This is a forum to discuss the conversion of a VW Vanagon
to a TDI (Turbodiesel Direct Injection) engine.
Technical aspects of such a conversion and helpful resources
will be discussed here. Comments about other TDI-conversions are welcome.
So from what is visible without taking the turbo apart I have found no visible damage to it and no evidence of it rubbing. What I did find was 3 pieces of
The turbo should be allowed to cool down before turning the engine off. This allows the turbo and the oil to cool down in the turbo saveing the bearing and the
While definitely good advice to double check the timing, in my experience if it's not starting and there's no puffs of smoke out the tailpipe then you're not
I'm working on a TDI new beetle that won't start. Timing belt was recently replaced. I installed the belt and let the guy put the rest of the parts back on