[Vwdiesel] Dasher was Re: More Quantum Questions?

[decker at toledotel.com]

Hi Rudy;
    I have a 1981 Diesel Dasher Wagon in pretty decent shape that I was
going to use as a daily driver. I am just about to get the papers on it. I
have had it for 6 months or so it belonged to a friend of a friend of mine.
He said it had a bad clutch but I drove it onto my car trailer and drove it
around a bit after I got it and it seems to not slip. It starts right up and
he was using it as a daily driver. I would be willing to part  with it since
I have way too many projects. I have a good running 1981 Dasher diesel sedan
also that I'm about ready to have ready for sale.
    I drive a 1981 Diesel Dasher station wagon that I have installed a
diesel Quantum 5 speed tranny. With a 5 speed tranny the Dasher wagon is
great. I have made trips to Texas with it and also Arizona. It gets 50 mpg
average on a trip if you run 60 to 65 mph. I have hit 68 mph with a booming
tail wind and 42 mpg when running into a bad head wind. If I run to
California and decide to run at 70 mph most of the time it is good for about
47 mpg.
    I'm actually looking for an Audi 5 cyl turbo diesel engine to install in
a 1988 Audi 5000 Quattro station wagon I have. 100 horses rather than the
167 that the gas engine has would make it like running a N/A Dasher but the
full time 4 wheel drive for the winter, the extra room over a Dasher Wagon
and the creature comforts of the Audi would make it nice.
    I live just a little ways off of I-5 at exit 63 here in WA. Probably
less that 150 miles from your residence in Everett.
Brian Decker

My current drivers are
1981 Dasher diesel 5spd Wagon
1981 Rabbit pickup gas
1986 Audi 4000s Quattro gas
1988 VW Fox wagon gas
1986 Chev 3000 flatbed
1967 Openroad GMC motor home

Projects in various stages of completion
1990 VW Fox wagon with 5 speed and 16 valve gas engine
1981 VW Rabbit diesel pickup with 1.5 turbo and intercooler
1981 BMW 2 dr 320 I 2ltr gas
1988 Audi 5000 Quattro ( engine repair )

For sale soon
1981 Dasher Diesel wagon
1981 Dasher Diesel sedan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rudy" <petersenrudy at hotmail.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 11:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?


> Bill,
>
> I've been looking for a Dasher Diesel Wagon for some time.  Body and
> Interior in good condition, mechanical not so important.  I'd like to
> install a TD Engine for a daily driver.  Since you have one I thought you
> may know of some in your area.  Can't seem to find any around here
(Everett,
> WA.)
>
> Rudy
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
> Behalf Of William J Toensing
> Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 9:31 PM
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Subject: [Vwdiesel] More Quantum Questions?
>
> Well, one new question. I  expect to pull the head next week after I
rebuilt
> & clean out the carburetors on my 1954 Hudson Hornet which takes priority
as
> I want to get it ready for sale. I have ordered two new timing belts & a 3
> notch head gasket off of eBay. I have pulled the head of my Dasher diesel
> several times so no questions there. Since the Quantum has a turbo, any
> change in procedures. I probably will be able to figure it out but some of
> you might save me some time. I now have phone service that allows me to
call
> long distance for free within the USA so if you would like me to talk to
> you, email me your phone number. I am a nite owl & often sleep to 11 AM
> Pacific time so, with that in mind, let me know when you are usually
> available.
> Bill Toensing, Nevada City, CA.
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>
> _______________________________________________
> Vwdiesel mailing list
> Vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> http://www.audifans.com/mailman/listinfo/vwdiesel
>