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I got a message saying i need to confirm. I tried the link that was sent to
me but it keeps telling me something about parameters not being met. The
link doesn't work. What do I do.

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> There are 8 messages totalling 362 lines in this issue.
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> Topics of the day:
>
>   1. Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel? (6)
>   2. GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser (2)
>
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>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:42:11 +0100
> From:    thewestyman <zolo@FOXINTERNET.NET>
> Subject: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
> Hello to the List,
>
> I have a weak 1.6 engine now that I would like to change to a 110-150 HP =
> 1.9 that can cruise 70-80 mph easily and won=E2=80=99t get afraid of =
> hills.
>
> My question is; which type of engine is the one that fits well without =
> much trouble? I noticed, that there are different code letters.  And =
> what extra parts to obtain for the exchange? =20
>
> I am in Europe now, but the knowledge is in the Vanagon List and I hope, =
> there are members who know specifically the answer.  That would be an =
> great help. =20
>
> Anyone can chip in?
>
> With respect,
> Zoltan
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 09:36:16 -0600
> From:    "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
>      =20
>  =20
>
>  I would like to know as well. But I don=E2=80=99t think you can increase=
>  top speed with such an upgrade. You can go a lot faster up hills and int=
> o the wind, but too speed will not change much until the transmission is =
> reheated to take advantage of the additional torque. The two diesels are =
> going to rev to pretty much the same RPM.  =20
>  =20
>
>  =20
> Jim
>  =20
>
>  =20
>  =20
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>  =20
>  =20
> >  =20
> > On Jan 31, 2021 at 4:42 AM,  <thewestyman (mailto:zolo=40foxinternet.ne=
> t)>  wrote:
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >  Hello to the List, =20
> >
> > I have a weak 1.6 engine now that I would like to change to a 110-150 H=
> P 1.9 that can cruise 70-80 mph easily and won=E2=80=99t get afraid of hi=
> lls. =20
> >
> > My question is; which type of engine is the one that fits well without =
> much trouble=3F I noticed, that there are different code letters. And wha=
> t extra parts to obtain for the exchange=3F =20
> >
> > I am in Europe now, but the knowledge is in the Vanagon List and I hope=
> , there are members who know specifically the answer. That would be an gr=
> eat help. =20
> >
> > Anyone can chip in=3F =20
> >
> > With respect, =20
> > Zoltan =20
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:24:35 +0000
> From:    Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:30:23 -0800
> From:    Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
> I have a Syncro Doka with 1.9Tdi AAZ... there's more torque than the 2.1
> WBX but not much difference in regard to top speed or or climbing a modest
> hill on freeway/highway. The 1.9Tdi is heavier than the 2.1 WBX and
> additional power is 110 compared to 90/95. I'd think a well tuned 2.2 or
> 2.3 WBX will beat it easily. If you still want a Tdi, maybe a 2.0 CR Tdi
> from a Jetta or 2.5 Tdi from an Audi will make a noticeable difference.
> I don't have the 1.9Tdi in my Doka anymore.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 08:38:28 -0800
> From:    Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
> btw... the previous owner of my Doka got himself a full camper with 1.9Tdi
> after he sold the Doka to me. Last information I got from him is removing
> the 1.9Tdi and putting in either a 3.0/3.3 Subaru or a Porsche engine... I
> don't know what his decision was.
>
> On Sun, Jan 31, 2021 at 8:30 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a Syncro Doka with 1.9Tdi AAZ... there's more torque than the 2.1
> > WBX but not much difference in regard to top speed or or climbing a
> modest
> > hill on freeway/highway. The 1.9Tdi is heavier than the 2.1 WBX and
> > additional power is 110 compared to 90/95. I'd think a well tuned 2.2 or
> > 2.3 WBX will beat it easily. If you still want a Tdi, maybe a 2.0 CR Tdi
> > from a Jetta or 2.5 Tdi from an Audi will make a noticeable difference.
> > I don't have the 1.9Tdi in my Doka anymore.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:35:14 -0600
> From:    "Jim. Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel?
>
>      =20
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>  Yep. Regeared should have been.  =20
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>  =20
> Jim
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> > On Jan 31, 2021 at 10:24 AM,  <Dennis Haynes (mailto:d23haynes57=40hotm=
> ail.com)>  wrote:
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >  So what is a reheated transmission=3F Spell check I guess=21 =20
> >
> > Dennis =20
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message----- =20
> > =46rom: Vanagon Mailing List  <vanagon=40gerry.vanagon.com>  On Behalf =
> Of Jim. =46elder =20
> > Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:36 AM =20
> > To: vanagon=40GERRY.VANAGON.COM =20
> > Subject: Re: Change 1.6 to 1.9 diesel=3F =20
> >
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >
> >  I would like to know as well. But I don=E2=80=99t think you can increa=
> se top speed with such an upgrade. You can go a lot faster up hills and i=
> nto the wind, but too speed will not change much until the transmission i=
> s reheated to take advantage of the additional torque. The two diesels ar=
> e going to rev to pretty much the same RPM. =20
> >  =20
> >
> >  =20
> > Jim =20
> >  =20
> >
> >  =20
> >  =20
> >
> >  =20
> >  =20
> > >  =20
> > >  On Jan 31, 2021 at 4:42 AM,  <thewestyman (mailto:zolo=40foxinternet=
> .net)>  wrote: =20
> > >  =20
> > >  =20
> > >  =20
> > >  Hello to the List, =20
> > >  =20
> > >  I have a weak 1.6 engine now that I would like to change to a 110-15=
> 0 HP 1.9 that can cruise 70-80 mph easily and won=E2=80=99t get afraid of=
>  hills. =20
> > >  =20
> > >  My question is; which type of engine is the one that fits well witho=
> ut much trouble=3F I noticed, that there are different code letters. And =
> what extra parts to obtain for the exchange=3F =20
> > >  =20
> > >  I am in Europe now, but the knowledge is in the Vanagon List and I h=
> ope, there are members who know specifically the answer. That would be an=
>  great help. =20
> > >  =20
> > >  Anyone can chip in=3F =20
> > >  =20
> > >  With respect, =20
> > >  Zoltan =20
> > >  =20
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:29:46 +0000
> From:    Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> Subject: GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser
>
>  Wondering....have any of you tried this?=C2=A0 I have an 85 Tintop, where
> =
> the A/C evaporator unit hangs just behind the head of driver.=C2=A0 Yeah,
> t=
> hat big contraption.=C2=A0 When I got my 2.2 Subie done, it came with a
> Sub=
> ie A/C compressor.=C2=A0 My conversion guy did the necessary hookups to
> mak=
> e it all work.
