I am really looking foreward to using and working on my diesel, I ordered
oil filters, fuel filter, air filter and a manual from Bus Depot today! Can
I use the Rotella 15-40 oil that I use in my 1984 GMC diesel? I want to keep
"Sammy" unning for a long time!!

Fred
82 Westy  "Sammy"
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sylvain B" <sylvain1960@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2000 9:53 AM
Subject: Re: !982 Diesel

> I am sure you will like you diesel A LOT (If you are not in a hurry... ;)
> reliable, easy maintenance, cheap on gas...
> Take a look at this site about Diesel vanagons
> www.cs.rochester.edu/u/jag/vw/
>
> Sylvain B�langer
> Montreal Quebec
> 1.6l TD westy
>
>
>
> >From: Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
> >Reply-To: Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: Re: !982 Diesel
> >Date: Mon, 25 Dec 2000 10:31:21 -0800
> >
> >A timing belt change should be the minimum consideration.  The oil and
fuel
> >systems are potential sources of expensive problems.  You can avoid
> >spending
> >$$$ by performing some preventive maintenance before trying to start the
> >engine.
> >
> >All of the 1.6 liter normally aspirated diesels use the same block and
head
> >through about 1985.  1986 or so through 1992 have hydraulic lifters with
a
> >cylinder block and head that are not interchangeable with older engines.
> >Turbocharged models are essentially the same, but have oil nozzles that
> >spray on the piston for cooling and different valves in the head.  These
> >are
> >very suitable for Vanagon installation with or without the turbo system.
> >
> >You should consider buying a factory service manual (Bentley) ASAP.  It
> >will
> >prove an invaluable tool.  www.busdepot.com usually has them for a far
> >better price than the VW dealer.  Bentley will tell you how to change the
> >timing belt, which is basically:  1) remove upper belt cover.  2) remove
> >valve cover.  3) rotate engine until #1 piston is at TDC.  4)loosen
> >tensioner pulley and remove belt.  5) use $200 worth of special tools to
> >correctly position crank, cam, and injector pump.  6) install new belt,
> >tension.  7) check pump timing, adjust if necessary.  8) reassemble.  9)
> >drive and enjoy the most reliable Vanagon available (yes, it is slow).
I'm
> >probably forgetting something here, check the Bentley!
> >
> >After sitting for 5 years, there may be some internal engine corrosion.
I
> >would change the oil and filter before anything else, and plan on
changing
> >again in 500 or so miles.  Oil is cheap, engines are expensive.  Be sure
to
> >use the correct filter for the diesel Vanagon.  It is different from all
> >other VW diesel oil filters and has an anti-drainback valve to help
reduce
> >the time lag between startup and full oil pressure.  Bus Depot carries
them
> >too.  Buy one at a VW dealer for about $10 if you can't wait.  Do not
> >tighten the oil drain plug too much.  The aluminum casting will crack and
> >oil pans are very expensive when you can find them (not very often).
> >
> >The fuel system is just as important.  Buy a new filter.  I cannot
> >speculate
> >what the condition of the fuel in your tank is.  In 5 years time, it
could
> >be full of algae that will immediately plug your fuel system.
> >Unfortunately, draining the tank is a daunting task.  You could try to
> >siphon a bit of it for inspection.
> >
> >Pay close attention to the oil level in the engine.  Nothing will destroy
> >your engine faster than too little oil.  Diesel engines consume small
> >amounts of oil in normal operation.  An engine that has been sitting for
5
> >years could burn it at an amazing rate until any cylinder corrosion is
> >gone.
> >I had an engine that ran well but consumed 1 quart of oil every 75 miles.
> >Keep checking the oil!  When you have "broken in" the engine again, check
> >the compression.  By then you should have a Bentley manual to tell you
the
> >acceptable values.
> >
> >The diesel Vanagon transmission is different from all other models.  1982
> >models have 4 speeds.  1983 models are 5 speeds.  The gearing is much
lower
> >than gasoline vans.
> >
> >You will find much help from the members of this list with your diesel
> >Vanagon.  Also consider subscribing to the VW diesel list at
www.vwfans.com
> >for diesel-specific information.
> >
> >Mike Snow
> >1982 Westfalia 1.6TD
> >1983 ASI 1.6D
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of
> >Frederick M. Wasserstein
> >Sent: Monday, December 25, 2000 2:23 AM
> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >Subject: !982 Diesel
> >
> >
> >Merry Christmas Everybody,
> >I have a 1982 with a diesel, I have been told that this motor is the same
> >as
> >other VW's  (golf). How would I optain a list of ones that were exactly
the
> >same? Does that include tranny ofr just motors? Is there an easy way to
> >change the timing belt. Mine has been parked by the PO for about 5 years
> >and
> >I am thinking before I drive it this Summer I ought to repace the Timing
> >belt! Please help if you can!
>
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