Author Topic: Wtb T25 Crew Cab (Read 2044 times)

72vwtype2 · « **on:** May 19, 2007, 04:23:58 PM »

I am looking for a T25 (vanagon style)) Double Cab, with diesel would be ideal. Does anyone have one for sale or know of one in the lower mainland?

Thanks

Brassmonkey · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2007, 07:47:00 PM »

I wanted one to till I saw this, yikes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpU5azjCB8

Mowser · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2007, 08:16:41 PM »

DAmN DoOOd!!!!

VW 144th · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2007, 11:15:53 PM »

Let that be a lesson to ya..."Do not drive your t25 straight into a wall" Ha Ha! :lol:

AirCooledRules · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:03:53 AM »

There never were any Diesel's brought into N/A. There were Diesel Vanagons in 82/83 only but they are horridly slow 1.6L Non Turbo. Your best bet is to have one imported from germany, if your interested i may be bringing one in. My dad just bought a couple Land Rover Defender Diesels there and we have 1 more spot in the container.

Darren Dilley · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:58:07 AM »

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Let that be a lesson to ya..."Do not drive your t25 straight into a wall" Ha Ha! :lol:

Ha ... its about time you singed up.. Jason ...

Hansk · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 07:37:20 PM »

Here is why I WOULD buy a Vanagon
http://www.vanagon.com/info/safety/volvo-c...rash/index.html

I'd be interested in the speed at which that double cab was run into the wall and / or cargo load.....

Mowser · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 09:29:10 PM »

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I'd be interested in the speed at which that double cab was run into the wall and / or cargo load.....

That's precisely what I was thinking.

vwboop · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2007, 06:42:22 AM »

There was also previous damage to the front end of the double cab.

Hansk · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:09:08 AM »

And judging from the height of it , seemed to be loaded with something heavy. Who knows , maybe it's all a computer generated fake.

72vwtype2 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2007, 03:54:31 PM »

Thanks for the interesting video and picture. However, I am still hooked on getting a local a double cab. I know there are some out there. I actually have a lead on a 1985 DC (gas). I wouldn't mind hearing from those of you that have one or had one in the past. Any good advice?

Although I really want a diesel DC, which as Aircooledrules indicated are hard to find in NA. I may have to go with a gutless 1.6L Passeneger Vanagon diesel.

Thanks.

AirCooledRules · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:18:40 PM »

Like i said, if your interested i can bring one in. I have a lead on one i may buy. Its a 1991 Syncro Diesel multivan. If your interested then let me know and i can give you more information. I will be bringing in a container soon.

VW 144th · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2007, 05:55:31 PM »

Marty
I could introduce you to the guy i bought my Syncro from...He imports all kinds of t 25s westys,multi vans,doka 2wd and syncros,Syncro jettas,Syncro golfs as well as Benz and other odd balls. He brings them into Canada then shipps them to Colorado.
Im out of the great white north at the end of July and will be at the Great Canadian...hanging out with Darren and his wife. Let me know if you havent found one by then.....J

VW 144th · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2007, 06:09:53 PM »

Sorry not Marty...72vwtype2...I will help you out as well....You have No name in the members profile..
That is if you have not found one by Aug.....J

Hansk · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2007, 09:37:40 PM »

Hey Jason !! Hows it going? Good to hear from ya.

Guess no one has a D C for 72vwtype2 ?

I say forget the diesel . Put one of those gowesty 2.4's in it.

VW 144th · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2007, 09:50:46 PM »

Hey Hans
Im going with the 2.5...127hp as soon as the truck comes out of the body shop...Go westy

The guy i bought my syncro from towed it to my house with a vanagon with a 1.6 diesel and boy was that engine working hard....had to stop a few times to cool it down from Vancouver to New West...Not far.
Might want to go for a 1.9 TDI...Seems to be big in Europe..Lots of power and decent milage

My offer still stands for 72vwtype2 to find one,Kinda a specific request.mabey a tall order hope he is willing to wait a while to get that.

let me know...J

Hansk · « **Reply #16 on:** May 23, 2007, 12:03:11 AM »

Cool ! do they have those hot wire replacements for the flow meter ready too?

VW 144th · « **Reply #17 on:** May 23, 2007, 04:38:29 PM »

Do you mean the solder in resistor between pin 2 and 3 on the potiometer or a harness update?
To correct Vanagon syndrome? Is that what your asking?

vwshawn · « **Reply #18 on:** May 23, 2007, 04:46:06 PM »

Hi Jason,
Shawn here.
I remember your Notchback.
What do you do up there?
Are you going the the Great Canadian?

AirCooledRules · « **Reply #19 on:** May 23, 2007, 05:04:23 PM »

The 1.9L TDi swap is definetly a great one but its expensive. The direct injection diesel motors cost alot of money. Your best bet for a swap would be a subaru 2.5, the 2.2 is also an option but the 2.5L is just as cheap and offers plenty of power, also you get to keep the boxer configuration.

Other popular swaps are the 2.0L ABA (vw 8v, not really worth it, 115hp)
Porsche 911 6cyl motors with G50 transmission if you have deep pockets
also alot of guys have been stuffing in VR motors but again, not really worth it and not much information available on the swaps.

Hansk · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2007, 06:18:43 PM »

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Do you mean the solder in resistor between pin 2 and 3 on the potiometer or a harness update?
To correct Vanagon syndrome? Is that what your asking?

No ,I read once that they were testing a hot wire type MAF meter to replace the stock flap airflow meter for even more power and because stock ones are hard to get.

imo motor conversions suck

VW 144th · « **Reply #21 on:** May 23, 2007, 06:21:22 PM »

Ive looked at most of the options that you have mentioned,the big thing for me is to stay with the waterboxer engine..Ive considered the 1.9 tdi but i am am original equiptment nut.... I want the best of both worlds ...original look and more power thats why ive decided the go westy waterboxer.

Shawn...My wife and i will be hanging out with the Dilleys the entire weekend,track ,breakfast and show...or untill Darren gets sick of us! To answer your work question Im a mechanic..I work on everything from a snowmobile up to a Cat 966 loader...Mainley ford trucks...they break down alot so buisness is good! :lol: ...J

72vwtype2 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2007, 07:56:23 PM »

Thanks for all the info VW 144th (Jason).

I am with you on the stock equiment. I'm not into making huge modifications, like switching from gas to diesel. I have just started looking into getting one, so I'm in no rush. I realize getting a diesel DC is a tall order, but not imposssible. If I haven't found one by August I will keep your offer, for advice, in mind.

Thanks, Phil.