:09 -0600
  ...Coast Guard cutters (the big white ones) have their 2 main >> "diesel" engines running JP5 fuel thru Fairbanks Morse 12 cyl with 2 >> pistons...
• Re: TDI or diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 12:37:37 -0700
  ...Mike On 9/20/02 12:19 PM, "Dana Showers" <dshowers@CPDS.NET> wrote: > Has anyone replaced their gas Westy engine with a diesel...
• Re: 5 speed vanagon transmission
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 2 May 1998 13:04:17 -0600
  ...with my stock 2.1 engine without > modification? > Jim, Five speeds were used in Syncros and a few diesels. I believe both were of...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:13:42 +1300
  ...Holden V6 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel 1989 CT170 Toyota Corona Select 2.0 diesel
• 82 diesel partsmobile for sale....in SC
  Historical mailing list - Tarheel
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 18:13:11 -0500
  ...You would want this for the drivetrain...all is still in the car...transmission, engine, all diesel related components, etc. There is a hole...
• Re: Is it an 81 or 85???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 18:28:51 +1200
  ...one, after he got rid of the air-cooled >engine. UNLESS it's a diesel... Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand fax...
• Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 20:48:09 -0700
  ...problem is my diesel is not endowed with the bottom sheet metal so the heat shield between the muffler and engine vibrates hideously. I...