Feeler: selling my Transporter, I need a TDI ! More pics and info SOLD !!!

[the caveman]

Well since i don't need my truck for work anymore, and of course now that i've done all the mods i wanted to, it's time to sell and move on. It's a 1990 VW Transporter T25/3 here known as a Vanagon. Imported from Germany in spring 2007. It was a german army ambulance support vehicle. When i got it it had 74,000 kms , now about 130,000 . While in service in germany, it was evident it had a very easy life, with typical high maintenance -every 6 weeks whether driven or not. Heavy duty suspension [ rides almost as high as a syncro and has the cast front tables rather than stamped], 5 speed [more on this later] , and originally came with the special german 1.7 na. Rebuilt auxiliary heater. Modifications since bought: now has a 1.9 na ADG industrial engine- piston oilers and TDI crank and pulley. Giles super pump and proper 1Y intake manifold with 2.5 inch intake hoses from snorkel to air filter . Also professionally[by me !]  converted to run on VO. Also changed the 5 speed with it's army-low 5.5 R&P and used a  syncro case with a 4.86 R&P LSD and locking diff. No more getting stuck in snow. Comes with 14 " Nokain winters and 16" Continentals summers on MB rims. Truck came to me with a stripper interior- only front seats , no carpets, panels etc. I uprated the interior with ten velour front and center seats [center is a 2 seater] Fronts have the wonderful adjustable armrests. Full carpeting and mats.New front door and window seals, will supply side door seal if i don't to do it by sale time. Also installed the center side panels and will install/supply the rears to replace my homemade rear ones.Park and tail light brush guards, triple washer jets,LT mirrors. Body is very good, with only a couple of small rust bubbles. No seam rot which is what usually happens with these trucks. It came with factory underseal and i've undercoated  it every year since i've had it. I'll take $8500  neg. [i.e without the VO system]now, less in spring if i still have it or trade for a good solid [no floor rot! ] 1998 Jetta TDI plus cash. Will deliver. Don't know about importing to the US [ except Maine according to Scott] . Since this the one of 2 sites i ever really care about, a discount will apply to any of my VW Diesel.net peeps. Double exhaust manifold and downpipe arrived and are to be mounted soon.More pics to come [this one's from last year]:

[ilikevwdiesel]

nice van.

[the caveman]

Thanks-I really do love it, but i try not to be sentimental about my vehicles -except for my 71 super beetle

[ilikevwdiesel]

what does this van have for an exhaust manifold and header pipe? dual outlet style?

[the caveman]

That is going to be the next step in getting more power out of it.As  matter of fact, i'm going to a muffler shop tomorrow with the dual outlet manifold i got  a few months ago to get them to make a Y . Then I have to decide whether i'm going to get them to fab me up a muffler from scratch or buy one off the shelf [possibly a Flowmaster Hush-something or other]. I'll get it all 2.5 " from the Y down. As it stands now,it's quicker than a TD vanagon.

[ilikevwdiesel]

have you ever seen a TIICO conversion kit for a vanagon? some of them have a really nice two into one exhaust that would be great for that setup you have. I may even be able to hook you up with one. The manifold is from an Audi 80, late 80's 2.0 gas bubble block

[the caveman]

have you ever seen a TIICO conversion kit for a vanagon? some of them have a really nice two into one exhaust that would be great for that setup you have. I may even be able to hook you up with one. The manifold is from an Audi 80, late 80's 2.0 gas bubble block

I just looked at their site, but it doesn't show what the exhaust looks like. I got a quote to make the Y but if there's something available off the shelf, i'd like to know. Do you know where i can find a photo somewhere of what it's like?

[ilikevwdiesel]

The pipe is shown in the ETKA under the South African market. It would  be for the 1.8 engine in a T2. Email me your number caveman and I'll call you if you like. My email: ilikevwdiesel at yahoo dot you know what.

[CdnVWJunkie]

Nice looking rig.  GL w/ the sale.  Try posting on thesamba for larger T3 interest base.

[the caveman]

Nice looking rig.  GL w/ the sale.  Try posting on thesamba for larger T3 interest base.

Yeah ,did that yesterday. Don't think i want to bother with vortex though-i'm not that desperate

[CdnVWJunkie]

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Yeah ,did that yesterday. Don't think i want to bother with vortex though-i'm not that desperate
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Good.  I agree with the vortex although I've had some good luck there but you sure need to wear big boots to wade through all the BS.

[the caveman]

bumpity bump

[GEE-BEE]

Let peter know at vancafe.com

GB

[the caveman]

bumpity

[blackdogvan]

Any more pictures?