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Date:         Sat, 8 Mar 2003 21:12:02 -0800
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Vwdiesel] Need help getting parts from Germany
Comments: To: Charlie Smith <charlie@elektro.cmhnet.org>,
          Diesel List <vwdiesel@vwfans.com>
Comments: cc: Bob O Shaughnessy <vanagon@columbus.rr.com>
In-Reply-To:  <200303090457.h294v3K17691@elektro.cmhnet.org>
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Charlie Smith wrote:

> Earlier, Bob O Shaughnessy wrote: > > > > > In order to do my TD Westfalia project right, I need to get a few > parts > >from Germany, where the JX engine (1.6 TD for the Vanagon) was sold. > > > > Specifically, I need the Diesel fuel pump, the injector lines and the > >oil pan with the fitting for the oil drain line from the turbo. > > > > I've been trying to find someone over there who has a good chance of > >getting these parts and will ship to the US. > > > You can get by without those parts. I don't know what year engine you > are using, but on the earlier injection pumps you can adjust total fuel > injected to be greater - to take advantage of the extra air pushed in > by the turbo. All that will happen without the pressure diaphram > is that you may go too rich (black smoke) before turbo boost builds > up after nailing the throttle. > > The oil drain return fitting is simple to weld into the oil pan. > Charlie, are you saying that you can use the turbocharger with an unmodified 1.6NA injection pump? If you have done this successfully, I'd like to hear the details. I am in the same boat as Bob. I have a 1985 Jetta 1.6TD motor and a set of Quantum manifolds and turbo. I know that the TD injectors are different, and it's possible that the fuel delivery valves and pump cam are different also. I have run my van with the full Jetta engine installed, but I'm looking for a JX injector pump to clear the stock engine lid.

I have also considered fabricating the oil drain fitting by welding/drilling/tapping a regular oil pan, but I have the fortune of owning a TD Vanagon oil pan. I would weld before buying one.

Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia diesel


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