Former VWDieselParts.com Forum

I have sitting in my garage on a pallet a 1.6NA diesel, with everything needed to drop it into your vanagon. Engine is factory remanufactured. include mounts, tranny, cold start cables, alternator, headers, etc. EVERYTHING. pictures available on request. i had the in mind for a project, but a pendin...

i find it neat that no one has even given any decent info on the question :) i understand the great debate here. but using NA injectors, 7-9psi, intercooled, metal head gasket ... and not trying to race the damn car, keeping a good eye on oil temps ... i'm not concerned. besides, it's jsut a researc...

I had an interesting talk with a fella that converts vanagons to diesels. He said when using TD's he prefers to use a k14 or t2 rather then the k24. i know the k14 is smaller, which means it'd spool quicker, but i'm trying to figure out what the major advantages of either would be. any input or link...

back in the late 70's early 80's a few companies offered turbo kits for the vw diesels, as well as gas engines etc. the BAE (Bob's Automotive Engineering) kit for example included exhauut manifold exhaust outpipe intake manifold air cleaner turbo as well as other assorted hoses, ducting, grommets, e...

I think the BAE kit was the most popular, but i've also heard of kits from Callaway, and Spearco. At the same time, i've heard that Callaway never made a diesel turbo kit. I've found some info on the BAE kit online, instructions and whatnot, but nothing for any other makers. Does anyone have a old d...

Hey folks, i'm in the market for an engine stand. something folding would be nice.

any suggestions on something decent.

See, that's the thing. I think i have a handle on what i need to do. But whenever i search, i come up with very little that's actually useful. I find all sorts of smart ass replies, or just things that in general un-helpful. I can't seem to find a documented process anywhere. which is why i asked. i...

i know .. search the forums right? Well, i'd like to re-address this topic. Hopefully pull some actual info from the topic rather then "save your money" or "anything's possible with a welder" We all know that something such as converting a honda to a VW diesel is possible, it'll ...

Anyone have any idea what the rabbit diesel automatic trannys gear ratios were. i'm talking 82/83, the one attached to the 1.6NA.