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• glow plug sender relay
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 11:18:06 -0600 (MDT)
  Hello vanagon gang, Have any of you diesel people out there changed your glow plug sender relay? I believe mine is faulty since my...
• Re: 1.6L Turbo diesel engine availability
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 21:11:20 EDT
  ...do that anyway,right? Also,for a good source of used engines,try Canada-there are a lot more running the streets up there...
• Re: SA 5-cyl engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 12:33:51 -0400
  ...http://volksweb.relitech.com/helmut Good luck! TomC tcarrington@relitech.com http://volksweb.relitech.com 85 Vanagon Crew Cab 82 Westy diesel=>gas conversion...
• vanagon dyno testing
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 09:22:36 -0800
  Recently I was going through some of the material/dross I have accumulated on on Vanagon engines, power etc, and was reminded that some...
• Re: Think I found the reason for SLOW DIESEL vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 09:38:29 EST
  I had the lightweight engine cover on my '85, and I replaced it with the big metal one. The big metal one is quieter...
• On the Issue of I4 Mounts and Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 6 May 2004 02:18:16 EDT
  ...hydraulic mount mods for the diesel carrier. Haven't had a chance to map the vibration spectrum VS. engine rpm yet, but they have...
• Re: Natural Gas Conversion Kit
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 23:14:05 -0800
  ...For diesel nuts like me there is a technology called "fumigation", >in which a CI diesel engine is run partially on a gasenous fuel...
• Re: .. Diesel problems
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
  Mon, 07 Apr 1997 15:38:37 -0400
  >> I am still having trouble with my 82 diesel. It is not reving up >>under load, ther is air geting into the fuel (Ican...
• Re: 1982 Westfalia Diesel ( stock ) belts?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 21:20:36 -0700
  ...This is a stock diesel engine. Seems I have two options, > two sets of belts or a really long 10x1000 to cover the 3...
• Re: German eBay (Was Re: WTB: Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6))
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 07:32:35 -0800
  ...Diesel Auxillary Heater (DA6) >>> >>> >>> I know this is a bit of a long shot, but does anyone >>> have a diesel aux. heater that they...
• Re: Engine support for I4 conversion
  Historical mailing list - P.Dooley
  Wed, 13 Aug 2003 17:30:39 -0400
  ...Engine support for I4 conversion Hi List, Do I absolutely need the diesel engine support 068199207B and 068199208A to install a 2.0L Jetta...
• Re: Was: ...talk me out of buying diesel Vanagon?.... Now: gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:28:28 -0800
  ...6 diesel. > > > > From what I can gather, the final drive combined with the 5th gear > > will reduce RPM's of the engine than an...
• Re: Trip report: NA diesel in north carolina mountains
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:36:09 -0400
  ...It's a diesel 1.6 NA with a five speed. I camped in Pisgah National Forest, probably no more than a few hundred...
• need info on plastic oil filler on diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:09:26 -0800
  Hi I recently purchased a diesel '82 Vanagon with a slight oil leak. The previous owner said that the plastic oil filler tube had...
• Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 16:19:41 EDT
  ...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: diesel westy in NJ carsdotcom
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:00:39 -0400
  ...So few > miles on a 30 year old vehicle? No pictures of the engine? > What's so rare about beige? Sorry for sounding like...
• Re: Catalytic Converter???? Anyone go without it???
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:27:40 -0700
  ...s why they have incentivized diesels and it's hard to get many of their very nice diesel engine cars to be accepted by...
• Re: The problem with TIICO problems
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 05:19:16 -0800
  The I4 engine has been installed by VW in Vanagons in both diesel and gas versions (only diesel in N.A.). This is an...
• Re: Air vs. Water
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:57:14 -0800
  ...Where was the last NA (non-DI) VW diesel manufactured? Puebla, Mexico. I understood the original question to be asking about VW supportability south...
• Re: Starting problem with the 1.6D
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Belman
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 13:20:07 -0500
  ...Pleasant, NJ 90 Audi 200 82 Vanagon Diesel Westfalia 70 Type 1 -- iWon <http://www.iwon.com/> - Best Search Engine on the Web plus...
