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• FW: [DIESEL] Greasecar.com
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:30:59 -0400
  ...I heard that a diesel engine will only run so long on this stuff (straight used oil) before it quits because of fouled and...
• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:07:20 -0800
  ...VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles > > > > Go to maryland craigslist MD/VA/DC suburbs type in diesel in the...
• Re: Diesel questions/engine swaps etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 07:00:42 +0000
  ...What is the ideal trans for a gas engine swap into a diesel vanagon > (just curious-I would prefer a turbo diesel conversion-maybe...
• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:30:14 -0800
  ...VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles I didn't see the ad, but if it's the original engine...
• Want to test drive some diesel vanagons - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - A Abian
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:30:48 -0400
  ...It drives, but just barely, and I've never been in any other diesel vanagon. Anyway, I'm looking to replace the engine with...
• Re: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:15:36 -0700
  ...Beetle diesel with the 1.8 TDI engine the other > >> day. > >> > >> Is this a gas converted to diesel or a "ground up" diesel? > >> > >> They...
• Re: pre-83 vanagon engine swaps: gas vs. diesel
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:05:35 -0800
  ...So it should not be hard to put a inline gas >| engine into a newer Vanagon with the wasser setup using a donor diesel...
• Re: Blew the heads (both)... DIESEL
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 21:53:22 +1200
  ...Best leave your dead engine as an offering on the plain at Nazca... >1) I can get a Toyota LD24 diesel engine for about...
• Re: 2.3 engine swap / turbo caddy pictures
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Sun, 3 May 1998 21:04:01 -0500
  Patrick, Exactly which engine is the 2.3l diesel? Is this the 5cyl used in Audi's? -- ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> Shalom Mark B. Magee 82 Diesel Westy...
• F.S. Diesel engine, 2 y.o. injector pump, rebuilt head
  Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
  Thu, 21 May 1998 22:21:12 -0500
  ...1.6 diesel engine from 82 Vanagon...........$150 (you arrange shipping) or $300 (I arrange shipping) email or ICQ #12152320 S. Broomhead
• Re: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 14:33:19 -0600
  ...2.4L toyota 2L-T motor or one of the other diesel engines that came in a land cruiser from the factory (like the...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:27:26 -0700
  ...Have searched to no avail..... > > Regarding this factory drawing of the Vanagon Diesel engine. (I added a > couple notes to it). Image link: > > https...
• Re: Diesel swap
  Historical mailing list - John Olmsted
  Tue, 27 May 1997 19:10:10 -0400
  ...LiMBO's Jim Digennaro has a van with this kind of engine swap. -- Diesel John '83 Vanagon Diesel GL 'The Smoking Tortoise' '71 S...
• Re: Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 15:56:26 -0600
  ...The diesel is a completely different engine, exactly like the one in > the diesel golf. > > Z > > -----Original Message----- > From: Frederick M. Wasserstein [mailto:vwvan...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:38:58 -0700
  ...Transferred the diesel parts and a new pilot bearing to the donor engine. 4. Took a little off of the diesel tranny input shaft...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...WARNING!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 3 May 2002 22:17:46 -0700
  ...transverse mount engine is not as deep as the > diesel block. My trans guy had to take several mm from the shaft. My engine...
• New engine help 1.9NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 18:15:27 -0700
  I spent all day today installing a new engine in my '82 diesel Vanagon. I cannot get it to run for more than a...
• Interest in Diesel Vanagon-blown engine?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Mon, 10 May 1999 18:41:35 EDT
  ...I had an ad posted on Dworkin's page looking for diesel Vanagon parts for a diesel to gas conversion. I have already found...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:21:55 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Replacement costs? If the diesel engine goes south what would the > replacement costs be vs a gasoline engine? Are parts...
• Re: Engine out--won't come apart. Need heads!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:01:56 -0700
  ...you haven't used the word 'rod' yet in two references to diesel engine bearings. yes, they are under tremeendous strain and stress all...
• Re: Oil question....not the dreaded which motor oil is best....
