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Feeler: selling my Transporter, I need a TDI ! More pics and info SOLD !!!
by
the caveman
on 25 Sep, 2010 07:32
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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]:
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#1
by
ilikevwdiesel
on 25 Sep, 2010 07:38
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nice van.
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#2
by
the caveman
on 25 Sep, 2010 07:44
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Thanks-I really do love it, but i try not to be sentimental about my vehicles -except for my 71 super beetle
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#3
by
ilikevwdiesel
on 27 Sep, 2010 15:12
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what does this van have for an exhaust manifold and header pipe? dual outlet style?
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#4
by
the caveman
on 27 Sep, 2010 15:41
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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.
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#5
by
ilikevwdiesel
on 27 Sep, 2010 16:40
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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
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#6
by
the caveman
on 28 Sep, 2010 10:36
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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?
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#7
by
ilikevwdiesel
on 28 Sep, 2010 13:23
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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.
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#8
by
CdnVWJunkie
on 29 Sep, 2010 04:55
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Nice looking rig. GL w/ the sale. Try posting on thesamba for larger T3 interest base.
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#9
by
the caveman
on 29 Sep, 2010 06:15
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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
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#10
by
CdnVWJunkie
on 29 Sep, 2010 10:25
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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.
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#11
by
the caveman
on 21 Oct, 2010 07:40
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bumpity bump
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#12
by
GEE-BEE
on 21 Oct, 2010 14:32
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Let peter know at vancafe.com
GB
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#13
by
the caveman
on 19 Jan, 2011 11:26
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bumpity
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#14
by
blackdogvan
on 21 Jan, 2011 13:50
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Any more pictures?