So I have the '78 Bus I was planning on installing my TDI from a '96 Passat into. I am also probably going to acquire a '92 Cabriolet this weekend. Both have...
I would convert the Vanagon. Kidding. The bus conversion would be a major undertaking. You'd have to solve the cooling problem and the fuel tank will need to...
Put the TDI into the cabriolet, and start looking for a 82-83 Diesel Vanagon...just my 2 cents worth... Â Rick ... From: Dave Cook <davevw@...> Subject:...
My old diesel 82 vanagon with the stock tranny and 1.6 NA got about 32 mpg. If money is no object I would do the 78 Bus but things to consider with the bus is...
Well, the bus I will be keeping and driving for a long time. Since it isn't a daily driver, time isn't a big deal. I am not really that frightened by the...
"Here is a person doing the conversion you are asking about. Might give you a better idea of what is involved. Learn from others. ALH into Bus " <- that's me! ...
Hi Dave, The cabrio is not as light as it looks. Convertibles have to have sturdier frames to compensate for the lack of a hardtop, and they are always heavier...
I am working on the integration of an AFN TDI at 50 Deg. into a 91 Syncro and I need a solution for the intercooler and air intake. I have seen several email...
It all depends on *why* you're doing the conversion. If you're trying to save money by putting in a more efficient engine, stop and reconsider. You won't save...
Well, good thoughts. The reason for considering the bus originally was multi-faceted: *Doubling the mileage (at least) is very nice-sounding. Especially...
... Aleko: Was going to suggest the Saab inter-cooler. That's what I have for my conversion. Haven't installed it yet but fits nicely into the space I have to...
I have an ATD Pump Duse engine for sale, a project I was going to start, but ran out of time. It is all ready to be dropped into a Westy/Vanagon as it includes...
While removing my intercooler and intercooler plumbing to clean all of the oil out before installing a CCV filter I took a look at my turbo. I have a KP39...
Generally some play is normal. Remember when the engine is running, there should be oil pressure around the turbo shaft the should help to keep it running...
Because it is in an Vanagon, it is going to see more load and more accelerated wear. My PD engine is now on it's 2nd turbo. Go for a larger one from...
Hi guys, My 87 Syncro just developed a leaking head gasket... I just don't have time for this project. Asking $2500 or best offer. It has 16" Stockton Wheels...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It was the timing. Way advanced. I lined up the camshaft and tried to put the pin in where I thought it should go and couldn't put it in. So I found a...
The ATD should be newer. I have an ALH mounted at 50 degrees in my 2wd Vanagon. It is flybywire, but not a pump duse. The ALH and I assume the ATD are not...
I have a problem with the belt on my AHU: the AHU has a ribbed belt for the A/C setup, but I don't have A/C in my 82 Vanagon and I did not think to get the A/C...
You can put a different pulley on the water pump so that it gets driven by the serp belt. The PS is the only thing driven off the crank v-belt pulley then. A...
Thank you Tom! Â Fabulous site, I have it bookmarked now. Â Rick ... From: TomV <cypdotcom@...> Subject: [TDI-conversion] Re: the belt setup on my AHU?...
Spend some time reading about the pros and cons of each motor on tdiclub.com. I have put 15000 miles on my PD engine. I love it. It is super smooth, great...
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