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Parts Sources for the TDI Conversion
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Mon, 23 Feb 1998 19:24:07 -0500
...If desired, aftermarket air-water intercooler. (Oettinger makes one) Using the standard TDI air-air intercooler one has to somehow arrange for cooling airflow...
IT'S ALIVE (and it's a turbo-diesel)
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:32:13 -0400
...I have a SAAB intercooler which I intend to install in the next couple of weeks, so things can only get better, but I...
Re: My R134a experience
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 12:16:42 -0700
...Not sure for > why though. > > > Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) '84 300D (214k...
Re: You can blame Me - was: steel coolant pipes 82 diesel Westy
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Sun, 8 Nov 2009 23:06:27 -0500
Turbo guys put a raised lip on their aluminum intercooler pipes with a fabricated vise grip tool. I lifted this quote from a webpage...
New factory 1.9 Turbo-Diesel Engines
Historical mailing list - IndianVic
Thu, 9 Apr 1998 23:26:53 EDT
...fiddling with the pump, probably a bunch more horses if an intercooler is used. They are only available in extremely limited quantity, and the...
Re: Diesel in Utah
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 14:32:10 -0800
...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (210k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
Re: Attention TDI Gurus! What is hotter, oil or compressed air?
Historical mailing list - Karl M
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 01:09:21 -0500
...The intercooler also needs better airflow than will be had in the engine compartment. Think about an air-to-water intercooler system. VW, Subaru...
Re: why swap engines
Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
Thu, 30 Jul 1998 21:51:58 -0700
...My friend's Merkur makes about 240 with volvo(big) intercooler and 3 > inch exhaust. > I could write a list a couple pages long...
Re: Another silly trivia question: Bluestar
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 22 Jul 2005 17:23:49 -0700
...availability is only one of their virtues" Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (206k) '84 300D (202k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) Olympia, WA
Re: Ignition problems, subie question (Syncro crosspost)
Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 07:28:26 -0700
...Same basic engine, 2.2L, but closed-block turbo, 186HP in stock trim, plus a WRX intercooler and boost controller. Opinions? Thanks again, Jerry...
Re: diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 1 Aug 2004 21:23:19 -0400
...David Marshall seems to have considerable experience with the diesels, the intercooler issues, etc. He'll probably chime in at some point. Edward At...
Re: 3a conversion questions
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:04:28 EST
...As to the Audi intake, I went from turbo to intercooler to intake with short pipe segments on the exhaust side of the engine...
Anyone gots a spare screw-type supercharger?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 3 Jan 2005 01:05:20 +1300
...and do not produce waste heat hence do not need an intercooler... and as a result do not need a huge exhaust to dump...
Re: Cooling Intake Air?
Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
Fri, 21 Jun 1996 23:26:51 -0700
...The intercooler is to keep the intake air from getting to high in temp, in such keeping the intake air as dense or cool...
Re: Paint for black fiberglass bumper
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 12 Jul 2005 11:31:11 -0700
...color >> with a spray can? >> =20 >> =20 >> > Casey > Biodiesel: > '87 300TD intercooler (206k)=20 > '84 300D (202k) > Gashuffer: > '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (184k) > Olympia...
Re: VW Thing (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 14:27:32 -0400
...Let me know if interested. > > > > Casey > Olympia, WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87 300TD intercooler #22 (217k) > '84 300D (216k...
Re: Which way is the air going? On the rear vents
Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 00:11:30 -0700
...the rising engine hot > air > I am going to mount an intercooler in one of the pockets in the engine > compartment. > > Seems like a...
Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 10:59:06 -0700
...WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k) '84 300D (216k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http...
Re: Anyone tried quiet car?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:12:20 -0800
...WA > >> Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > >> '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) > >> '84 300D (218k) > >> Gashuffer: > >> '89...
Re: double thermostats
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Tue, 17 Jun 2003 23:13:41 -0700
...increase the heat >transfer. > >I've seen it done with turbo intercoolers on rally cars. > > >David Brodbeck, N8SRE >'82 Diesel Westfalia >'94 Honda Civic...
Re: Propane Tanks---
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:25:29 -0800
...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Re: LVC Friday Question - What is your favorite (preferably 4WD) diesel vehicle?
