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• Re: 1.6L NA diesel "rebuild?"
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Tue, 8 May 2001 20:01:21 -0700
  ...It is most unwise to undertake any "shortcut overhaul" work on a diesel engine due to the higher compression, the technical demands of machining...
• Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 10:29:11 -0700
  Find an 1.9 TD AAZ from a Mk3 (1993 (?) - 1999 ) The diesel heads call it a "one wire" diesel. This wire connects to...
• Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 16:50:44 -0500
  ...the trouble and expense of installing a diesel in their van vs staying with a goline engine???? Gasoline here in my are can be...
• Re: need engine options for '82 diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 29 May 1999 11:52:47 -0700
  ...you already have a diesel vanagon - set up > to run a 4cyl inline vw engine... why dont you just switch to a golf or...
• Re: Diesel Longevity
  Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 18:17:43 -0500
  ...Thus, a diesel engine spends > its life under higher load than does a rabbit diesel. This would seem to > call for driving the diesel...
• Re: Reverting A Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:25:08 -0600
  Entity Scott Walker spoke thus: > I am considering reverting my '82 Westy with incomplete I-4 1.8 gas engine to > 1.6 diesel...
• Dead Diesel Vanagon on EPage
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 22:09:23 -0500
  Anybody interested in a Diesel Vanagon with a "cracked" engine? I have no info, just saw this ad while surfing. Contact them not me...
• Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 verses 1.9???
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 22:24:51 -0400
  Some people don't like diesels. Some people aren't comfortable with diesels when all they have used is gas powered engines. Some people...
• Re: ? Consequences of Broken Timing Belt (Diesel I4) ?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 11:47:00 -0600
  Yes, the diesel is an interference engine. In the belt breaks, the pistons will hit the valves. In our experience, this bends the valves...
• Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:17:00 -0800
  To add to Neil's suggestions, I think a Boxeer engine (USA) a 2.0 Common Rail turbo diesel would be nice but not...
• Re: 82 Diesel fuh sale
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 07:38:46 -0800
  ...FS - 82 diesel Vanagon > >The good: >82 Diesel Vanagon. Stock 1.6 we'll-get-there-eventually diesel engine. Runs >well, a little diesel...
• Re: The hottest engine swap going?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 17 May 2007 18:42:48 -0400
  ...The hottest engine swap going? Isn't it the same engine, with a diesel head? Sudhir On 5/17/07, TC <trclark@shaw.ca...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 15:31:03 -0800
  There is a diesel boxer for sale as a replacement engine in aircraft. Available certified on the Cessna 182, Mahle, and a couple of...
• RE: Questions About Buying Diesel Westi
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Drahzal
  Fri, 7 Feb 97 08:10:45 PST
  ...The pressure inside the cylinder is much higher for the diesel. If you replace the seals on a bad engine, the internal engine pressure...
• Re: anyone know how the 1.8 TDI compares to past VW diesels?
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 17 Jul 2006 21:28:05 -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: 83 Diesel help (rare 5 speed diesel)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 18:04:59 EST
  ...I have a 5 speed > with > a 1.9L NA diesel that is in great shape(the engine that is) and 15in rims so...
• Re: Overlands Diesel Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:15:10 -0800
  ...I am curious as to how well the Diesel engines do at the high RPM's that the stock vanagon transmissions run at highway...
• Re: Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Thu, 14 Dec 2006 12:22:42 -0500
  ...Diesel (AAZ) engine conversion questions > My worry centres on just what precautions owners of older TD's will > have to take when running on...
• Re: I4
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 10:54:09 -0700
  His van originally was a diesel, converted to a 1.9 WBX and then to the I4. Once the engine and trans are removed...
• WTB Diesel Intermediate Plate
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 15 May 2005 21:24:29 -0500
  I'm looking for the metal plate that goes between the engine and transmission on a diesel vanagon. Thanks, Jim
• Iveco diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 19:47:19 EST
  Saw an ad in the Richmond, VA trading post for an Iveco diesel truck with a 5-cylinder AIR-cooled engine? Anyone ever heard...
• WTB: Diesel engine compartment sheetmetal
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Sun, 11 Jun 2000 21:07:07 EDT
  My 82 Westy diesel is missing the sheetmetal on both sides of the engine. I have the piece that goes around the muffler. Does...
• Re: Diesel engine and tranny removal, 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 19:35:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I > suppose you can block off the diesel fuel return fuel line, as you > won't need that for the gas engine, will you...
• Re: [subaruvanagon] Diesel to Gas engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 00:35:38 EDT
  ...YOU GOTTA RAISE THE STOCK 82 diesel vanagon 4-speed gearing, and it is not hard to do ! Scott Foss - turbo diesel vanagon & conversion...
• Re: Hybrid Engine Conversion (LVC, but it is nearly Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:59:08 -0700
  ...There are > several such buses in the Portland, OR fleet (TriMet). > The diesel engine is connected to a generator that only feeds the > battery...
• Re: Vanagon Re Power...with VW motor..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:07:16 -0800
  ...By the way, the diesel Vanagon engines were rated at 48 hp. Mark 82 diesel Westy 83 diesel passenger 83 diesel stretch Don Hanson...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:58:06 -0600
  ...With a gas > >>> engine when you lift your foot the engine and the vehicle slows down. With a > >>> Diesel the vehicle will only slow...
• Re: another diesel question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 21:22:33 -0700
  ...another diesel question The 1.6D engine in the cars and Vanagon are the same. Some of the accessories, brackets, pulleys, oil pan and...
• '82 Diesel features and price
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:40:59 -0500
  ...He says the current diesel engine just needs an injection pump. It sounds like a good deal, but I can't get in touch...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 22:50:04 -0800
  ...What were the reaction of the authorities when they learned that the engine is not diesel anymore, and did you have to do anything...
