On Wed, 23 Jul 2003, Martin Jagersand wrote:

>     How critical is it that a 82 diesel engine have the
>    oil squirter system. I have a very good 82 that
>    requires a new engine. I have a factory rebuilt 1.5
>    that I am considering installing. Without the
>    squirters, how much of a detriment will there be on a
>    new engine?

> Driving style and condition of the rest of the drivetrain
> will affect the load and wear on the engine. A good condition drivetrain
> (e.g. exact wheel alignment, good bearings and CV's etc) with
> the 5.43 final drive ratio can do a top speed of about 65Mph / 100-110km/h
> (+-10% or so). At that road speed the engine is turning 4000rpm
> and developing nearly its rated 50HP

Incidentally, the 1.5L is *not* rated at 50 hp, and if you swap for a 1.5
your top speed will probably suffer accordingly.

Did NA Vanagon diesels have oil squirters?  I thought those were only in
the turbos.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si