Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 20:26:38 -0700
Reply-To: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject: Re: TDI or diesel engine replacement
In-Reply-To: <004401c26121$612ba320$6800a8c0@cpds.local>
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Don't think it was a Westy. Think the rear deck was stock, wouldn't want it
other wise. Didn't drive it or see it really, just drove into the parking
lot.
My TDI revs to 4700, that's only 5 hundred below what my van's red line is
and I almost never rev the van over 4200 max, usually 4K. Fast enough for
me and the TDI would do the same.
YMMV.
Mike
On 9/20/02 8:45 PM, "Dana Showers" <dshowers@cpds.net> wrote:
> Was that a Westy? How did the rear deck look?
>
> Did you see it drive, or did you drive it? Do you know anything about
> what Matthew Pollard told me?
>
> "as for tdi, i've been advised to avoid them because the rpm's are not
> high enough for the vanagon gearing. This is from Karl that is THE
> diesel guy."
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dana
>
> dshowers@cpds.net
> 717.732.9531
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Miller [mailto:mwmiller@cwnet.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 3:38 PM
> To: Dana Showers; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: TDI or diesel engine replacement
>
>
> Overland offers this conversion. The one I saw looked really clean but
> it was their demo van.
>
> Mike
>
> On 9/20/02 12:19 PM, "Dana Showers" <dshowers@CPDS.NET> wrote:
>
>> Has anyone replaced their gas Westy engine with a diesel of any kind?
>>
>> Any long term experiences?
>>
>> Is there a tome of knowledge somewhere on this topic?
>>
>> How would this effect my existing gas lines?
>>
>> Has anyone tried the 50 degree installation? I would hate to modify
>> my bed for the vertical install. Is the vibration and noise a
>> problem? Are there any reliability issues with this installation?
>>
>> Does anyone know a mechanic that has done this before?
>>
>> What kind of fuel mileage do you get? (please let me know which engine
>
>> you have)
>>
>> I am considering either a TDI, like my 2001 Beetle, or a Subaru
>> engine.
>>
>> I have heard mileage of up to 30 MPG.
>>
>> On an unrelated issue, Busdepot.com has a nice genuine VW 4 round
>> headlight grill from Africa. I have not installed it yet. I know
>> their website navigation needs work, but good outfit otherwise.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Dana
>> 85 Westfalia
>>
>> dshowers@cpds.net
>>
>> 717.732.9531
>>
>
>
>
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