Date:         Sat, 1 Jun 2013 11:21:20 -0600
Reply-To:     ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel good idea?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
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The only issues Ive had with Velma is alt belt burning up switched to a
single belt set up from Scott, other than that it was due to the p o
ignorance and no know how. Definitely need more power and a gasser tranny!
Currently I'm  adding a turbo set up on mine low boost and saving for a 1.9
AAZ or 1z ahu.

Velma 82 na diesel westy
On Jun 1, 2013 11:56 AM, "Eric Caron" <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Listers,
>
>         My mistake!  The diesel is a 82.  Many people have written to me
> with info and recommendations concerning the diesel.  I'm very grateful.
>  It sounds like I do need to pass on this clean sounding camper because of
> safety for my drivers.  Reading all these adds and keeping it all straight
> is starting to make my head spin!
>
> I do feel like I'm beginning to narrow my search though.  Luckily though I
> never considered shipping a camper I now think that is a reasonable option.
>  this opens up the search area considerably.
>
> I was also lurking on the Eurovan list for ideas but it really feels to me
> that I need to return to my old friend a 84 and later vanagon Westfailia.
>  That should do it for my mid life crisis!
> Please keep the great sightings and adds coming!
>
>
> Eric Caron
>
> On Jun 1, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > In stock form the US vanagon Diesels were only 48 horsepower. Power to
> > weight and frontal surface area this is worse than the 67 and earlier
> buses.
> > When the vehicles were built the national was 55 mph. These days you
> really
> > need to be able to do 65-70 to travel comfortably on the interstates.
> Even
> > then you can get pushed around. When pushed to the limits these engines
> do
> > blow head gaskets and crack heads. The low mileage can be a warning sign.
> > Why wasn't it used? When a vehicle like this is put to regular use age
> > instead of mileage will become a problem. A lot of the rubber, plastic,
> and
> > hydraulic parts will fail. Unless you really want this vehicle and/or
> plan
> > on upgrading it I would keep looking.
> >
> > Dennis
> >
>