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• Re: My first Westy trip! Questions and Thank You!
  Historical mailing list - Dan Wohlers
  Mon, 12 Apr 2004 17:49:02 -0700
  ...Is it a diesel? > > -- Gnarlie > http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/Vanagon.html then start the van. > Why? Is it a diesel? > > -- Gnarlie > http://www...
• Re: Diesel vanagon high oil consumption
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 14:32:15 -0900
  The turbo oil return line must indeed be modified when these engines are installed at the angle that the Vanagon requires. I prefer routing...
• Re: AW: TDI and the Quest for the Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:25:09 -0700
  ...A black box sits about where the air filter of a non-turbo diesel Vanagon would be. Two hoses come out of it and...
• Re: Parts ID for 82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 06:03:14 -0700
  ...This should be common to all VW diesels with vacuum assisted (power) brakes. Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASI...
• Re: 2.1L coolant light problem
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 16:45:29 -0400
  ...There's probably an optimum combination of engine thermostat and thermo switch setpoints that works "best". David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda...
• Re: Carry an outboard & 1.9ltr conversion
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 08:19:18 -0500
  ...Please reply direct- I've had to leave > the Vanagon list due to mail volume. > > TIA > > Edward Lowe > 82 Westy Diesel > 85 Golf Diesel...
• Re: Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:20:19 -0400
  ...do any custom engine building on a 1.6, I would begin by sourcing a TD block. 1.7 liter diesels sold in other...
• Re: Waterboxer Power vs transplants
  Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:04:03 -0700
  ...This was one of the main reasons diesel truck engines were able to get bigger without burning up. The 2.0 should be able...
• Re: everybody knows them to be high maintenance
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 11:33:40 -0800
  ...Most engines cruise at HALF the RPM that the bus engines do. That includes all the DOHC Honda and Nissan engines that rev happily...
• Re: VW of Canada Remanufactured Diesel Engines?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:00:04 -0800
  ...speed. > A gas engine would be "easy" to do but > it might be best to keep it > as a diesel. > > TDI anyone? heh heh...
• Re: |'81 vanagon turbo dream
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Aug 1997 03:17:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...you guys) turbo diesel under the rear deck of your Extermely Lazy Auto.. :<) or you could go to a gas engine, and install a...
• Re: 2.0L I4 Opportunities ***** Just 1 old guy thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:40:41 -0500
  ...my first Diesel to I4 in a 82 camper, by just using what I had at hand. A 1.8 engine with hydraulic lifters...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
  ...I-4 blocks ) both gas and diesel. > > Installation on the Vanagon I-4 gas or diesel engines requires removal of > the > > oil pickup tube...
• Re: Vanagon Diesel Advice
  Historical mailing list - Theodore Hoekman
  Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:58:12 -0400
  ...The mechanic who replaced the pump told me about the possibility of swapping a gas engine for the diesel. While at the conference in...
• Re: Need Diesel engine or westy fs
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 25 Jul 2000 10:36:13 -0400
  ...Need Diesel engine or westy fs > > > Hello, > > MY freidns and I made it to San Fransisco but our bus is > blowing a head or...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 19:18:22 -0700
  ...Those paths connect to the spot where a diesel glow plug bulb would fit, were this foil to have one. Got what I needed...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:32:21 -0400
  ...vegetable oils as well as oil from algea as fuels for diesel engines is caused by high fuel viscosity.." - http://www.oilgae.com/algae...
• Re: Clutch problems: 1st, 2nd, ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 12:03:36 -0500 (EST)
  ...I like my 82 diesel, though! The oil definate does come I like my '82 diesel too! (when it is runnning well...). I read...
• Re: Alternative to Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 3 May 1999 23:41:23 +0200
  ...It does cover things as US-spec cat-engines, air-conditioning, 5-speed tranny and carburetted engines. It does NOT cover Diesel, Turbo-diesel...
• Another Q..this time injectors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delasalle
  Fri, 7 Apr 2000 17:47:32 -0500
  The engine in my diesel vanagon is not original. My question is how do I know which kind of fuel injectors are suitable ...In...
