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Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 28 May 2012 19:50:16 -0700
...Turkey in this case means just what you wrote, an engine that is "ready to roll". No assembly required of bearings, pistons, head, exhaust...
Re: 1.6L NA d- finding TDC & injection pump q
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Sat, 27 Jan 2001 13:53:21 -0500
...It has the flywheel on it, but nothing past that (-no clutch assembly or bellhousing). I am familiar with setting the engine to TDC...
Re: flue vent assembly
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 07:41:48 -0400
...thanks to Alistair’s posted photos https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ <https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge...
Re: flue vent assembly
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 14:57:11 -0700
...Flue. >> >> Wait! Alistair blogged it. >> >> https://shufti.blog/2010/08/11/dometic-fridge-flue-assembly/ >> >> Jim >> >> >> > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
Re: Radius rod/arm sourced
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:51 -0700
...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
Re: Shuddering clutch
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:05:35 -0800
...assembly will most likely be needed. > On Dec 22, 2016, at 9:00 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > both engine...
Canvas Replacement: Remove Upper Bed Help?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:37:01 -0800
...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
Re: Rear facing seats for camper
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:21:38 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
'91 Vanagon engine fire
Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
Sat, 25 Jan 1997 15:22:34 -0500 (EST)
...The clamp/O ring assembly on the first cylinder failed, allowing the fuel injector to shoot out and gas to spray into the engine...
Re: places where rodents get into vanagons... save this list!!
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:51:57 -0800
...I have never YET had > a mouse problem, but the depressions cast into the block on the topside of > my diesel engine are full...
Re: Distributor Ground question
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 5 May 2012 17:46:00 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
New member
Historical mailing list
Tue, 4 Jun 2002 12:35:15 -0500
...Here's what I bought: '83.5 Vanagon Westfalia Wasserboxer 225,000 on chassis 55,000 on new engine and rebuilt transmission Color is...
Re: AT Intercooler Question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 21:13:01 -0500
...The torque converter should always be getting filled with oil if the engine is running. The only thing that is not quite on top...
Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
...rocker arm assembly, that > valve spring appeared to be less compressed. After quite a few boughts > of cranking I got the engine to run...
Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:44:40 -0700
...Engine Assembly Wizzdom I am plotting out the re-assembly of my 2.2 wbxer, and thought I would ask about a bit of...
Re: Slow turnover when starting.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:42:55 -0500
...any chance it's a higher compression engine? That is strange that it's behaving this way. < scratches head > Neil. On Sat, Apr 14...
Headlight Upgrade Double Check (fuses)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:33:18 -0700
...Will four 10 Amp fuses suffice for 80/100 Watt bulbs? Thanks Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Re: Some Assembly Required? (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:35:28 -0500
...Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Solenoid Type Battery Isolator. Insulate Posts? PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:57:46 -0700
...Or, maybe > easy to overlook? Then "zap". -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
Was: Cruise Control ... Pickup: sit on hole.... Now: Installed. Solved.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 7 Sep 2011 20:12:55 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Sharp Corner, Rear Upper Storage Bin
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Mar 2013 10:53:36 -0700
When working on the engine, especially if parked in certain spot on inclined driveway, I was inclined to bump my head on this corner...
c.v. joint removal Question
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:41:40 EST
...I removed the engine for a rebuild. Can I just unbolt the inner and outer jounts and remove the shaft / assembly with out having...
Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:31:45 -0600
...Next came installation in the engine. The cylinder barrel and rings were always lubed first before assembly. After assembly, before the rirst run, the...
93 Eurovan Fire Update
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Sat, 6 Nov 1999 11:22:35 -0500
...One of the major problems has been trying find a new main engine compartment wiring harness for the engine compartment. There are none in...
Re: Collant bleeder valve
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Tue, 1 Nov 1994 08:08:19 CST6CDT
...He also states > that the bleeder valve on the coolant hoses in the engine > compartment should be opened. However when I do this nothing...
Re: Engine balancing
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Thu, 2 Dec 1999 07:13:26 -0600
...balancing the > internal parts of an engine....pistons, rods, etc, and dynamic balancing > of the entire rotating assembly.....pistons, rods, crank, flywheel and > clutch...
2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Fri, 19 May 2017 17:33:15 -0700
...rocker arm assembly, that valve spring appeared to be less compressed. After quite a few boughts of cranking I got the engine to run...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:40:31 -0700
...All I can figure is that somehow, *they* figure there's stress introduced into the drivetrain if the engine and transmission are installed separately...
Re: Engine Assembly Wizzdom
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 14:58:49 -0700
...http://www.aviationkb.com/Uwe/Forum.aspx/homebuilt/3772/Engine-case-sealer About 3/4s of the way down. Short version: #3 Permatex ("Aviation...
