Date:         Thu, 8 Nov 2001 20:28:11 -0900
Reply-To:     Michael Moery <mikemoery@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Moery <mikemoery@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?
In-Reply-To:  <001c01c168d9$3e115600$5fbb173f@patco>
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The biggest problem with that is that the normally aspirated diesel put
into the Vanagon isn't made to be turbocharged: block isn't as stout, no
oil sprayed under the pistons for cooling, etc.  These engines can be
turbocharged, but the wastegate bypass pressure has to be set low, so as
not to destroy the engine.  In short, you won't be able to utilize the
full potential of the blower (assuming it's in working condition in the
first place).  As was mentioned previously, it makes more sense to
replace the whole engine with a real factory turbodiesel.  I have the TD
from a Quantum in my Westie, and the improvement is amazing.  Lots of
power, but very frugal at the pump, unlike those thirsty gas burning
vans :-)
Mike Moery, Anchorage, AK
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Pat Dooley
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 7:45 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?

Interesting to see what this thing goes for.
I have 3 of them sitting in my garage with the intake and exhaust
manifolds.
Even have an exhaust mani off a diesel quantum for chrissakes.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
> Of Gnarlodious
> Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 11:28 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: ebay Diesel turbo unit: how much work?
>
>
> Item:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=
> 597594585&
> r=0&t=0
> How much work to install '83  Diesel Vanagon?
>
> Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
>