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 19:43:18 -0800
...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (186K)
Hall Sender Removal Tips
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Sat, 30 Sep 2006 16:19:35 -0700
...TIA -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (218k) '84 300D (216k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
Subaruvanagon list & Vanagon-Caravelle Stuff
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 8 Oct 2000 20:56:47 +1200
...The only real problem might be clearance of inlet tract and placement of intercooler. If you don't mind modifying the engine cover, as...
Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:27:55 -0500
...I then mounted a Dawoo radiator fan in a push configuration, driving air through the Saab intercooler mounted on the underside of the fan...
What could it be?
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:34:21 -0700
...was described as being a rectangular cast aluminum or magnesium "intake intercooler looking box." For the life of me I can't imagine what...
Re: Reply Function
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 13:09:07 -0700
...WA > > > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > > > '87 300TD intercooler #22 (216k) > > > '84 300D (216k) > > > Gashuffer: > > > '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) > > > http...
Re: volvo(volkswagen)5cyl (LT)
Historical mailing list - Zach Kaplan
Sat, 25 Nov 2000 16:15:59 -0800
...This same engine in the Volvo 740 TD Intercooler put out 116 horsepower and in the Volvo 780 TD Intercooler it put out 122...
Re: AC 3rd speed not working (ever)
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Tue, 21 Jun 2005 14:02:51 -0700
...Does anyone have links to these posts, or info directly on > this issue? -- Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (205k) '84 300D (201k) Gasser: '89...
Re: Need AFM adapter so different aircleaner or cold air intake can be used- to cone or no!
Historical mailing list - mdrillock
Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:06:39 -0800
...The one you show is the small 3.3 filter box which some people use on the passenger side when they have an intercooler...
Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
Historical mailing list - John C...
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:24:49 +0000
...Has done conversions of > this type. > > He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD, even the TD with > intercooler...
Re: Air intake "scoops"
Historical mailing list
Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:50:29 EST
...They found that the scoops gave them more air flow for the intercoolers. That is pretty much it. So for a normal Vanagon owner...
Re: FS: 87 Turbo Quantum Syncro Wagon 250hp full time 4wd wagon
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Tue, 10 Oct 2000 19:37:15 -0400
...Calloway intercooler. Relocated battery. ADS/JBL/Rockford > Fosgate stereo. European headlights newer red paint. GTI seats. HKS boost and > exhaust temp guages. Hallmeter for...
Re: OT: Photo of old BMW motorhome
Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
Fri, 18 May 2001 07:06:33 -0700
...for mileage with the BMW diesel, was going to put an intercooler in sometime, but didn't really need it, easily able to keep...
'89 new to list--question regarding throttle delay off idle.
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Tue, 3 May 2005 10:25:59 -0700
...It's really nice to have that delayed lighting while fumbling with keys and kid paraphrenalia at night--enjoy! Casey Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler...
Re: Syncro van price range
Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
Sat, 6 Jan 2007 01:15:41 +0000
...WA >Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" >'87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (220k) >'84 300D (218k) >Gashuffer: >'89...
Custom Van Side Scoops
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:54:34 -0700
...channel" behind the passenger side rear wheel and ditto over the intercooler behind the driver's side rear wheel. I suppose the scoops would...
Re: diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:16:09 -0700
...A 1.9TDI with intercooler would be best of all but I doubt that Vic quoted you one of those for the prices you...
Update: vibration source found, Syncro 1.9 TD (also found a few more ponies!)
Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
Wed, 7 Apr 1999 21:52:53 -0400
...an intercooler. AFTER I go play in the snow of Oregon and Montana! <:-) Karl '87 Syncro Westy 1.9TD
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care!
Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:37:45 -0400
...IIRC, the scoops in question are being made by Mark to send air through an external engine oil cooler, and a turbo intercooler. Mounted...
Re: "Turbo 105" WBX?
Historical mailing list - pdooley
Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:38:56 -0400
...A blow through carb and no intercooler won't get you a big HP boost. The "forged" components are a necessity considering the archaic...
