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• Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 10:00:32 EST
  ...I have no complaints with my box-stock 87 GL Wasserboxer with 182,000 miles on the original engine. A number of accessories failed...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - dominic robertson
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 06:10:00 -0500
  ...cost to either change the current 1.9L petrol engine for a diesel engine or add a gas tank to the van and enable...
• What Parts are need for Inline 4 conversion?
  Historical mailing list - fgfd gfd
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 21:20:03 -0800
  ...Mainly a `83 rabbit engine. What is needed to transplant this engine into my new `88? I know it consisits primarily of diesel vanagon...
• Re: What is it with the US? (Real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:34:14 -0700
  ...bones Diesel Vanagons didn't do 30 mpg. Your > Syncro at 28 > is exceptional. However you have to factor in the shorter engine > life...
• Re: Diesel Exapansion Tank Problem Solution
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 06:48:38 -0800
  ...Mike Snow '82 Westfalia diesel '83 ASI diesel KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote: > The diesel Vanagon owners on this list know that some of their...
• Re: Brown Bread/B-quiet/Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:38:17 -0800
  ...Diesel Vanagon (or other I-4) owners had > gone through > similar experiences, and if so, what were the most effective methods > to reducing > engine...
• Re: Using diesel pilot bearing
  Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
  Thu, 27 May 2010 21:43:05 -0400
  ...Using diesel pilot bearing > > So, just to report back, the diesel pilot bearing does work and does have a > built-in seal, but, since...
• Re: 82 turbo diesel westy questions
  Historical mailing list - Paul C.
  Thu, 19 Oct 2000 09:49:57 -0500
  I wish could find a turbo diesel for $150!!! =) The link for VIN info is.... http://www.vanagon.com/info/vin/ Good luck with...
• Re: merc benz wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 22:40:37 +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: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 21:44:33 -0800
  ...same for the > Vanagon Diesel as it is for the Audi 3A 2.0L engine. Anyone with a diesel or > gas crank to measure...
• Re: Brazil new buses. was Re: Buying a VW and picking it up at the factory in Germany:
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 14:15:14 -0700
  ...The base model comes with an air cooled engine and a diesel was also available, with an ugly-duct-taped-on- looking radiator on...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 8 Sep 2019 11:59:06 -0300
  ...I am thinking 2.5 Subaru but my son wants to keep it >>> original with diesel engine. >>> https://www.boxeer.com/ >>> >>> dan >>> >>> On Sat...
• Re: Diesel conversion kits
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sat, 14 Jun 2014 11:28:08 -0700
  Other than the Eurospec 15 degree kits, the only other "kit" available for the ALH and other later style VAG engine blocks that I...
• Re: Digifant II 'Diesel' Conversion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 20 Sep 2001 09:21:58 +0000
  ...Its an interesting idea to change the characteristics of the rubber engine mounting blocks to reduce or eliminate the vibrations (don't forget the...
• Want to talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?-No but here's my .02 worth (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:08:55 EST
  ...Top speed from my 82 diesel Westfalia (or Westfailure as my better half referred to it) was 67 mph. I rebuilt a Quantum engine...
• Trouble in Turboland. or... drain line woe's
  Historical mailing list - Paul A. Cianciolo
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:15:49 -0400
  ...This engine has a hole in the side of the block to return the oil from the turbo. Well when the engine is in...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 14 Oct 1998
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Thu, 15 Oct 1998 21:58:38 +0200
  >82 Diesel Vanagon. After a lot of hard starting I finally couldn't >get it going and the battery was draining, so I found...
• 1.9 TDI FS
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 20:13:11 -0800
  ...engine, not from a wreck, 110K, Mobil 1 from birth, new head and 80-100K timing belt kit from Diesel geek. Complete engine less...
• Re: Frydae NVC: Diesel Rabbits
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:42:41 -0700
  ...I was thinking about the old diesel rabbits from the early '80's. > Does anyone recall which engine came stock in the car; was...
