[Vwdiesel] It arrived!

Sat Jun 22 08:35:22 PDT 2013

I did pick up a set of 5, 15" Audi alloys for $125.00 are salvage yard,
hadn't put them on yet working on engine stuff first. The gasser tranny
with stock 1.6 was a dog, lots of 3 rd gear running on the hills

Velma 82 na diesel westy
On Jun 22, 2013 10:30 AM, "Bryan Belman" <dieselwesty at yahoo.com> wrote:

> same tranny I run with my 1.9na.  68-70 top speed, good for me.
> runs just over 65 real nice.
> Ralph, put 15" wheel on the van, it will make a WORLD of difference with
> that stock trans.
>
>
> Bryan Belman, Pt. Pleasant, NJ
> 04 Jetta Wagon TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp -- running :<)
> 04 Golf TDI PD, 100hp, 5sp Tiptronic Auto -- running :<)
> 82 Diesel Westy 1.9NA -- running :<)
> 70 Type 1 stock Elm Green Beetle -- Under Restoration (hey, it's a painted
> body shell now) :-)
>    *From:* ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> *To:* Andrew .Libby <libbybapa at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* vw fans <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, June 22, 2013 11:12 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [Vwdiesel] It arrived!
>
> I did put in the 4 speed out of a gasser Vanagon in it with the faster
> ratios, now top end is 68 was 58 mph I prefer 2 lane hwys anyway. Usually
> not much to see via interstate in these parts other than farmers fields and
> truck stops!
>
> Velma 82 na diesel westy
> On Jun 22, 2013 10:01 AM, "Andrew .Libby" <libbybapa at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > All of the AAZs that were fitted to vehicles had the early crank sprocket
> > interface and so were subject to an alarming failure rate.  Only the
> > factory rebuilds got the updated TDI crank sprocket.  I would recommend
> > having the crank modified for the updated sprocket.  Even still, the TDIs
> > will mess up the crank sprocket if the free-wheel alternator pulley
> seizes
> > and stop free-wheeling on overrun.  Regardless of which crank sprocket is
> > fitted, do not run the serp belt with a solid alternator pulley.  The
> serp
> > setup will all fit just fine in a vanagon with the removal of some foam
> on
> > the bottom of the engine lid.  The K03 and T2 turbos will fit without
> > issue.  The K14 is an extreme interference although my personal
> preference
> > WRT performance.
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Jun 22, 2013 at 7:43 AM, ralph meyermann <
> ralphmeyermann at gmail.com
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> It seems to be a later AAZ with the high mount turbo, there is only one
> >> switch on he injection pump on throttle and it has a cold start lever to
> >> match with my cable. It appears to be original alternator on engine and
> >> its
> >> dated 04 of 95
> >>
> >> Velma 82 na diesel westy
> >> On Jun 22, 2013 8:58 AM, <dieseltdi at verizon.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> > You will need to change the engine backing plate (behind flywheel) as
> it
> >> > is different than the 1.6.  I know the serpentine belt set up won't
> fit
> >> in
> >> > a Mk1 but I don't have any idea about the Vanagon.  There may be two
> >> extra
> >> > wires going to the injection pump.  One is to the cold start valve on
> >> the
> >> > front of the pump, it can be wired to a momentary switch or simply
> >> ignored,
> >> > the other is usually attached to a switch on top of the pump attached
> to
> >> > the accel arm.  I used this as a cut off for the compressor under
> >> > acceleration.  Although several have mentioned putting a TDI crank
> >> > sprocket, or changing out the whole crank to prevent a failure of the
> >> crank
> >> > sprocket, this was a problem on only the earliest years of the AAZ and
> >> was
> >> > straightened out later so if you have a relatively recent version of
> the
> >> > motor, you are probably OK.  I have done an AAZ install in a MK2 Jetta
> >> and
> >> > the ONLY big disappointment was the fuel economy.  It was simply not a
> >> good
> >> > match for the transmission in the Jetta so it revved too high at
> highway
> >> > speeds.  Are you sticking with the 4 speed in the Vanagon or have you
> >> > sourced a 5speed?  BTW you MIGHT have some clearance problems with the
> >> > engine carrier on the turbo side of the engine as the carriers are
> >> > different between the turbo engine and the NA engine.  There is a guy
> >> who
> >> > sells the carriers on the Samba if you want to make sure you have the
> >> > correct clearance, otherwise you may need to "clock" the turbo housing
> >> to
> >> > get clearance.  Hayden
> >> >
> >> > On Jun 21, 2013, at 7:17 AM, ralph meyermann <
> ralphmeyermann at gmail.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Hey its me again and my AAZ is here!!! I have a few questions about
> >> > > compatibility of a few things. Flywheel any balancing issues, oil
> psi
> >> > > sending unit is it the same psi rating as the 1.6? Now the tough
> one!
> >> If
> >> > I
> >> > > swap out waterpump housing and can keep the alternator and mounts
> off
> >> AAZ
> >> > > is the alternator compatible wiring wise? I see the battery lead
> then
> >> a
> >> > > small 2 wire plug one blue and one red I think, my old one has
> battery
> >> > wire
> >> > > and one blue for energizing ? Thanks!!
> >> > > Velma 82 na diesel westy
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