

| Subject: | Re: ..Leaking head gasket-diesel, etc. |
| Date: | Fri, 6 Dec 1996 00:59:40 -0500 |
swright@smus.bc.ca writes >Ok, so you're not using a turbo inj. pump. How does the power compare >with the old engine after adding just the turbo? I had to increase fuel adjustment screw before I noticied much improvement. According to the Bentley manual the normal Jetta turbo diesel had 68 hp, and the "Eco" turbo diesel had 59 hp and did not have boost enrich. I suspect that the jetta or qntm injection pump would interfere with the engine cover, and a picture that I saw of the European TD van engine appeared to have boost enrich. and was rated at about 68 hp. > EGT? - I had to order a vdo EGT gauge and an extra long wire extention to >Do you have a source for these, and how much? I purchased the gauge and thermocouple wire extension from New Dimensions in San Jose, Ca. About $100. But any fap supply could order it, this one was shipped from VDO inst. in L.A. I would check the ads in "Hot VW" magazine and call around for best price. I forgot to mention that the exhaust manifold has a boss that looks like it was made for putting the thermocouple. This where I drilled and tapped a 3/8" pipe fitting for the thermocouple. >What's the correct temp ranges for this engine? A guy at a injection pump repair shop told me 1200 or 1300 F as max temp. I would like to find a reference to confirm this. I have found that if I put more fuel in, the EGT will rise along with mpg decrease down to the low 20's. Brent Taylor
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