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7326
... the ... all ... similar ... Starting ... the ... it is ... them ... Conversions if ... So I've found a 1.6 liter vw diesel engine. What is the correct ...
voo_pah
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Mar 2, 2006
9:59 pm
7327
... What does he want for the used grease car kit?...
voo_pah
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Mar 3, 2006
3:57 am
7328
Folks, my friend just got a 96 tdi passat. Since he has limited records, we are going to change the timing belt this weekend, we hope. I have vag com but have ...
Matthew
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Mar 3, 2006
11:27 pm
7329
All your tools for the AAZ will work but you will not use the dial gauge. Make sure you change the belt and tensioner at the same time. To many people try to...
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vwdieseltdi
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Mar 4, 2006
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7330
Hello all. I'm in the land of VW's and am doing my homework before I purchase my project. I am going to buy a standard VW van with a 1.6L diesel motor and then...
Leonard Chanler
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Mar 5, 2006
4:22 pm
7331
In a message dated 3/5/2006 8:23:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, lennychanler@... writes: Hello all. I'm in the land of VW's and am doing my homework before...
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marc9230
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Mar 5, 2006
5:59 pm
7332
A good man to know is David Marshall, owner of Fast Forward. He has done many conversions, is most knowledgable, and not at all selfish with his knowledge....
Anthony Egeln
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Mar 5, 2006
7:36 pm
7333
If anyone knows, can I easily replace my 98 jetta tdi head and pistons with 2000-2002 model engine head and pistons and everything else mount up...
scbrian2001
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Mar 5, 2006
10:33 pm
7334
Short answer, no and maybe. the head is different as the 99 and up engine drives the vacuum pump off of the end of the camshaft so it won't work on your 98....
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vwdieseltdi
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Mar 6, 2006
2:19 am
7335
Well, I'm sure there are lots of options for me here. I just don't know what they are yet. Ha Ha. I just want to know what the biggest diesel motor I can put...
Leonard Chanler
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Mar 6, 2006
10:18 am
7336
Folks, thought I would pass this along. Yesterday I took a short break from putting in the TDI wiring harness into my Caddy to install a EGT in my Passat. I...
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vwdieseltdi
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Mar 6, 2006
1:39 pm
7337
...well it is coming time to renew the licensing, and was wondering if the state of Wa will let me go through the emissions test with the 01 TDi in the bus?...
evankanga
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Mar 6, 2006
11:36 pm
7338
I'm regearing a customer's '82 Westy tranny, engine is an ALH mechanical TDI, one of Overland's kits. It runs pretty much like a stock 1Z / AHU, since Overland...
Karl Mullendorf
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Mar 7, 2006
1:39 am
7339
Hey Karl, on my syncro, i have an AAN [4.86] and .70 4th. 01 tdi, larger injectors and 30" tires. i have had no trouble with this being too tall. if you...
ebone stanley
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Mar 7, 2006
1:53 am
7340
We did an ALH into a DoKa with 1.14 3rd and 0.70 4th with stock tires and 4.57 R+P. I was afraid it was going to be a dog, but it was very nice. Mind you, the...
David Marshall
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Mar 7, 2006
1:58 am
7341
Thanks for the input David. If it's not too much trouble I'd like to see that dyno chart. Which chip and injector combo yielded such impressive results?...
Karl Mullendorf
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Mar 7, 2006
3:45 am
7342
Evan, how is the jump from 2nd to 3rd? I'm wondering if a 1:08 2nd would make a smoother transition 2-3-4? Thanks for your input. Karl...
Karl Mullendorf
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Mar 7, 2006
3:47 am
7343
Karl, I have a 1.88 2nd, 1.08 3rd, .77 4th. great spaceing for the gas engine. 6.17 r&p Had a .70 4th but something was wrong with it and was wearing fast....
Tom Kirk
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Mar 7, 2006
4:13 am
7344
yes, i believe a taller second would be one of the nicest changes. the jump from second to third is "normal to me" now that i have put 20K miles on it. if...
ebone stanley
evankanga
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Mar 7, 2006
11:43 am
7345
Ooops. I meant 1:08 third, not second. Budget doesn't allow changing second in this case....
Karl Mullendorf
thewestfaliaman
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Mar 7, 2006
2:04 pm
7346
While we're on the topic of gearing, I thought I'd ask... I'm planning to pull my stock 5 speed DX tranny for a rebuild before the slider hub fails. Now I'm ...
Shawn Wright
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Mar 7, 2006
3:26 pm
7347
Just been looking at the avalibility of Bio diesel in the UK. it seemes you can get 100% or a 10% mix.I have 1096 TDi 1Z in a 1984 Camper van.Can I mix 100%...
bty954278
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Mar 7, 2006
5:52 pm
7348
no i would not go that tall on the third without changing the second taller. 1.14 is nice with 4.86, 30" tires and TDi. wish i had the opportunity to try a...
ebone stanley
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Mar 7, 2006
6:48 pm
7349
Yes, the dyno graphs from that vehicle would be very interesting to look at. Please post to all. ... to see ... impressive ... tires and ... very nice. ... ...
mirthbloodandguts2002
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Mar 8, 2006
12:38 am
7350
I do not have the dyno print out, the customer has them, else I would be more than happy to share them! The numbers are what he told me, but I have no reason...
David Marshall
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Mar 8, 2006
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7351
David has good advise here, that is almost identical to what my corrado has, and its definately quick. .205s, 11mm pump, slightly advanced, 2.5 inch mandrel,...
Eric S
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Mar 8, 2006
2:26 pm
7352
As I say to a lot of people, forget horsepower, it is torque that you drive with. I have a lot of people ask my why I would ever remove a 95hp wasserboxer and...
David Marshall
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Mar 8, 2006
3:09 pm
7353
A copy of the dyno run from your customer would realy be great. Perhaps the numbers are estimated flywheel? At the wheels they would be difficult to achieve...
bartonchurchill
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Mar 9, 2006
2:42 am
7354
I know the VNT-15 is inefficient at these levels. The customer isn't running at these levels because of this. This is why I am going for the VNT-20 on my...
David Marshall
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Mar 9, 2006
3:02 am
7355
Ed, not too difficult at all. It's really only a pump modification and removal of all the electronic bits, some are left on the engine like the needle lift...
Karl Mullendorf
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Mar 9, 2006
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