VW Trends and Eurospec
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Jan 2000 08:23:25 EST
...Vanagon drivers anyway (anything that doesn't buzz or have an intercooler, is foreign to them). As for Eurospec, I think it is funny...
Re: AC blower switch -- DIY fix?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 12:44:55 -0700
...Is this something > > that can > > be fixed by cleaning corroded contacts, or are they burnt, or what? > > > > TIA > > > > Casey > > __________________________________________ > > '87 300TD intercooler/propane/biodiesel...
Re: Major oil leak ...
Historical mailing list - David Hally
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:16:33 -0800
...It is just too > crowded there with the engine support, oil pressure switch, coolant > pipe, intercooler, etc. > Anyone had any experience like this? > The...
engine conversion experiences (long)
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Wed, 24 Feb 1999 10:49:05 -0800
...With an optional intercooler it can produce about 84 hp. It is a bit smoother than the TDI in terms of noise and vibrations...
Re: gauge recommendations
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:08:13 EST
...boost pressure gauge, air temperature gauge monitoring air exit temperature from intercooler, oil temperature in auxiliary oil scavenger sump, and fuel trip computer to...
Re: Re-priming diesel fuel pump:correct procedure?
Historical mailing list - Eren Berberoglu
Wed, 5 Apr 2000 08:48:11 PDT
...this works fine and starts quickly EREN BERBEROGLU 1986 TD westy w/intercooler >From: Tobin Copley <tobin.copley@UBC.CA> >Reply-To: Tobin Copley...
Re: OT: Can a boat like this be easily towed/launched with my MB/Van?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:41:50 -0700
...Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (209k) '84 300D (204k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (185K)
Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:11:14 -0700
...Has done > conversions of > this type. > > He claims that the TDI is a much better deal than the TD, > even the TD with > intercooler...
Re: Oil Buzzer advice
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:54:52 -1000
...How much does that affect what the ecu does to control fuel injector on time ? Joking......Need to fit a water-to-air intercooler...
Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel-again.
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:24 -0600
...I even left the SAAB 900 intercooler in the car. Jim On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail...
Re: aftermarket turbo/supercharger to deisel?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 11 Feb 2001 11:47:46 -0800
...The thing I want to play with is a BIG intercooler (Audi 200) and tweaked injector timing. With a 1.9TD and these mods...
Re: Temp gauge problem resolved
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:35:32 -0700
...WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative > state" > '87 300TD intercooler/propane injection #22 (219k) > '84 300D (218k) > Gashuffer: > '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition...
Re: Where do I find a new door lock actuator harness adapter?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:04:26 -0800
...WA > Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" > '87 300TD intercooler/propane #22 0-60mph 7.3sec (222k) > '84 300D (219k) > Gashuffer: > '89...
Re: Advice on TD engine problem
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 28 May 2015 09:04:45 -0700
...Easy mods for more power, once the intercooler is added. The low end torque makes it much more drivable that a high-strung 'modern...
Re: 1.9TD engine FS
Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
Thu, 1 Feb 2007 06:32:57 -0800
...power your Vanagon. > > > > my plan was- > > 1.6l turbo > > GTD injectors > > Intercooler (air/water) > > to acheive very similar results to a stock TDi. > > > > I...
Re: More horse power from the 2.1??
Historical mailing list - Cetin Seren
Fri, 26 Jul 1996 05:14:36 -0400
...Another is to put intercoolers. SAAB had the best solution early on, I do not know if they still use the same system: They...
Re: Mazda RX-7 oil cooler into the Vanagon 1.9 turbodiesel
Historical mailing list - karl
Sat, 23 Oct 1999 10:36:29 -0400
Thanks! Unfortunately my airbox is located there now, and soon the intercooler will be in that space and the airbox in the right side...
Re: water injection in vanagons, was Re: [VANAGON] Hydrogen help for the Vanagons
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:11:36 -0500
...Pre-turbo water injection is uniquely helpful in reducing the thermal load on intercoolers and extending the effective boost pressure range of smaller turbochargers...
82 Rebuilt diesel Westy for sale
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Sun, 23 Jan 2000 13:36:11 EST
...Will also include K&N air filter (I made a really cool snorkle setup when the engine was turbocharged!), air to air intercooler from...