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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-04-2022, 17:00
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

The stripped hex bolt came off with relative ease using a drive impact bolt remover, and the pulley popped off as stated above. Now it's on to the timing belt change tomorrow. Thanks again to those...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-04-2022, 05:48
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Good morning Hirondeller. See appended photo re TDC #1. I take it that 'firing position' is when valve lobe #1 depresses the valve, and 'exhaust position' is when lobe #2 depresses the valve. #1...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-04-2022, 04:25
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

A number of you have replied to my previous inquiry about the timing mark on the flywheel, visible through a hole in the bell housing. Thanks again!

The TDC mark on my flywheel is a 'O' symbol. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-04-2022, 04:05
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

On another note, I am still uncertain as to whether I have a 1.5 or 1.6 litre engine. Parts Place Inc. tells me it's a 1.6 l engine, based on the serial number I provided. Hmmmm. It seems that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-04-2022, 03:49
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thanks to Ryan, Osprey877 and IOM for your helpful replies. I'm going to try a drive impact bolt remover first, and will let you know how it goes. Agree re water pump bolts. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-04-2022, 16:12
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

I'm into it now, working on changing the timing belt. Of course, nothing ever goes in a straight line. In order to change the timing belt, I have to remove the crankshaft pulley assembly (connected...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-03-2022, 17:05
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

That's helpful, Ryan. Thanks.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-03-2022, 16:27
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

This is the tachometer sensor that screws into the flywheel housing on my Pathfinder Marine diesel. I have no idea what the brand name of this sensor is but it once connected to a Sea Ray Marine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2022, 16:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,614
Posted By RobertPA
Re: Pathfinder Diesel Shop Manual/Parts

Tzara. I've gone through that manual page by page. There's much that is of use there, although much of it is seemingly quite redundant/repetitive. Have you seen the parts manual about anywhere, by...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-03-2022, 03:29
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thanks Ryan. I've been through that threat previously. I'm surprised I didn't see Tzara's post re the Pathfinder Engine Manual 65 MF previously (or maybe I had a download problem and aborted????). In...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-03-2022, 03:26
Replies: 12
Views: 3,614
Posted By RobertPA
Re: Pathfinder Diesel Shop Manual/Parts

Ditto what osprey877 said. Thanks very much Tzara for scanning and posting that manual. Using in combo with Bentley and Haynes manuals for VW Rabbit diesel.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2022, 16:42
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

That, too, Ryan is very useful. Thank you. Two person operation...okay. I've found a few YouTube videos of guys doing VW Rabbit 1.6 l diesel timing solo. Thanks for that caution.

And as for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2022, 15:16
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thank you for that prompt reply, hirondeller. Yes, that is very helpful. I have the timing belt kit (including tools) arriving from Parts Place Inc. this week, I hope. We'll get at that timing...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2022, 14:09
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

This is a question for any of you who have ever changed the timing belt on a VW Pathfinder Marine diesel.

In the VW Rabbit 1.6 l version of this engine, and one of the things you need to do when...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2022, 04:27
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Success re getting the VW Pathfinder Marine diesel going !

I want to thank all of you on this forum who offered advice and useful information, Sailing GRIT and NorthCoastJoe in particular.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2022, 04:26
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thanks osprey877 and others for your useful advice. I will confirm whether the engine is 1.5 or 1.6 litre. Also, the air filter is filthy black so I will check out adding the black plastic baffle.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-02-2022, 05:13
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

My copy of the Bentley manual just arrived, so now I'm in a better position to compare the original VW Rabbit 1.6l litre engine with the marinized version that I have.

Coolant capacity in the VW...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-01-2022, 03:57
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Do any of you know how many Pathfinder 50 marine engines (the marinized VW Rabbit 1.5l/1.6l engine) were produced? Anyone want to venture a guess?

And is anyone willing to to estimate the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2022, 11:55
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thanks for that tip Coltrek (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/coltrek-34873.html).
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-01-2022, 04:01
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thank you CaptainLen for that message. I saw discussion about the company on this forum dating to 2010. The Canadian government's business registry (that I just searched) indicates that the company...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-01-2022, 03:19
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thanks for your replies. The collective experience and skill brought to this forum by past and present owners of VW Pathfinder engines, and VW diesel mechanics is invaluable. And thanks to AndyEss...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2022, 12:22
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Thank you for your helpful reply, IOM. I have the marinized version of the VW diesel. I will check the water pump thermostat, as you recommend.

Apart from that, are you or anyone else reading...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2022, 04:01
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

osprey877, as for specialized tools for changing the timing belt, etc, I see that Parts Place Inc. is sold out on the Injection Pump Dial Indicator but this appears to be fairly generic as long as it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2022, 03:09
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Good morning osprey877. Thanks for the diagram and photo. Helpful. As one Cruisers Forum participant told me in separate email, "there's more than one way to skin the cooling system cat"...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-01-2022, 02:39
Replies: 69
Views: 14,767
Posted By RobertPA
Re: VW Pathfinder 50 marine diesel questions

Hello Little John. Thanks for that link, which I have explored previously. The manual is not available there. The cover looks like the appended.

I spoke to a parts person at Parts Place Inc. in...
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