VWdiesel: Technical Information

Technical Information

Here are various pieces of technical information that I've collected regarding the VW diesels:

• Decode your VW's Vehicle Identification Number
• VW 020 5-speed transmission information
• A discussion of the VW 1.6L Turbo Diesel engine
• David Marshall has put together on-line versions of VW's original vehicle brochures:
  • Cover page: [pg.1]
  • Introduction: [pg.2]
  • Design: [pg.3]
  • Overview: [pg.4]
  • Load capacity: [pg.5]
  • Engine features: [pg.6]
  • Interior features: [pg.7]
  • Sport Truck model: [pg.8]
  • Vehicle Options: [pg.9]
  • Vehicle Specifications: [pg.10]
  • Vehicle Specifications (cont'd): [pg.11]
  • End page: [pg.12]
• Martin Jägersand has an excellent collection of VW/Diesel information here; including:
  • Robert Bosch type VE Diesel injection pump
  • Injection pump timing technique.
  • Diesel glow plug system.
• Here is some technical information on diesel engines and fuel:
  • Everything you ever wanted to know about diesel fuel
  • Diesel Mechanics
  • How diesel engines work

Links

• Some interesting VW/Pickup/Diesel home page links I've found:
  • The Volkswagen Caddy Page
  • Jake's Project GTD
  • The Phat Rabbit Page
  • J. Welty's VW Page
  • Lee's Watercooled VW Page
  • John's VW page
  • Jan's VW/Car/Racing page is chock full of good information
• Useful links to sources of VW & Diesel information:
  • Here's the European VW Caddy page
  • Interested in brewing your own (diesel that is)?
  • The Volkswagen H2O Cooler Page has lots of interesting information.
  • DieselNet has some interesting information on diesel emissions.
  • Truck Stops/Diesel Stations
  • Webfoot's Useful Automotive Information
  • VW Diesel Parts & Free Tech. Help
  • Volkswagens with Water-cooled Engines
  • VW Wheel Alignment
  • Roy Schmaus maintains some useful information on automotive batteries.
  • A really nifty gear ratio and tire size calculator.
  • The engine oil FAQs Part1 and Part2 are helpful in understanding engine lubrication.
    • The Engine Oil Bible is another valuable resource on this subject.
  • Some information on automobile tires
  • The rec.autos.makers.vw.watercooled USENET news group
    • The rec.autos.* FAQ may also be of use.
  • You can join the VW-Diesel mail list:
    • Send an e-mail to the list server
  • You can also joing the VW Watercooled Pickup Truck MAILING LIST
  • And last but not least; Volkswagen
• Finally some links to sources of VW parts and accessories:
  • Autotech Sport Tuning
  • JC Whitney
  • BUG WORLD - All Volkswagen Dismantlers
  • New Dimensions
  • Diesel Injection Service
  • Virtual World Parts and Accessories
  • Adirondack Auto Brokers VW Parts
  • Little Village Automotive
    • White Oaks Road
    • Campbell, CA.
    • +1.408.371.5322