> System was converted to R-134a refrigerant (by law...if tiny leaks, R-12
> ca=
> n no longer be used).=C2=A0 "Pretty good" performance.=C2=A0 Yes, I have
> so=
> me tiny leaks somewhere, most likely in overhead evaporator or maybe some
> h=
> oses....but topping off refrigerant at the start of every summer seems to
> w=
> ork.=C2=A0 I have the proper A/C gauge thing to monitor system pressures.
>
> I am getting ready to replace my radiator fan; yes is for a 1.9 WBX motor.=
> =C2=A0 These have been NLA for at least a decade and I tried a substitute
> w=
> ith so-so success=C2=A0 (fine at 65 MPH, disappointing at 0 MPH).=C2=A0
> But=
>  Van Cafe now has them!=C2=A0 In fact, my fan is now in my hands....like
> go=
> ld!
>
> So, to install fan, radiator and condenser will have to be dropped.=C2=A0
> I=
> f there was ever a time to think about replacing serpentine A/C condenser
> t=
> o more modern parallel flow condenser, this is it.=C2=A0 GoWesty claims
> imp=
> roved performance
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/air-conditioning/24380/hi=
> gh-efficiency-a-c-condenser-?v=3D.=C2=A0=20
> <https://www.gowesty.com/product/air-conditioning/24380/hi=gh-efficiency-a-c-condenser-?v=3D.=C2=A0=20>
>
> So that's my basic question.=C2=A0 Is it worth it?=C2=A0 I plan to keep my
> =
> vanagon "forever".
> Rich
> San Diego
>
>  =20
> =20
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:45:00 -0600
> From:    Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
> Subject: Re: GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser
>
> R134a has about 20% of the cooling capacity of R12, so for equal cooling =
> your evaporator, expansion valve AND condenser need to be the same =
> percentage larger. If your condenser and expansion valve are the right =
> size for R12 the I suspect you won't see a change. But I might be =
> completely off base because the rest of the system may be over sized =
> enough to benefit.
>
> One thing you can measure. If this manufacturer's claims are legit then =
> you should see your compressor head pressure (high side pressure) drop a =
> little assuming the same outside temperature, and that would translate =
> to less load on your compressor. But you don't see a drop at the same =
> outside temperature then the product is 100% BS even if it's made with =
> parallel tubes!
>
> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf =
> Of Richard Koerner
> Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 5:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: GoWesty Parallel flow A/C Condenser
>
>  Wondering....have any of you tried this?  I have an 85 Tintop, where =
> the A/C evaporator unit hangs just behind the head of driver.  Yeah, =
> that big contraption.  When I got my 2.2 Subie done, it came with a =
> Subie A/C compressor.  My conversion guy did the necessary hookups to =
> make it all work.
> System was converted to R-134a refrigerant (by law...if tiny leaks, R-12 =
> can no longer be used).  "Pretty good" performance.  Yes, I have some =
> tiny leaks somewhere, most likely in overhead evaporator or maybe some =
> hoses....but topping off refrigerant at the start of every summer seems =
> to work.  I have the proper A/C gauge thing to monitor system pressures.
>
> I am getting ready to replace my radiator fan; yes is for a 1.9 WBX =
> motor.  These have been NLA for at least a decade and I tried a =
> substitute with so-so success  (fine at 65 MPH, disappointing at 0 MPH). =
>  But Van Cafe now has them!  In fact, my fan is now in my hands....like =
> gold!
>
> So, to install fan, radiator and condenser will have to be dropped.  If =
> there was ever a time to think about replacing serpentine A/C condenser =
> to more modern parallel flow condenser, this is it.  GoWesty claims =
> improved performance =
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/air-conditioning/24380/high-efficiency-a-=
> c-condenser-?v=3D
> <https://www.gowesty.com/product/air-conditioning/24380/high-efficiency-a-=c-condenser-?v=3D>.
> =20
>
> So that's my basic question.  Is it worth it?  I plan to keep my vanagon =
> "forever".
> Rich
> San Diego
>
>  =20
> =20
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