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- Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:53 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: How fast can i go
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How fast can i go
1982 Vanagon diesel 1.6l.With no tach.,,,What speed is safe to drive at on freeway? Some people say 56mph.others say 64mph :) What is cruising rpm on this motor when i do get a tach? :?: Living in San Diego,Ca. cars on the freeway average almost 80 mph,so don't want to get run over :shock: Thanks Rich
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:42 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: Aftermarket Tach or used factory setup
- Replies: 3
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Aftermarket Tach or used factory setup
Can i buy an aftermarket tach for this 1982 Vanagon diesel. First, I think i would hook it up to the back of the alternator,but which pin or wire do i hook to. :cry: Second,do i set the tack to 4 cyl :?: Last,can someone recommend a brand or do i look at the junk yard for a certain year and car. Tha...
- Sat Oct 08, 2011 5:29 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
- Replies: 4
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Re: 1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
Just a quick thank you for the help.While i was doing the seal i found that the timing belt valve timing was off by one tooth.So having the seal leak worked out for the best.The bus was slow but i thought it was from the 48 H.P. ...I never drove over 30 mph on the test run,was waiting for the leak t...
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:38 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
- Replies: 4
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Re: 1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
Thanks for the link and help on the seal itself. After a bunch of call's i found one here in San Diego.
- Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:50 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
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1982 vanagon injector pump leak,need seal and info
Hi everyone.this seems like a great place for VW information.Just bought a 1982 Vanagon w/1.6L diesel. The IP ,injector pump, seems to be leaking fuel from the front,timing belt end of pump,also has a lot of air in fuel line.I need help with finding the front seal and maybe a rebuild kit for the I.P...