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- Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:47 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1982 diesel vanagon with 86jetta turbo need help?
- Replies: 1
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Re: 1982 diesel vanagon with 86jetta turbo need help?
Maybe use synthetic oil.Maybe adjust injection system,Timing???I am open to any ideas.
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:21 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 87 Vanagon to Diesel/TD/TDI
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9059
Re: 87 Vanagon to Diesel/TD/TDI
I WOULD SAY AN EARLY JETTA DIESEL.tHEY FIT AT A 50 DEGREE ANGLE.tHE MODIFICATION THAT CAN BE TROUBLSOME IS THE MOTOR WILL HIT THE MOTOR COVER.hOWEVER YOU CAN CUT A HOLE IN IT ABOUT 6INCHES X6.THEN MAKE A COVER WHICH ALOWS YOU TO CHECK THE OIL WITHOUT TAKING THE LID OFF.WORKED WELL FOR ME.GOOD LUCK
- Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:16 pm
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: heater motor problem in my 82 westy diesel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8528
Re: heater motor problem in my 82 westy diesel
I would start with the switch.I had the same problem and I re wired the switch.Now the switch only has two sppeds but easier than removing dash to replace motor.I have done that too.It is not as bad AS IT SEEMS
- Tue May 27, 2014 12:18 am
- Forum: Vanagon Diesel Forum
- Topic: 1982 diesel vanagon with 86jetta turbo need help?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 8247
1982 diesel vanagon with 86jetta turbo need help?
I recently put an 86 turbo diesel in my 82 diesel vanagon.I ran the engine in the jetta for years without burning any or little oil.As soon as I put the engine from the jetta into the vanagon it burns a lot of oil.I do not know why.It of coarse now sits at a 50 degree angle.I have heard that maybe I...