• Re: For real? (CL listing)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:13:51 -0800
  ...I wondered the same thing about the diesel aspect. And the colour looked familiar to other German imports I've seen online. Would be...
• Re: Questions?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 28 Feb 1998 12:24:52 CST
  ...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: FS diesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Sun, 17 May 1998 01:16:09 -0400
  Steven Broomhead wrote: > . The mpg was irrespective of highway driving, stop and go driving, > or just idling in my driveway waiting for a warm...
• Re: rear coil springs question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 23:47:25 EST
  ...COM writes: << I thought the van engine battery was there already? >> mike, he has an 82 diesel. probably has the battery in the back...
• Re: COOLANT PROCEDURE AND AMOUNTS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 17 Jan 2004 18:30:14 -0700
  ...the engine compartment and a heater under the rear > >> seat. Both must be dealt with in bleeding the system. Bleeding my 83 > >> diesel, which...
• Re: 82westie 1.6 diesel upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:32:36 -0700
  ...both conventional pre-chamber type, non-tdi engines. both are quite good. Decent for sure. I'm working on one each of those right...
• Re: tilt steering column???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 18:08:41 +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: Turbo Deisels
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 14:17:13 -0400
  ...It usually requires modifying the left engine mount and the oil pan; it's definately *not* a bolt-in. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel...
• Re: Diesel powered vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 13:05:27 -0400
  ...I might add > that I don't run my Wasserboxer very hard, either. > Usually average about 55 - 58, only slightly faster > than my Diesel...
• Re: Diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:04:13 -0700
  ...turn about 6,500 rpm in an 82 diesel vanagon to do that. > the engines max out at about 5K rpm of course. > > > > ----- Original...
• Re: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 10:43:27 -0800
  ...Exhaust (muffler) is mounted to engine via diesel Vanagon type brackets I made. Each set uses 2 diesel Vanagon Bosal isolators similar to the...
• Re: DK into diesel, WAS:Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 09:58:25 -0500
  ...I have put the DK in about 10 different 1982 diesels. > > Did you hang the engine/tranny while installing it or did you support...
• Re: Diesel Oil?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 2 Nov 2012 20:03:18 -0500
  ...Diesel Oil? >> >> Greetings all - What's everyone's favorite oil for 1982 1.6l Diesel >> Engine Westie? >> >> Last time I looked, a 15-40...
• Re: Debunking GoWesty!
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Sat, 2 Sep 2006 10:17:22 -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: My 87 vanagon seems to be overheating...
  Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:50:48 +0200
  ...But wouldn't that affect the engine's overall performance? It runs and sounds pretty well. I'll check for the bubbling this afternoon...
• Re: Diesel Instrument Cluster Blue Ribbon: Glow Plug Light Wiring Confirm Please?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 21 Aug 2017 16:19:14 -0700
  ...gl/photos/EoQwMLEtX9peZzVa7 > > are the positive and negative connections to the diesel glow plug > light I show, correct? -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general...
• Hoo Boy! (Was: Corrado Powered Westy Syncro - For
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 17:57:50 -0500
  ...out? I thought it was a no go based on engine length and the fact diesels had the tranny shoved forward or somesuch. John
• Re: TDI Eurovan
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 23:13:11 -0700
  ...the Turbo Diesel in France this past January...its >about 9" tall by 3 " wide... That's a pretty small engine. :P -David ============================================================================ David...
• Vanagon/EV RP Classifieds (Germany)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 13:44:10 +0100
  ...57 kW; Auto; engine 25 Tkm; high fibre roof; DM = 10,300.00 Vanagon; Camper; '89; 42 kW Turbo Diesel; 60 Tkm; high fibre...
• Help! Diesel line, High pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sat, 16 May 1998 23:58:11 -0700
  ...diesel that I'm putting a 2.0 crossflow gas I4 in. Does anyone know if the original fuel line to the engine is...
• Re: Tail lights? (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 01:16:20 EDT
  ...they had rigged up a cannister in the engine compartment that would dump diesel fuel into the carburetor at the pull of a knob...