Re: I am selling my Customized T2 73 Bus due to my Vanagon's needs...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Thu, 1 May 2003 12:04:12 -0400
...VANAGON. > > I used a dipstick assembly from a VANAGON to cure the rubberboot problem > normally on the T4 engines from 72 to 79. > > If...
Re: Black Nylon Fuel Return Hose Kink. Opinions? PICS.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:24:04 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Odd Vanagon
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:32:32 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Urgency of Upper Control Arm Bushing replacement?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:52:53 -0800
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:07:05 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Rear Exhaust Bracket on Cross Pipe. Sleeve needed?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 5 May 2012 16:20:12 -0700
...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly �http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" �http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon...
Re: Check your fuel lines, NOW
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:50:21 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
Tue, 28 Oct 1997 21:36:08 EST
...The most likely course is to fix what I have as cheaply as possible or put the engine in another same type. If I...
Re: How much oil?
Historical mailing list - John Connolly
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:16:45 -0600
My sister in-law had Walmart do her oil change in her 85', they broke the filler assembly, and put 3 GALLONS of oil...
PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:17:16 -0700
...http://www.truckfridge.com/tf65.html ) Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
more stuff for sale
Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
Sat, 10 Nov 2001 13:07:05 -0800
...this assembly on a new engine project, but gave up the project before it even started... 8. rubber coolant hoses for engine compartment--the...
crankshaft shims. Engine braking noise?
Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
Fri, 1 Aug 2003 13:56:18 -0400
...The only problem is that one of the shims was split due to a previous engine mis-assembly of the outer thrust washer. I...
Re: #8 Wire Terminal Crimp w/DIY Tools. Pass or fail? PICS
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:37:57 -0700
...vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
Re: Audi 5000 turbo motor/ WB transmission
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 11:48:39 +0100
...It looks like the flywheel of an 'KZ' engine, but modified to meet the dimensions of the clutch assembly. If you are able to...
Re: I4 Happenings in turbovans land
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:38:21 -0700
I agree, the inline VW engine has large dowel pins that precisely locate it with respect to the adapter plate or stock DV bell...
EV Engine Noise Relief
Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
Thu, 21 Dec 1995 00:45:22 -0500
...Prepared for a fight, armed with copies of V@L e-mails about piston slap and engine rebuilds. Now please understand that OWASCO in...
Re: those of you who have installed a fuel line replacement kit
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:31:07 -0500
...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pensioner" <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Re: 1.9 Manual Trans Accelerator Cable Replacement
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 16 May 2013 14:20:33 -0700
...By a barrel clamp at the throttle assembly. The clamp on my van was > secured with a standard .05 allen type set screw. Yours...
Re: Seattle Craigslist ad
Historical mailing list - neil n
Fri, 1 Feb 2013 21:13:47 -0800
...The owner is from BC, Canada. > > Zoltan -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy...
Is there such a thing a Syncro snow guards?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 18 Oct 1998 21:01:37 -0700
...I noticed that under my Syncro the snow was clinging to the drive shaft assembly and it was just PACKED between my engine and...
Re: CV joint boots
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 13:04:01 -0700
...I will secure the assembly under my Vanagon....and hope I will never need it. > > > -- > Neil n > > VE7TBN > > 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https...
Re: 1.9L long blocks
Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 07:08:47 -0500
add, remove the torque converter bolts through the access hole in the engine. Don't want to bend anything. You'll need to disconnect...
Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Sun, 21 May 2017 12:21:30 -0700
...Applying grease seemed risking in terms of potentially blocking the push rod passage so I tried some engine assembly lube instead. This didn't...
Re: Fixed my Honda, Thought: Honda 2.4 I-VTEC Engine into Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:38:40 -0800
...I've got enough on my plate designing and fabricating a new support for my engine. The Honda swap can wait. ;) Neil. On Sat...
Re: AFM intermittancy result?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 19:57:29 -0700
...track with the engine under high load condition, throttle > depressed but not WOT (i.e., neither microswitch on the throttle > assembly activated)? > > -- > Rocky J...
Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:27:19 -0800
...Van / Wagon > Engine: 2.1L I4 MPI > Country of Assembly: Germany > > Leaves me wondering? > > bob > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
Re: KAE Programmable Intermittent Wiper Relay Issue?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:19:09 -0700
...Several > attempts, later the rear wiper fuse blew. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue...
Steering. Re: P 48.14 Measurement "a"
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:40:54 -0800
...https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4jJNFsTX79U/Sj0oI1TCuBI/AAAAAAAAAmc/Ow1p0C4wnVk/s720/SteeringBushingClearance.jpg Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl...
Vancafe "Factory" Vanagon Rear Speakers: Upgrade?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 9 Mar 2013 10:02:10 -0800
...Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2...
Re: Move Dometic 110VAC Outlet To...... (PIC)
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:53:40 -0700
...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 5 Jul 2012 11:05:22 -0700
...What is 'VSM' . ? > -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81...