"Brighammer" (balcorn80)
03/12/2020 at 17:51 • Filed to: Vw, Diesel, Vanagon, Turbo diesel
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"Brighammer" (balcorn80)
03/12/2020 at 17:51 • Filed to: Vw, Diesel, Vanagon, Turbo diesel | 10
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So my dad bought this off FB marketplace. It’s an 82 diesel Vanagon, that a previous owner put a 1.9 mechanical injection turbo’d motor in it. They swore they had it running but couldn’t make it start when we looked at it. So we offered $700 to their $1500 asking price. They balked, ththen said $800. Sold.
My brother and I got it running. Always ALWAYS check that injection pump timing . But now we get to make it look nice.
Decent score for $800 IMO
VW Max
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:02 |
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That’s sweet!
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:03 |
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NP as long you like slow. The interior in itself looks like more than enough project for most, but I’m happy for you. Good luck!
415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:05 |
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I just saw one of those with a Subie swap and it fucking dusted us.
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Brighammer
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
03/12/2020 at 18:05 |
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Oh it won’t be quick for sure. But that 1.9td should miles better than the NA 1.6 that came in it... And yeah. There is ample work to be done.
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Brighammer
> VW Max
03/12/2020 at 18:06 |
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Thanks!
RooseveltDad
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:08 |
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Looks nice! Definitely NP.
BaconSandwich is tasty.
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:12 |
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I thought Vanagons were way higher priced than that. I say nice price!
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:18 |
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Fond memories off these! When I was a kid, my grandparents had an ‘83 aircooled petrol version of one of these....I think that was the last year they offered air-cooled engines in them? We took it on long family summer vacation roadtrips to the USA several times. It was a very ‘80s shade of metallic brown...cool old thing. :)
Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 18:20 |
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Looks pretty clean and strai ght. I had a ‘84 turbodiesel Jetta. I think it was like 50 horsepower.
Jim Spanfeller
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/12/2020 at 19:08 |
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You’re thinking of the camper van versions. Those are indeed valuable. The regular vans? Not so much.
Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/12/2020 at 19:08 |
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I think the turbo brought it from 48hp to around 68 or 70. Yeah, not great, but a noticeable improvement...
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Brighammer
> Jim Spanfeller
03/12/2020 at 19:09 |
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Yah. If it were a westy it would be a lot more.
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Full of the sound of the Gran Fury, signifying nothing.
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 19:12 |
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Nice find! I still want a Vanagon of some sort, but I had no idea that you could still get one at a reasonable price.
BTW, I just spotted a complete Subaru SVX at a pick ‘n pull out lot last week. That might pick up the pace a little...
Saracen
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 19:37 |
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NP for sure, even if it’s still a lot of work!
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BaconSandwich is tasty.
> Jim Spanfeller
03/12/2020 at 21:02 |
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Really? I just checked auto trader. Only half a dozen or so listed for sale. One for $600, then it jumps to $12,500 to $52k (crack pipe).
Either way, that sounds like it’ll be a fun project.
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Brighammer
> BaconSandwich is tasty.
03/12/2020 at 21:13 |
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Yah a nicely done non-westy can get 10k or so around here(like done nice. Prolly nicer than I have the attention span for) and 15 to 20 for a westy. Find a synchro, and you can try to get 30+...
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Brighammer
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 21:47 |
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https://corvallis.craigslist.org/pts/d/tangent-1982-diesel-vanagon-for-parts/7080697622.html
Just i n case anyone else wants one...
NTuley
> Brighammer
03/12/2020 at 21:57 |
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Right on! That's how much I got mine for & this one looks to be in a little better shape.
Fmitch
> Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
03/12/2020 at 23:30 |
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But probably about 150 ft/lbs of torq..... still a slo-poke even with the turbo....... just my guess
superdave847
> Brighammer
03/13/2020 at 07:17 |
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This is fantastic
Nostromo
> Brighammer
03/13/2020 at 08:08 |
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You'll want one of these for turnpike sprints on windy days since its overall form invites help from gusts. I traveled in a Va'Naggin' in '83 returning from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and a rudder would have been of use that day in March. It was harrowing to say the least.
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VW Max
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
03/13/2020 at 09:22 |
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I think the 1.9 turbo diesels were actually not that slow when compared to other VW busse s. If I remember correctly t hey make roughly the same horsepower as the bus version of the 2.0 type 4 engine while making noticeably more torque.
Darkbrador
> Brighammer
03/13/2020 at 09:38 |
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At $800 it’s a steal. Well done !
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Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo
> Fmitch
03/13/2020 at 13:00 |
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So relatively much tork for the amount of horsepower?