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• Strange diesel question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:21:33 -0600
  ...My question is could a head from a tdi bolt up and work on my 1.6 na block? I know they are similar...
• frydae is slipping by...
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Fri, 28 May 2010 15:11:23 -0400
  ...one photo showed me why thesamba.com is called that : ) Regards, Peter Kraiker http://studiofstop.com '05 Jetta TDI wagon <westy tbd>
• squeaking body
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:23:02 -0700
  ...Are there some points to lubricate which will eliminate these noises? Thanks Jim '82 Vanagon diesel '81 Rabbit diesel (for sale) '99 Jetta TDI
• wanted: kennedy I4 to vanagon 091 tranny adaptor plate
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 24 Sep 1999 14:47:55 -0600
  Anyone got a Kennedy adaptor plate that I could use to attach a TDI to the 091 tranny in an '86 Vanagon? Surely these...
• 2.1l to TDI conversion
  Historical mailing list - Penberthy, Thomas
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 15:42:46 -0800
  Has anyone done this? I'm totally into the idea of having my Vanagon purring along with more HP and still manage over 25mpg...
• Interesting Mercedes Diesel Camper (non-VW content)
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 30 Mar 2001 21:20:31 -0500
  ...573142427& r=0&t=0 Maynard '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" '93 EV GL "Klinger" '00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo" '84 Jetta GL TD "Donor"
• Re: Aux gas tank go boom
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:04:45 -0800
  ...Tainted "investigative journalism" ever since Myron Lind 81 Westy 82 Diesel Westy getting a mechanical TDI
• Re: � � � Re: Syn oil in Co nverted S/A Inline 4
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 17:19:39 EDT
  In a message dated 9/6/02 5:05:44 PM, mwmiller@cwnet.com writes: > So did my TDI but these engines didn't...
• TDI or not?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:51:01 -0800
  If I get a Vanagon with a turbo diesel, would it be having more trouble than if I bought a diesel without turbo? I...
• Re: VW PHOTO CALENDAR VOTING - STARTS NOW
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 4 Dec 2004 15:09:56 -0800
  ...knology.net/~vw/vws/camel/ '84 Westy Hershey -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg
• Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 16:56:42 -0500
  ...Dana 85 Westy 04 Beetle TDI
• window seal needs - BD ones are from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sun, 9 Apr 2006 01:25:13 -0400
  ...Dana 85 Westy 1.9TD 04 Beetle TDI
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 13:42:24 -0400
  ...I > > asked overland parts who used to offer a TDI conversion for the vanagon > > and they confirmed that the TDI in a vanagon with...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 22:34:57 -0400
  ...Jetta TDI Wagon (mine) > 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) > 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) > 1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI) > 1986 Jetta...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:28:43 -0500
  ...If you need more for > > whatever reason, well...the V6 TDI could be fitted more easily than the > > Mercedes, perhaps. > > > >
• Re: VW's 'new' van
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 22:58:40 -0700
  ...The van however, > is > available in Mexico, including TDI. > Florian > > On Mon, Oct 6, 2008 at 10:20 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com...
• Re: TDIs and Automatic -- Custom Gears?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 13:25:13 -0700
  ...of luck for 70+ MPH all day driving and having a TDI. What can I say, a 1970s design that we want to run...
• 1.9l Turbo Diesel Group purchase.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 22:14:40 -0400
  ...That's not a TDI, but the same indirect injection engine that has been available in Canada in post '93 (I think) Volkswagens. Why...
• Re: 5 speed
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:49:58 -0600
  That is my dream for Velma a tdi with a 5 speed!! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jan 12, 2012 5:33...
• Re: I'm new at this
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 22:37:56 -0700
  The TDI is the new computerized Diesel Engine that VW is installing in their Beetles, Jettas and Passats and soon to be in the...
