Date:         Sat, 11 Nov 2000 09:05:02 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
Comments: To: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>

Technically, the topic has never actually changed!  We're still trying to
noisy up the list! <g>

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Davidson" <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD


> You guys are driving my nuts!
> Why doens't someone change the subject line to reflect the topic???
>
> Bill
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Karl Mullendore" <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2000 6:13 PM
> Subject: Re: Why has the list been so quiet lately/ 1.9TD
>
>
> > But again, are we talking about a USED 2.0 engine, or new? And, what
about
> > all the extras that are needed (wiring, computer, etc. etc.)? A
free-flow
> > exhaust and a minor boost tweak on the TD puts it at more torque than
the
> > 2.0, and a MUCH broader torque curve at that. Drive both a TD and a
gasser
> > back-to-back, you will love the always-on torque of the TD. Emissions? A
> TD
> > with a catalyst will surprise you how with clean it runs. Don't forget
> also
> > how easy diesels are to diagnose should there ever be a problem. Hey, do
> my
> > opinions sound slanted? You bet, within the next two years I will be
> driving
> > an all-diesel fleet. Nothing like a TD in my book.
> >
> > Karl Mullendore
> > Westy Ventures
> > 1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD
> > 1988 Audi 80 Quattro (soon TD powered)
> > 1985 Transporter singlecab (soon 1.9TD  or 2.0TD powered)
> > ......and there may be a diesel Unimog soon....
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > > Dealing with engines "out of the box" the 2.0L Audi or Golf engine
would
> > be
> > > a better choice for both Horsepower and Torque.
> > >
> > > ENGINE  HORSE POWER             TORQUE
> > > 2.1 WBX 95@4800         117@3200
> > > 1.9 TD  75@4200         111@2400-3400
> > > 2.0 Audi        115@5400                122@3200
> > >
> > > Yes there is a little more torque on the TD @ 2400 RPM than the 2.0L
> > > Gasoline but the 2.0L gasoline engine can be had for about $900 USD
> > > (Campbell Nelson in WA) where the 1.9TD is about three times that
price!
> > It
> > > will take a lot of fill ups at the pump to make the TD pay off.
> Recently
> > > there has also been a lot of talk about how harmful Diesel emissions
MAY
> > be
> > > as compared to gasoline.  I guess the TDI is not for sale in CA or NY
> but
> > > the 2.0L gasoline motors are...
> > >
> > > Both engines are really good engines, but the gasoline motor is better
> > > suited for the gears and tires that you have install on there now as
it
> is
> > > very close to the wasserboxer in the HP and Torque peaks.
> > >
> > > My $0.02 worth anyhow!
> > >
> > > David Marshall
> >