• Re: Diesels in California?!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 14:39:17 +0200
  ...I know that the VR6 engines were imported to Mexico from Germany. PerL 87 Syncro 112i
• Re: what Transaxle will fit?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 19:58:15 EDT
  ...does the gas trans supply a workable gear ratio? i know that diesel transmissions rev the engine very high- final drive ratio around5.56...
• Interesting MB camper on eBay
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 10:05:31 -0600
  ...Diesel engine, 1985, body looks like similar to a Sprinter. Currently at $10,000. Item 4537003830. Brian
• Re: interesting lifter thinking?? 1.9L still a problem child (update)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 18:12:41 -0400
  ...Same with diesel injection pumps. That is why they say not to wash your engine while hot. This will warp the pump .
• Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 23:34:38 -0500
  ...horizontally opposed just like the original aircooled and non-diesel water cooled engines in your Vanagons.) On Jan 25, 2007, at 9:04 PM...
• Re: What is it with the US? (No real van content)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:48:29 -0400
  The sentiment I get from a lot of people boils down to;" why ruin a perfectly good vehicle by putting a diesel engine in...
• Re: '82 diesel cooling problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill/Lisa Protzek
  Sat, 22 Jun 1996 18:22:24 -0700
  ...Bill Protzek '82 Westy Diesel
• diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 6 Oct 2011 17:19:37 -0700
  ...The owner's manual says pretty much what any gas engine breakin says: 600 miles easy, no full throttle, avoid long periods at a...
• Re: Big News Complete 1.9l TD for $3995!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 14 May 1999 22:24:41 -0400
  ...They are > brand new VW Turbo Diesel 4-cylinder 1.9l motors complete with new turbo, > injection pump, clutch assembly, and more. Engine code...
• Re: other vans
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 21:26:12 +1300
  >does anyone know of a van that was front wheel drive or four wheel drive >and used a longitudinally mounted engine in the front...
• Re: Subaru Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 08:03:03 -0800
  ...DIESEL, let me know and I'll be down. Malcolm --- John Reddick wrote: > We would like to announce the opening of our engine conversion...
• Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:45:12 -0800
  ...this technology? > > Cheers, > > Non Diesel Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia - "Jaco" > http://web.mac.com/tubaneil > > Engine swap beginings: http://tubaneil.googlepages...
• Re: What in fuel can wreck engine?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 08:38:21 -0800
  Running diesel in a gas engine wrecks it thoroughly. Someone trampling your daisies again Andrew? :) On Nov 29, 2007 8:02 AM, Bob Stevens...
• FS Sacramento area
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 17 Apr 1998 05:07:22 -0700
  ...CA diesel registration. Engine out. Have pieces to reinstall diesel or any inline 4 Rabbit/Golf gas engine. See at: http://ep.com/st...
• Re: Russian Etka site downloadable?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 17:33:31 -0700
  ...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: Accident/Insurcance Q: Value of Westy with 1.9 turbo Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 18:55:53 -0700
  ...9l turbo Diesel engine is an > addition which significantly affects the value. Has anyone on the > done 1.9l turbo Diesel conversions to vans...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - One Morecar
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 12:48:07 +1100
  ...install a Volvo engine ! <DIV></DIV>&gt;I was thinking of a Diesel or Subaru engine too but the Diesel is SOOOOOO slow ( OK...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:50:40 -0700
  re "I believe he used the DK nose mount on the tranny." you use the 82 diesel vanagon front trans mount on the DK...
• Re: fitting engine into vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 6 Jan 2001 16:24:21 -0800
  ...The 1983 diesel has the smaller diameter hole. I'll bet that your Quantum engine does, too. Mike Snow -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: FW: [LCML] Stupid Diesel Idea of the day NVC
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 22:57:00 +1200
  ...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: dear old fulmar RIP
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 12:45:30 -0700
  ...more powerful engine. I'd suggest checking out conversion shops and/or other email lists like the subaru, Tiico, or diesel Vanagon lists for...
