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• engine mounts and sorbothane
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 11:30:54 +0000
  Gary Stearns recently posted a message about using sorbothane in the engine mounts of his TiiCo conversion. For those interested in this material have...
• "sparkplug" compressors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 Feb 2003 10:34:14 -0800
  ...pumps up the tire, not air/gas form the engine. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http://members...
• Vanagon Turbo Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:58:49 -0800
  Can anyone comment on this engine conversion? It's not a TDI, but a 1.9L TD. What kind of power, torque and MPG...
• Re: curious ebay vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:33 -0700
  ...with > the new diesel engine." > > Now, the manual transmission has what, a .77 or so 4th gear? And for diesels > you want to go...
• More Fuel Pump Weirdness - Has Mercury gone retrograde again?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Sloan
  Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:27:07 -0700
  ...It was originally a diesel, but was converted to a US 1987 1.8 L Jetta engine about 60,000 miles ago. So she...
• Re: Easiest Platform to Convert to I-4 FROM?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 09:14:49 -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...
• Re: My 1991 Vanagon Carat is getting a new life
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:13:48 -0700
  ...The Green Car company (www.greencarco.com) in Kirkland > Washington is taking my Vanagon and giving it a Diesel engine that runs on > Bio...
• Re: Vanagon conversion with previa engine
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:55:05 +1300
  ...How can the gas engine be at 75�? There's no room for it in that position. The diesel lies flat (so there's...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 23:38:03 -0500
  ...Vw engines will fit, if you use the Diesel parts, just like the tiico does. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro...
• Re: Coke vs Pepsi was Inside a Subi engine EJ22
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:46:53 -0400
  ...for my diesel adapter plate. The guy on the phone tried to convince me to buy the Suby kit since it would have "more...
• Re: Bad Gas Saga Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:40:04 -0400
  ...I wondered about bugs when he mentioned the smell, but I thought they only liked diesel. The diesel bugs, btw, that I sucked out...
• Re: Bigger brake master-cylinders?
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:24:13 -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: Diesels on NPR this morning
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 15 May 2004 13:04:29 -0400
  ...Diesel cycle engines produce CO2 as an exhaust > component in approximately the same quantity per stroke regardless of the > fuel source D1,D2, McDooDoo...
• Diesel Swap info request (update)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:40:52 -0400
  Uh, I meant to say, I don't mind the *15 degree *mounting* *since I don't think the modded engine cover will be...
• Re: After Market Vanagon Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:06:39 -0800
  ...Sunroof DV with freshly rebuilt 1.6 diesel engine, with a few upgrades on the engine. For sale, thse van is. Scott www.turbovans...
• Re: Draining Fluid From the Fuel Filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 18:37:00 -0400
  ...and this is a more general diesel question, why do diesels make more noise than conventional gasoline engines? That�s probably a stupid question...
• Re: Yes! It's working great! All-time best MPG..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:24:40 -0700
  I get 45mpg in my diesel Golf, but I would not put the engine into a Vanagon, I think it would be too slow...
• Re: cold start problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 30 May 2000 06:33:37 -0700
  ...finally start (and doing a lot of diesel smoke!) can somebody help me? note that it's a diesel engine from a 92 golf
• Re: how much tranny lube do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 1 May 2002 15:05:03 -0400
  Air Cooled 4 sp. - 2.9L (3.2 qt.) Water Cooled 4 sp. - 2.5L (2.8 qt.) Diesel 4 sp. - 2.5L (2...
• Some Oettinger Six info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 14:22:07 +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: repost- guy wants to buy
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  19 Jul 1995 12:37:41 -0700
  ...It's an '82 Diesel Vanagon w/ 208k miles, no rust. Engine looks relatively clean, no oil leaks, good tires and breaks, tight steering...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:59:37 -0500
  ...clamp-removal-tool http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Images/VwExhaustClapTool1.jpg http://www.4crawler.com/Diesel/CheapTricks/Images/VwExhaustClapTool.jpg and some real...
• Offered: 1.6l Vanagon diesel drain plug...
  Historical mailing list - Marco
  Thu, 24 Jul 2014 11:06:41 -0700
  ...the drain plug from my old 1.6 diesel oil pan. I bought a re-engineered one from Greaseworks and put this one away...
• Re: '82 Diesel Westy to 1.9L TDI
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Aug 1996 00:46:01 -0400
  ...my 82 diesel to a TDI. Anybody out there done anything >similar? I've got a source for the new engine. I'm thinking...
• Instrument Cluster Question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 19:10:00 -0500 (CDT)
  I have an instrument cluster problem that has plagued me since I put the gas engine in my diesel vanagon a year ago. To...
• Re: Diesel Mounts Needed to BORROW!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 1997 13:19:25 -0800
  > Listees, > > I need to BORROW the 2 aluminum mounts from a Diesel Vanagon. Anybody > that's got these mounts and will let me borrow...
• NVC:FS '83 diesel Mercedes 300 CD
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 10:34:02 -0700
  "BTW, anybody interested in a 1983 diesel Mercedes 300CD, re-built engine, new paint? Original owner; never seen a drunk or smoker. I'll...
• Re: vanagon, 83 watercooled diesel
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 23:49:35 -0800
  Yes, it's a pretty decent engine...but it should never have been installed in these bricks. At just 52HP, it can't be...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:41:06 -0400
  ...some for a slow vehicle. > > Diesel vanagon owners can be frugal to a fault so make sure the engine > stuff is really ALL there...
• Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 11:41:04 -0700 (MST)
  ...covers the engine and completes the lower > > >bed in my Camper. Any suggestions? > > > > Try to get a pad from a Diesel where available. They...