• off topic F.S. 2002 Golf GLS TDI
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 15:33:44 -0500
  ...Here are the details below that I put the local auto trader (it's also on canadatrader.com): "2002 VW Golf GLS TDI 5spd...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 23:45:19 -0400
  ...Jetta TDI Wagon (mine) > 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) > 1991 Jetta TD (daughter's) > 1987 Vanagon Syncro est alia (self camperized, TDI) > 1986 Jetta...
• Re: Suspension issue
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 5 Sep 2017 11:48:10 -0400
  ...or the TDI certification group. Stephen Mobile > On Sep 5, 2017, at 11:44 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > >> On 5 Sep , 2017...
• Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 01:54:07 -0400
  ...2004-2005 Passat TDI, PD engine?
• Re: weekender syncro..?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 16:55:12 -0500
  http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1805969 Jack BottsColumbia, MO '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender '14 Passat SE TDI > Date: Fri, 31...
• Pan-American?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 14:07:01 -0500
  ...They were TDI powered syncro Eurovans. I thought the program ended by saying these vehicles would be sold in the US sometime in the...
• Goodyear Marathon Radials
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 11:08:35 -0400
  ...Maynard Southard OvO '79 '82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt" '82 Vanagon GL Diesel '93 EV GL "Klinger" '00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo" '84 Jetta GL...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:20:21 -0800
  ...Is it really an 81 or a mis-labeled 82? Myron Lind 81? Westy 82 Diesel Westy getting a Mechanical TDI
• Re: reverse power steering
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:21:52 -0400
  ...Why can't you use the stock TDI power steering pump? Mike Snow Hi Michael, I am trying to run one serpentine belt and...
• Looking for a passenger-side (i.e. right side) diesel motor mount?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:56:15 -0400
  ...and I just noticed it! Gotta get Sunny ready for summer camping! Please pmail me Michael Sullivan http://www.haywood-sullivan.com/vanagon/TDI
• Fridge Magic
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 24 Mar 2005 09:44:57 -0800
  ...84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg 1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended...
• Re: 88 2.1 engine for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:58:15 -0700
  At 9/19/2006 03:49 PM, Buffalo 66 wrote: >Hey all- > I'm working on a TDi conversion, and don't need this...
• Re: engine efficiency, I4s, subies, etc
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Nov 2001 17:35:38 +1200
  ...However both my past 96 passat tdi wagon and current >99.5 tdi jetta haves lotts of pep at a usable rpm. With my...
• New guy introduction
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Thu, 1 May 2014 16:04:10 -0700
  ...Kind regards, Mike M � 1990 Westy 2000 Passat Wagon 2003 Jetta TDI Wagaon 2014 Jetta TDI Wagon
• Re: Syncro TDI installation question...
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 11:23:36 -0800
  ...The question is, how do I START >>> the motor??? With the TDI being 19.5:1 compression ratio the stock > Syncro >>> starter will have...
• Re: clean air again
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Wed, 4 Aug 1999 12:51:07 -0400
  ...To your first point, my 97 Passat TDI produces almost no brown haze-forming Nitrous oxides and it gets 48 mpg. I believe the...
• Re: 82 VW Vanagon oil spray
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:16:11 -0600
  ...see graphs at www.cs.yale.edu/homes/jag/vw/engine/tdiswap/tdiswap.html) However, if you drive just a little bit slower, 55Mph...
• Re: Supercharged Westy Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:24:43 -0700
  ...A stock TDI with 155 ft.lbs will go up a hill much faster than a stock vanagon even though it only has 90hp...
• Re: Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 31 May 2005 20:18:15 -0700
  ...Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations Hi David, Your hi powered TDI observations are quite interesting. Especially that you can keep it cool enough despite...
• Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 11:47:28 -0600
  ...I > > asked overland parts who used to offer a TDI conversion for the vanagon > > and they confirmed that the TDI in a vanagon with...
• Re: Starter
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 19 Mar 2016 21:42:55 -0500
  ...Van Cafe sells an adapter that allows you to install a late model TDI starter. On the WBX. That combination eliminates the need for...
• Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 07:46:00 -0800
  ...Just picked up a Jetta TDI last week. John Rodger 88 Westy 00 Jetta TDI Richard Bias wrote: > Good morning All, > I see on...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 14:36:52 -0800
  ...However, TDI engines are one of the cleanest petrol-fueled engines around, when compared to the cleanest gas engines by Honda, when compared in...
• Re: List of Vanagon engine conversions that fit below the stock engine lid...
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 11:15:28 -0500
  Don't forget about the TDI options... I know that the now rare "2.5L 5cly TDI - model AEL" works in the Syncos without...
• Pop-Top Screen Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 23:16:10 +0000
  ...Any links for me? Jack '86 Weekender Westy '14 Passat TDI (grrrr)
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 13:38:36 -0500
  ...Jack Botts Columbia, MO '86 Vanagon Westfalia Weekender '14 Passat SE TDI > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:27:03 -0400 > From: szpejankowski@GMAIL...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:40:07 -0600
  Wow I wish I had some cash for tdi or 1.9td- aaz? Looks like a jack pot for my engine upgrade! !!!! Velma 82diesel...
• back from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 15:46:43 -0800
  ...I looked at and drove TDI and Audi 5cyl Vanagons. After I haver sifted through my messages and responded to private mail I will...
• Re: brake light problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill Hopper
  Sun, 18 Aug 2002 21:40:29 -0700
  ...Thanks again, Bill 84 westy 2002 jetta tdi
• Yellow euro headlight bulbs? H4?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 06:40:14 -0700
  ...knology.net/~vw/dadada.jpg'84 Westy Hershey -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey/'01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg
• Re: VW Calendar - VOTING BEGINS NOW!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 22 Dec 2004 20:02:59 -0800
  ...knology.net/~vw/vws/camel/ '84 Westy Hershey -> http://www.knology.net/~vwghost/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg
• Re: Diesel input shaft
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Fri, 20 Dec 2013 09:08:57 -0800
  Date:� � Thu, 19 Dec 2013 00:25:54 -0500 From:� � Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@WESTYVENTURES.COM> Subject: Re: Diesel input shaft Any waterboxer input shaft...
• Vanagon NOT sighting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 7 Nov 2007 11:33:41 -0800
  ...Was it NOT you? Chris S. '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle...
• Re: [Syncro] Feedback on gearing options, TDI converted vans
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:22:51 -0500
  1800 to 3500 seems great the way I have the engine set up currently. Greatest torque in the 2000-2800 range, but that's...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - Ford Focus Engine alternative
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:11:01 -0500
  ...How many are on the R-TDI going into the ECU? Jim Akiba > On 1/11/08, David Marshall <mailinglist@fastforward.ca> wrote: > > Jim...
• Re: Vanagon? Really? Gasoline vs. Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:02:22 -0600
  ...ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > With minor mods to the tdi and te old one wire injection pump juiced up too > I should...
• Re: Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Thu, 4 May 2000 17:43:17 -0500
  ...Sullivan Marshfield Hills, MA Central America 2001 or bust! '87 VW Vanagon GL Syncro Westfalia "Sunny" (soon to be TDi-powered) '86 VW Syncro...
• Re: Looking for Grey pad to complete bed in 88vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:48:44 -0800
  ...Anyone got one? Know > where I > can get one? Thanks! > > > -- > Chris > 88 Vanagon GL > 02 Golf GLS TDI > -- Chris 88 Vanagon GL 02 Golf...
• Re: To Diesel or not to Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 17:46:03 -0800
  To compare a diesel Westy to a new TDI is not a very fair way to let this guy know about driving a diesel...
• Re: Replacing the starter on my 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 21 Jan 2017 14:10:41 -0800
  Go Westy's starters and Karl's adapted TDI starters are self-supporting and don't need the bushing. You can get the Golf...