• Re: Diesel fuel lines and air leaks = nostart
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:11:28 -0500
  ...and > pump housing (which is normally fully filled with Diesel). > > Now sure enough, the engine would finally start and run well. > Found and replaced...
• Re: Diesel questions
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:24:55 -0700
  ...COM> > wrote: > > I'm helping a friend get a 1.6 Diesel > > engine running that had'nt ran since 2004. Success! > It > > finally started...
• 5 spds FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 26 May 1998 10:37:50 -0300
  ...5000 or 200 engine and do a total swap of the drivetrain. There is/was also a '82-83 diesel 5spd. but with gear...
• Re: vanagon troubles
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Fri, 1 Feb 2002 00:19:32 -0900
  For what it's worth, even my old worn smoky diesel didn't leak any significant amount of oil, so I doubt that blow...
• Re: Get engines??
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 07:10:25 -0800
  ...Haven't had > much time to research it for myself yet just wondering what the gang knows! > Thanks! > Velma 82 na diesel westy
• Re: cheap diesel singlecab on samba..in calif
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 13:31:14 -0700
  ...re And a normal diesel engine in a Vanagon > truck? Wouldn't that be a really dangerous vehicle on public roads' where have you...
• Re: Vanagon Anomaly?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 25 Feb 2006 23:15:40 -0800
  ...I looked in the cab- sure enough, a > Diesel floor duct between the seats. > > I looked in the engine compartment- there is no > Diesel...
• Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:09:33 -0700
  On Fri, Apr 9, 2010 at 8:28 PM, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote: > I am helping a friend install an AHU in...
• Re: ABA 2.0L 15 degrees
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 8 Nov 2007 12:53:45 -0500
  ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Mark Drillock wrote: > Ken, from your description it sounds like you used Vanagon diesel engine > mounting...
• Re: making sense of "M codes" ?? (vanagon option codes)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 19:03:21 -0400
  ...247 341 Engine Code: CS (I know this is 1.6L NA Diesel and pretty sure it's original) Trans Code: ABF (I KNOW...
• Neil's from scratch motor swap...and pre-Friday ramble
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:53:03 -0700
  ...one to copy pretty easily or borrow a diesel van and copy that..No 'reverse engineering' needed. Recently, the rear end of my SO...
• Re: Correct synthetic oil weight?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:46:53 -0800
  ...a diesel oil, and as such it includes a heavier load of zinc (ZDDP) than an oil formulated to modern gas engines. The zinc...
• Re: limited slip differential (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 3 May 2009 13:14:33 -0700
  ...that was funny. =) The Suzuki didn't have to have a diesel engine or a locking diff, it just needed to have the intake...
• 2wd/4wd 5-speed differences?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Dec 1998 20:09:07 -0500
  ...It also seems to have come attached to the diesel engine as an alternative to the 4-speed setup. My questions: 1. What is...
• Re: TDI bad camshaft
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 24 May 2011 21:01:39 -0700
  ...for a long, long > time. > > Now if VW diesels were like say mercedes diesel engines .. > and they'll go for 200K miles and even...
• Re: List of vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:59:47 -0800
  ...The 4cyl VW and Audi engines from the 90s down will fit using the intake manifold from a Cabriolet. A little clearancing is needed...
• Re: AAZ diesel conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 17:00:47 -0400
  ...to the air we breathe with the older style diesels" - virtually every internal combustion engine has a direct connection. Karl www.westyventures.com www...
• Re: Couple of diesel dash questions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:12:26 -0800
  ...Couple of diesel dash questions > My 1982 started life as a diesel. On the dash, there is an extra L- > shaped piece of vinyl...
• Re: Rear window washer sprung a leak!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 17:32:16 +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: Misleading Advertising
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 21:52:57 -0700
  ...I saw all his auctions for things like entire side doors for $10 so I asked him how much he wanted for diesel engine...