• diesel vacuum pumps (little VC)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 20:52:10 -0500
  I know very little about diesels. Can someone tell me why they need vacuum pumps. Isn't there enough vacuum at the intake to...
• Re: Grey oily spots on rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:46:15 -0600
  ...and it's one of the numerous 'challenges' ( disadvantages I say ) of diesel engines.. the engine depends on it's own condition to run...
• Re: Help, Shifting/Clutch Problem???
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 14:45:49 -0500
  ...Michael Avrea <Vanadiesel@AOL.COM> > > Hi All, > I have an 82 diesel Westy which I got a few months ago. Engine >is running good...
• Re: Introductions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Johnston
  Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:15 -0500
  ...The last owner > installed a turbo blower on the engine. It's really nice, it turned a > diesel slug into something with a little...
• Re: My clutch failed , hard, today
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 6 May 2021 08:34:22 -0700
  No Roy, no diesel :-) Alistair > On May 6, 2021, at 3:35 AM, Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote: > >  Alistair: > > Hmm ... it sounds...
• Re: Diesel ring and pinion changes with a 2.1L gas engine
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Thu, 16 Feb 2006 14:09:10 +1100
  ...Diesel ring and pinion changes with a 2.1L gas engine Huh? What r&p were you going to put in? One can certainly...
• Re: Advice about breaking in Turbo Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Thu, 7 May 2015 18:33:14 -0500
  ...new >> 1.9l TD >> > engine? I am very familiar with the waterboxer break in, but not so >> much >> > the diesel. I know Ralph just...
• Re: Supercharger (was: 5 cyl. Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 08:08:21 -0700
  ...Audi in Vanagon - was Engine Conversions) > Now that we are familiar with U.S. terminology, let's > >not argue when we, Yankees, refer to...
• Diesel Vanagon Vancouver BC Craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:43:48 -0700
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
• Re: on oil coolers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 07:17:52 -0400
  > > >I have noticed our 83 diesel Vang. and our Audi have identical looking >'can' type oil coolers above the oil filter - is this a...
• Eurospec Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Tue, 28 Jul 1998 10:16:28 -0400
  ...They have an article about a conversion kit from Eurospec to put a 2.0 Golf engine in the Vanagon. It is CARB approved...
• FS: 1982 Westfalia diesel
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:23:29 -0400
  The perfect candidate for a conversion, or fix the current engine and drive. I've advertised it on Epage, you can read more about...
• Re: FS 86 turbo diesel $1800 Atlanta, GA area.
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 08:34:53 -0400
  >1986 Volkswagn VANAGON Turbo deisel, engine rebuilt, >turbo CHARGER went bad. $1800 + >(MARIETTA) 770-924-4265 after 5:30 pm I bet this is...
• Re: Re; Best Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 15 Aug 2001 07:27:46 EDT
  ...The only suitable conversion for a Vanagon is a Fundinger cast iron, tubocharged flat four diesel with an intercooler. Rich
• engine oil as viscous coupling fluid
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 21:03:10 -0800
  ...Alistair albell@uvic.ca http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell '82 Westy, diesel=>I4 gas /"\ ASCII Ribbon Campaign \ / No HTML/RTF in email X No...
• Has anyone installed an ABA-based engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 2 Feb 2004 23:05:51 -0500
  > Why not just install a Subaru 2.2L motor? Several reasons: - personal preference - already have the diesel parts - know the I4 well - don't...
• Re: 4-speed to 5-speed?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 19:46:29 +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...
• Re: New Oil cooler...? on Diesel smoke
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Thu, 27 Jul 2000 07:32:30 -0400
  ...New Oil cooler...? on Diesel smoke Hello, As many of you know I thought my engine was dead due to oil in my coolant...
• Re: 15 degree swap..aha!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 Nov 2007 12:42:40 -0800
  ...diesel parts to > the gas parts can't be huge work...And having hoses fit (sometimes) the same > air cleaner, no re-engineering of...
• Re: Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 06:03:29 -0500
  ...Leaking diesel injector pump... Please help Last weekend, my Westy got an engine transplant. I (with much assistance from Mark Drillock) installed a used...