• Re: 1980 Vanagon L
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 24 May 2004 23:34:45 -0400
  ...All AC engines where burned up early. All water cooled engines, have out lasted my needed for the vehicle. Have seen this with many...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: Metal engine lids - what year?]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 18 Nov 2001 21:03:54 -0800
  Even with my diesels, I noticed no increase in the noise level when I switched to the plastic engine lid. The compelling advantage to...
• Re: Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 08:57:16 -0400
  I have posted two pictures on Yahoo Groups Vanagon Spare List showing the Carrier Mounts for the '82 and '86 Diesels. Try http://photos...
• Re: resolved, was: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 12:54:53 -0800
  ...not be certain what engine type is was built for. 321 919 064M = 4 cyl gas 321 919 064N = diesel 321 919 064P = 5...
• Re: I'm kinda new around here...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 22:42:45 +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...
• Fw: Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 10:06:19 +0200
  ...back :-) But the problem with low power is not in the engine compartment but between the front seat and steeringwheel on most cars today...
• Re: testing a regulator
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 21 Jul 2007 08:12:05 -0700
  My Bentley manual has a electrical diagram for 82-83 diesel. It could be the same for the 80 diesel in terms of the...
• Re: Mystery Accessory Get Rich$$$! <F>
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 18:12:02 -0500
  ...dieselvanagon@HOTMAIL.COM> writes: > Well Mr. Stan, that's pretty darned funny. > > Seriously, though, I haven't been able to locate the engine > management...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: diesel Syncro gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 09:28:36 -0500
  ...It seems the best choice > for the conversion is to get a diesel Syncro tank to allow for use of > the stock engine position...
• Re: Inline 4 transplant question
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:25:11 -0800
  ...Remember the old saying "measure twice, cut once" - most conversions that we have installed need the input shaft trimmed on the 1.8L engines...
• Re: slow pressure buildup [diesel]
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 11:05:45 -0500
  ...engine runs well. I'll save your email and let you know what I find, meanwhile will post your message on the yahoo! diesel...
• Re: Noisy transaxle??
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:02:13 -0500
  ...The 5 speed is a massive improvement for the original diesel > vans. You can't reasonably discuss gearing options without factoring in > the engine...
• Re: HELP! What is GVW???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 19:53:51 +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: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE??
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:03:06 EST
  hey Guys I just did this conversion using a 92 jetta motor into my 1985 westy, I used the vannie diesel bellhousing, mounts, oil...
• Faintly Van related/TDI
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 14:07:38 -0700
  ...Plan is to have an accident, buy it back from the insurance and put the engine in my Westy. Question is 'Do diesels have...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons-The fuel injection handbook.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 22:15:09 -0500
  ...Many industrial engines use combinations of natural gas and Diesel to get these benefits. What diesel head has not heard of propane injection? Are...
• Re: New engine question revisited
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Jan 2004 13:23:39 -0500
  ...It sounds like damage has already been done and the engine is on its way out. -- David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 VW Diesel Westfalia '94...
• Re: TIICO- Oil Filters - P/N Clarification
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 22:02:30 -0800
  ...Maybe run the diesel filter instead? I used to run these on my old 1835cc engines because they wouldn't pop when the pressure...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:22:12 -0800
  ...List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid... How about Diesel conversions: Bernd J�ger is THE guy in Europe...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 May 1999 09:46:37 -0700
  ...my excellent running '82 diesel Vanagon for about 4 >months now, I am now about ready to explore other engine options. I am >tiring...
• Re: 84 NA Diesel - loss of 'performance'
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 18:58:54 -0500
  Robin writes > My '84 1.6 NA diesel Westy, which has just had a junkyard engine > transplant, and a head gasket renewal, has the...
• WTB: Vanagon with dead/missing engine near PDX /// FS: Westy & Passat TDI
  Historical mailing list - David Jaffe
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 21:14:58 -0700
  Folks, I now have two extra 2.1l WBX engines with no homes. If someone wants to buy one that's fine, send me...
• Re: Oil Change - Too Much Oil?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 07:30:33 -0700
  ...Powerglide > 1984 Caravelle currently engineless > 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2.0 (FWD) > 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla 1.8DX diesel > 1989 CE96 Toyota Corolla 1...
• Re: Vanagon trivia
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 9 Aug 2008 21:11:51 -0400
  ...1.6 turbo diesel engines than with 2.1 > gas > engines. > > Many others had 1.6 and 1.7 diesel engines without turbos > > Versions...
• Re: 2.0 ABA inline gas Vanagon. how it works
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:27:30 -0700
  ...it so happens that the 83 diesel style diesel vanagon engine carrier bars locate the engine in the just righ fore-aft position to...
• fun with crane and sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Geordie Birch
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:35:39 -0700
  The easy way to get a 1.6l NA diesel rabbit engine and transaxle out of your sunroof van: http://users.resist.ca/~geordie...
• Transmission Modification Question
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Theodore B. Hoekman
  Fri, 20 Mar 1998 10:38:39 +0000
  ...the rod went through the engine case. Original strategy was to refurb the boxer trans, put the diesel bell-housing on it and get...
• Background and needs
  Historical mailing list - David Newlin
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 23:58:24 EDT
  ...my Diesel Vanagon - all 96 cubic inches (about the size of ONE cylinder on our big Cat and Cummins diesel tractor engines). But I...
• Re: clean air again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 4 Aug 1999 12:51:07 -0400
  ...You listed the diesel engine in your groupings of negatives, where I think it does not belong. I think the modern diesels are the...
• Re: gearing
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Thu, 13 May 1999 23:54:03 -0600
  ...Scott, I swapped an '86 Jetta engine into my diesel Westy, and can tell you that you certainly need to do something to make...