• Re: Diesel Powered Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:54:54 -0400
  ...Diesel fan, purist, and self sufficient mechanic, you have many advantages over someone that has no experience with Vanagons, or the Diesel engines. With...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:39:30 -0800
  ...With a gas >>> engine when you lift your foot the engine and the vehicle slows down. With a >>> Diesel the vehicle will only slow...
• Re: part needed: diesel tranny
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 05:22:07 -0700
  ...The DK tranny gearing is to tall for a diesel Westy with it's stock 1.6 engine. This is because of the power...
• Diesel Engine Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - zzyzx
  Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:36:07 -0700
  I am the new proud owner of an 82 diesel pass. van. Currently it has a gas 1.8L 87 GTI. What are some...
• Re: Diesel AC question. WHat triggers the clutch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 29 Apr 2004 16:18:59 -0700
  ...Diesels don't have a distributor... > > > > So, on vw diesel engines, what controls the compressor > > clutch? Is there an automatic switch that will turn...
• Re: 82 Diesel Westy Problem
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 16:55:47 PDT
  ...While the gas system is electronic, the diesel injection system is completely mechanical. There are no engine control electronics. Interesting how that works :-) Now...
• Re: diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:35:39 -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...
• 1.6 litre diesel heads - regular vs turbo-diesel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 03:01:21 -0700 (MST)
  ...Does anyone have any experience of using a regular head on a turbo- diesel engine, and with what results, longevity, etc.? I'm also...
• diesel to gas conversion ongoing...
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Fri, 3 May 2002 21:10:07 -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 engine
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:15:36 -0700
  ...I also have a '84 Volvo that has a Volkswagen diesel engine in it. >It's a 6 cylinder. >I was wondering if this...
• DIESEL is............
  Historical mailing list - Steven Broomhead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 22:50:30 -0500
  One final word of advice .......DON'T BUY A DIESEL D = D@MNED I = INSIDIOUS E = ENGINE; S = SLUGGISH,, E = EMBARRASSING, L = LATHARGIC
• Re: Want to test drive some diesel vanagons - Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:36:40 -0400
  ...if there's anyone in the Seattle area with a diesel vanagon (any engine), who'd be willing to take me for a quick...
• VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 14:23:00 -0800
  ...DEC9 see the ad titled diesel engine for $400( I thought you said it was only $300? It is!!). Only 98K and still in...
• Re: diesel tach
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:59:55 -0700
  ...asking for 'jetta diesel tach' ..? >> that's what you want.. >> it wouldn't be a diesel tach for an AAZ engine .. >> it would be...
• Re: Plastic(Alloy?) Vs Steel Engine Cover in a Diesel Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 19:58:07 -0700
  ...Plastic(Alloy?) Vs Steel Engine Cover in a Diesel Vanagon.. I've the option on the lighter weight plastic/alloy? engine cover to replace...
• Re: FS: '74 Bus & 90 Jetta / WTB: Diesel Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Feb 1997 02:00:53 -0500 (EST)
  ...looking into an ?84/85? or so Quantum wagon with the turbo-diesel engine. Happy hunting, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
• Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Tue, 12 Jan 1999 19:32:04 EST
  I am inclined to agree with Chris as far as going with a gas, as opposed to diesel engine...turbo or not. I'm...
• Re: Overland TDD conversion details
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 8 Feb 2003 21:18:23 -0800
  ...A diesel has a very different torque curve than a gasoline engine. There's also no engine vacuum on a diesel; I can't...
• RE: Ultimate Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 4 Jun 97 19:17:19 UT
  ...ThVolvo six-diesel: It is the other way round Volvo used to buy Diesel engines from VW (2,5l six-Turbodiesel) and still do...
• 1.9 NA diesel vs. 1.6 NA diesel
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 20:40:55 -0400
  Hello, Does anyone know the specs of a 1.9 naturally-aspirated diesel? I am wondering how much more power it would give me...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 21 Nov 2014 06:50:57 -0400
  ...The engine was running. An hour later I passed it again. Still >> there, still running. >> >> I know that diesel engines in the old days...
• Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Sat, 14 Mar 1998 23:07:18 -0500
  ...with 700 miles on new engine (Awating window tint and wheels) 82 Diesel L with carbed Rabbit engine (belongs to friend) 74 Bus (Dad...
• Re: Engine performance vs tire size
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 10:39:51 -0800
  ...They had the 1.9 Diesel industrial engine and a air-cooled Vanagon > transmission with the 4.57 final drive . This engine, non-turbo...
• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:38:59 -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...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:31:32 -0600
  ...With a gas engine when >>> you lift your foot the engine and the vehicle slows down. With a >>> Diesel the vehicle will only slow...
• Re: diesel engine replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 20:55:41 -0700 (PDT)
  ...about a replacement for my 82 vanagon diesel ...I found a good > deal on a low mileage engine from an 86 jetta . > > _it looks...
• Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:08:06 -0800
  ...On 12/2/20, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > My van is a high top Westfalia with a turbo diesel engine, 1.6 liter...
• Inline 4cyl kit in Portland, Oregon now includes an engine & diesel starter !
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 15:37:42 -0700
  ...Kit is now $990, and includes Bosch re-mfg diesel starter and 1.8l CIS engine in a rolling '87 Jetta chassis! (Carry everything...
• Re: omni engine...
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 23:08:47 -0800
  The bell housing on the Vanagon diesel is different. It allows the engine to mount at a 50 (or is it 45?) degree angle...
• Running Diesel Engines on Propane
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 18:34:39 -0500
  ...Since we are talking about engine conversions again, I have an interesting (to me, at least) idea, for your comments: Convert a Diesel engine...