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 21:31:17 -0600
  ...diesel Jetta) is that oils formulated for diesel engines contain additives to maintain emission standards and deal with the heavy soot byproducts of diesel...
• Re: white smoke?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 21:34:05 -0700
  ...white smoke? Volks, Does white smoke coming from my '82 Diesel mean anything bad? Is it the same for Diesel engines as it is...
• Re: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 16:09:51 -0700
  ...The stock Vanagon diesel engine does not have them. For the 1.9 blocks, at least some of the normally aspirated engines have oil...
• Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Sat, 15 Jul 2000 05:20:06 -0400
  Wanted : Bracket to mount Sanden compressor to diesel engine. From Golf, Jetta, or Audi 4 cyl diesel.
• Diesel is noisy
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 18:15:23 -0700
  I have a diesel and it is extra laud, like it has an engine trouble. Zoltan
• Rules to live by.
  Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
  Sun, 2 Jan 2000 10:05:34 -0800
  From Diesel Injection Service, >www.dieselpage.com/art1022tc.htm "The Ten Commandments of Diesel Maintenance" 1. Thou shalt keep thine engine clean and in...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 18:51:00 -0700
  ...even the VW Diesel cars (Rabbit, Dasher, Jetta) of that era were dangerously slow. I think they used the same engine or a variant...
• Re: News Of interest to Diesel Fans
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 17:59:28 -0500
  ...article Titled: "Diesel Motor adds Power to GMC >>line" (Autovision Magaine) >> >>"General Motors has an all-new direct-injection diesel engine in the works...
• Re: Thoughts on GEX
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 2 Aug 2001 20:02:45 +1200
  ...be fitted with SVX engine & G50 trans) 87 Corolla 1.8DX CE80 diesel sedan 89 Corolla 1.8DX CE96 diesel van/wagon 89 Corona...
• Re: Oettenger 2.5L Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 21:30:47 +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...
• Think I found the reason for SLOW DIESEL vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 20:45:24 -0800
  ...So I think I know what makes the diesel so SLOW: it's the incredible weight of the engine cover. It must weigh 3...
• Re: [Syncro] Turbo Diesel engine carrier bars
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 20:30:02 -0700
  EMZ wrote: > > Dave, > The diesel bellhousing will not fit with the Syncro gas tank. > The starter is in the up right position on the...
• Reverting A Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 13:34:47 -0400
  I am considering reverting my '82 Westy with incomplete I-4 1.8 gas engine to 1.6 diesel power. I have found a...
• 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Geoffrey Owen
  Mon, 2 Jan 1995 16:37:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...My specific questions are how is the performance of the diesel vs gas engines in the vanagons, and are there any diesel specific things...
• Re: Wanted: Rebuildable Diesel Engine
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 07:03:21 -0700
  Michael Snow wrote: > > One question about diesels: I know that there are 11mm and 12mm > head bolts. Does my block/head combination positively indicate...
• Re: Golf/Jetta engine in gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Oct 1996 23:05:42 -0700
  The reason for gas conversions to diesels is that the bell housing, oil pan, et. from the diesel will fit on a rabbit engine...
• Parts Sources for the TDI Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 23 Feb 1998 19:24:07 -0500
  ...What is the best milage we could possibly get with the VW IDI diesel? The best efficiency of the engine is achieved when running...
• Diesel conversions by HA-Projekt
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sat, 21 Feb 1998 20:47:05 +0100
  ...Power enrichment and optimising of Diesel engines 1.9l Diesel technology, engine and gearbox parts TDI engine swaps for Bus, Vanagon and EV(T2...
• Re: Turbo Diesel Purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 1996 06:50:51 +0000
  > I have been looking for a diesel engine as a spare for my VW truck( or one > to put into a blown Jetta or...
• Diesel Engine on eBay - Funny Paintjob
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 4 Feb 2004 16:41:30 -0800
  I was wandering around eBay and noticed this "remanufactured" diesel Vanagon engine. Something didn't quite look right, finally I figured it out. They...