• 82 Vanagon Diesel FS-NY$500
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 08:46:38 EDT
  ...all latches and locks seem good, glass is all good and the engine seems complete except for the muffler. The aux diesel heater is...
• Re: On I4 Engine Vibration/ hard mount of carrier
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:45:07 EDT
  ...Remember, VW engineered both systems for the vibration amplitude generated by the 1.6L diesel. The 2.0L gas engine has a higher amplitude...
• Re: VW is #1 - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:36:15 -0400
  The main problem is being Diesel. The Diesel still creates far more NOx, Particulates and other nastiness than gasoline. It is almost like comparing...
• I4 Engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 25 May 2008 19:34:41 -0400
  ...cut the engine cover. Is this possible with the stock waterboxer tranny or do I need to switch to the diesel tranny ? I know...
• Re: Scott Walker's diesel regear questions
  Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
  Fri, 14 May 1999 14:04:23 EDT
  ...the ticket for converted diesel Vanagons. One of our listee's up in Nova Scotia purchased a rebuilt gas engine trans from me (really...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 10:20:32 -0700
  ...If you drive conservatively with the WBX or inline-four engine properly tuned with good compression, you can see up to 24 mpg at...
• Re: Get engines??
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:13:10 -0500
  ...Haven't had > much time to research it for myself yet just wondering what the gang knows! > Thanks! > Velma 82 na diesel westy
• Re:Vanagon Temp Guage II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Jul 1994 15:51:50 -0400
  about dave's post putting a switch on the fan - intersting to note - my vanagon diesel radiator fan has never come on - i have...
• RE: Tach for '84
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Sat, 4 May 1996 13:48:28 -0400
  ...Now, I just need to get a gas engine to drive that tach..... TomC tcarrington@relitech.com 82 Westy (blown diesel) 65 Notchback (Burnt...
• Re: Fw: IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel) Chap 2. "The first tankful"
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 08:23:30 -0400
  ...Any tips for us gas-guzzlers retro-fitting a diesel INTO our boxes? Cheers, <bold>Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>Director of Catalog Design...
• Re: Projektzwo wheels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 23:38:12 +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: Keep pouring oil in ...
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 7 May 2007 07:07:45 -0700
  ...It can also take quite a long time after the engine is off to drain all the oil down to the pan. Overfilling this...
• Re: Engine (VanaJetta) won't shut off when hot.
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:53:04 -0400
  ...run-on" caused by pre-ignition AKA dieseling??? It's quite possible for a hot engine to continue to run without spark. Usually that...
• Re: 1.9L TD update,`82 D-Westy conversion!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 12:01:12 -0700
  ...Lots to do. >> >> Bob Bellanca >> `81 Diesel Rabbit >> `82 Diesel Westy (soon to be 1.9L turbo, I hope) >> `84 Turbo Diesel Jetta > > > >
• Re: Deer Strike, Stories anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 14:21:52 +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...
• Columbus OH Vans FS
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Mon, 13 Oct 1997 18:38:48 -0500
  ...willing. ___________________________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy 84GL, 85GL project (Mine) 82 Diesel L with carbed Rabbit engine (belongs to friend) 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife...
• Re: Requested suggestions - cleaning crud (carbon deposits) from valves / ports in cylinder head
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:32:22 -0800
  ...on this list I think) of putting diesel fuel in the intake manifold and reving the engine so that it does not die. the...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 May 2004 (#2004-468)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 18 May 2004 09:59:35 -0400
  ...The Type IV aircooled engine is pretty darn reliable if not abused. It's quite a bit stronger in the bottom end than the...
• Re: Fwd: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 01:17:47 -0500
  ...VW 'allows' B5, but I can tell ya, virtually all TD/TDI engines run just fine on biodiesel. I run B100 in the warm...
• Re: Vanagon Zetec Conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Thu, 8 Dec 2005 12:40:45 -0500
  ...on whether these guys are working on a Focus diesel kit? > >Chris ________________________________________ Bostig Engineering Engine Systems Voodoo http://www.bostig.com/ 978.772.3274 ----------------------------------------------------------------------