• 091/095 questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Dowell
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 15:35:34 EDT
  ...a 82 diesel both w/all the clucth stuff and linkages.Codes on the tranny for the 86 is 091ABD ,the diesel is DX...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 18:22:03 -0400
  ...Ironically, this was my first diesel and knowing nothing about this engine I made the mistake of asking an acquaintance who I assumed knew...
• FS: 1982 Rabbit pickup
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 15:30:24 -0400
  ...Maroon color, tan cloth seats, 4-speed, gas engine, fiberglass cap, 208K miles. It's not diesel or a Vanagon, but you could swap...
• Need Head for Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 16:22:42 -0800
  ...Diesel Jetta As some may remember, this is from my friends jetta that broke a timing belt. Dooohhh! thanks. will trade for vanagon engine...
• engine install
  Historical mailing list - Steven E. Broomhead, Sr.
  Sat, 19 Apr 1997 09:57:36 -0500
  ...I m ready to put the head on my rebuilt engine but there has been some rust form on the top of the block...
• Re: FS: Vanagon diesel, needs engine work
  Historical mailing list - Robert Dalton
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 16:41:46 -0700
  Hi Karl, How did you end up with an 87 synchro Westy with a 1.9 TD? Is this the new TDI engine? Who...
• auto I-4 engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 21:41:33 -0500
  ...Can you use the Kennedy adaptor w/ the other diesel parts? After taking a good look at the donor westy we found (and getting...
• Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - "David Marshall (by way of Ron Lussier )"
  Tue, 28 Oct 1997 09:07:35 -0800
  ...the following from a Diesel Vanagon: - Oilpan and dipstick - Transmission bell housing (it will work with Syncro right!?) - Engine Mounts Is there anything missing...
• Re: diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing (dieselspacher)?
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 14:44:13 -0400
  ...diesel powered heaters-is there such a thing > (dieselspacher)? > > > Diesel heaters are the way to go. Alot less dangerous! This is what > I have...
• Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:07:43 -0600
  ...I also can supply brand-new engines: > the mechanically-controlled 1.9TDI, 1.9 NA diesel (impressive and simple!), > and 1.8T turbo-gas...
• why swap engines
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 20:36:01 -0700
  ...their flat-four engines and diesels for other engines. My questions is why? Is the cost of replacing a boxer engine so prohibitive that...
• Re: resolved, was: oil pressure warning system anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 00:15:19 -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: ever own a VW Rabbit L?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 20:14:36 -0500
  Diesels don't get tune-ups. They get repaired when they are broken. These things are still noisy-vibrating beasts. The engine will run...
• Re: subject Re: Almost a Westie (Those Vixen MHs)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:49:39 -0700
  ...diesel it's just that BMW got it from Volvo. Kinda underpowered but the cooling was the big problem. Very marginal so most engines...
• Re: Amsoil vs. Mobil Delvac vs. RedLine Diesel Oils?
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 22:28:09 -0400
  ...Also, they have a tendency to keep the innards of your engine spotlessly clean! Mobil 1 and Delvac 1 have always been my lubricant...
• Re: "windage tray" and other I4 conversion comments
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 05:52:45 -0800
  ...Mike Snow <snip> One listee commented about complete removal and replacement with the oil dipstick tube used on the later diesels and turbo-diesels...
• Re: I need help on my conversion.
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 00:13:49 -0400
  The diesel pressure plate and clutch disc is smaller in size than the stock 2.1L Vanagon. This may be your problem. I would...
• Re: Diesel Oil Pan Bolts and Washers (for gas inline engine)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 17 Nov 2016 18:58:08 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > >>> This is for a diesel oil pan on a VW gas ABA inline engine. I'm >>> replacing the bolts. >>> >>> Does each...
• Re: diesel engine cover
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 23:37:43 -0500 (EST)
  >Yet another question...should I have the tin pan installed under the >diesel engine on my 82 Vanagon ....Does it serve any purpose besides...