• Re: Copy of: Re: Looking for 4WD Diesel VW van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 16:03:29 -0800
  ...If I remember correctly, it was a turbo diesel engine which seems to have gotten poor marks for a number of reasons. The only...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Question for Larry Hamm
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 02:26:29 -0400
  ...Fuji (aka Subaru) talked with Isuzu on the engine design. Isuzu knows diesels. But in the end, its a home grown design. I lilke...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:40:07 -0500
  ...Are you now getting a Diesel? As for getting a lemon I doubt there is any engine or transmission rebuilder that has never had...
• Re: Question about testing O2 sensor with digital meter
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:24:48 -0700
  ...I have AHU and ALH diesel engines in my possession and don't see any cold start injectors on them. Mark diesel head, multiple...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_Diesel_Engine_Position=3A_4=C2=BA_Angle_From_Centre_of?= =?UTF-8?Q?_Rear_Wheels?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 26 Oct 2017 19:56:43 -0700
  ...For Vanagon owners with a diesel or gas VW inline gas engine mounted on diesel carrier bars, with the engine lid on if you...
• I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 25 Jan 2017 23:58:32 -0800
  ...Is there anyone on this list, or you would know anyone who did change to bigger diesel engine. Gas is expensive over there. Has...
• Re: Speaking of diesels.... Mercedes?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 4 Jun 2013 22:59:18 -0500
  ...Speaking of diesels.... Mercedes? I agree - the OM601 & OM602 (turbo & non-turbo) are great engines. I asked because a friend of mine has a...
• Golf/Jetta powered gas Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 19:35:44 -0400
  ...The guy that would sell them does diesel engine upgrades. He installs 1.9 liter diesel engines in diesel vanagons. He a= lso does...
• Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 14:11:45 -0700
  ...So, on vw diesel engines, what controls the compressor clutch? Is there an automatic switch that will turn on and off the magnetic ac...
• Re: Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Mladen, Zoran
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 15:19:52 -0700
  ...The diesel is a completely different engine, exactly like the one in > the diesel golf. > > Z > > -----Original Message----- > From: Frederick M. Wasserstein [mailto:vwvan...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 10 Sep 2019 21:21:50 -0400
  ...I am not sure about >> diesel engine... price wise is about the same... power wise is ... well may >> be at best equivalent to an...
• 1.9l Turbo Diesel, the swap is on!
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Sun, 17 May 1998 14:45:29 -0400
  ...http://www.cs.rochester.edu:80/u/jag/vw/engine/diesel1.9/diesel1.9.html Thanks for any insights, Martin
• Diesel Westy Conversion to Gas???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Avrea
  Sun, 24 Jan 1999 18:23:45 EST
  ...My budget is tight so I don't think it will afford going to a big enough diesel engine (1.9 TD) to make...
• News Of interest to Diesel Fans
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 16:44:50 -0500
  ...Soon there may be alternatives to the VW-brand TDI engines. I read this in a newspaper article Titled: "Diesel Motor adds Power to...
• Re: Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 07:27:16 -0700
  ...Propane and diesel - something about the EPA and % of fleet requirements. So this vehical starts on diesel until warm then switches to propane. and...
• Re: diesel wabbits and wheel bolt lube
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 04:20:23 EDT
  In a message dated 8/8/2003 12:00:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, altowner@COMCAST.NET writes: > The Vanagon diesel engine is different...
• Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:40:09 -0400
  ...www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and-transmission-fluid/engine-oil/p/shell-rotella-t6-diesel-engine-oil-hd-full-synthetic-15w-40-1-gal...
• Need Diesel parts for conversion!
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 01:44:47 -0400
  I'm looking for the parts necessary for doing a Golf engine conversion. I need these Diesel parts: Engine carrier Oil pan Oil pump...
• Diesel to Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:26:36 -0500 (CDT)
  People keep writing to me to say that I'm crazy for trying to mate a wasserboxer engine to a diesel tranny. I clearly...
• Re: Spindles
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 17:24:14 EDT
  ...I have American Engine friends who would be offended by being called short. So does Dieselfant mean it's still a diesel or is...