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  • Re: spark plug blow out
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Simpson
    Thu, 30 May 2002 11:59:56 -0500
    ...Can I get the tin off without lowering the engine? It doesn't look like I can even attempt it with the tin on...
  • Re: NOS parts & Old engines.
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 20 Mar 1996 11:24:25 -0600 (CST)
    ...an undamaged case, straight tinware, complete, > and never been abused in a car, could this be the '59 intermediate engine i > heard about? VW...
  • Re: ECU: burned parts. PICS (Jetta Engine in Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 14 Sep 2014 18:19:05 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Fw: Question-Oxygen Relay?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 5 May 2020 11:08:54 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re- 1980 starter location
    Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
    Tue, 25 Aug 1998 12:29:54 +0100
    ...As you stand and look into the engine bay the starter lies to the right of centre behind the tinware. If you pull the...
  • Re: PIC. Under Cabinet Flooring: Westfalia OEM?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 15 Sep 2012 20:29:06 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/9alblls And though it looks like rust, pretty sure it's just fiberglass and glue at bottom of rocker: http://tinyurl...
  • Re: An '84 GL 7-seater for rescue
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:20:04 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: NVC huge moths in tampa fl
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:20:09 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Vanagon Westy Featured in Commercial
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 19 Jul 2013 17:39:16 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • coolant and piece of tin
    Historical mailing list - ajw
    Sat, 16 Dec 2000 19:43:48 -0500
    ...Topping off the coolant I watched amazed as a small piece of the tin seal from the coolant container came loose and went into...
  • WBX Oil Filler Metal Pipe Rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 23:11:03 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Nasty_work_ahead,_I_poked=E2=80=A6?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:30:57 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Tiny Drops of Coolant
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 20 Nov 1996 08:07:34 -0800
    At 08:42 PM 11/19/96 -0600, bob tickle wrote: >I looked all around the engine compartment and could not find any leaking...
  • What Mini-Projects are going on?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 27 Jun 1999 22:10:43 EDT
    Alot of times on the List all we here about are engine conversions, engine rebuilds, transmission repairs, etc. All of these are major projects...
  • Powermax PM3 Charge Converter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 5 Nov 2015 15:49:03 -0800
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Inner Tie Rod Tool. Work on Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:34:43 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Trip last weekend
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 16:40:24 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • 2.1 WBX ECS-MAL Light Circuit
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 6 Feb 2014 15:43:27 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Found solution? Re: 2.1 WBX Coolant Loss: Searched
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:01:02 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Possible...Overheating-Rebuilding engines.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:42:34 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:58 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/c3zrob4 that looks like the OEM Vanagon wiring junction box. Neil. On Sat, Dec 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM, Dick...
  • how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
    Historical mailing list - Ben S
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 21:40:20 -0700
    ...i had hoped to drain the coolant from the engine via the drain plug located under the tin, but after using more strength than...
  • Re: LED Backup Light Bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:53:16 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Dec 2012 01:13:10 -0800
    ...Fire! > http://tinyurl.com/c3zrob4 -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...
  • 1984 parting
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:54:37 -0700
    ...automatic shifter 1.9 engine good for core 1.9 fuel injection 1.9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin spare tire pan carpet...
  • Re: Fuel issue: died on freeway
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 1 Oct 2017 12:37:02 -0700
    ...Manual transmission. .... > Not getting fuel at all now - engine will spin and then die with an > impressive clatter (engine tin or muffler hitting body...
  • Inside a 1985 2WD Speedometer PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 27 Sep 2013 15:25:01 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Friday: Pics of old VW's in Berlin
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:47:22 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Clutch Cross Shaft Arm Wear. Abnormal? PICS
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 5 Apr 2010 10:01:27 -0700
    ...not, do they indicate an incorrectly installed TOB? http://tinyurl.com/ykd8co9 http://tinyurl.com/yhyvdg8 Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco...
  • Re: Westy Shelf Tip & question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:48:46 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Febi Steering Shaft Coupler Quality? (searched)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:47:47 -0800
    ...tinyurl.com/6rze28 (Febi ??) Thanks! Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines...
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:06:54 -0700
    ...wrote: <br> <blockquote type="cite">Are the push rod covers (or engine tins whatever you want to call them) the <br> same for 1...
  • Re: Small coolant leak
    Historical mailing list - Jerry
    Fri, 26 Dec 2008 09:46:42 -0600
    ...You should be able to tell where the leak is coming from without removing the engine tin. Clean the area in question good with...
  • Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 Jun 2014 12:25:21 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca >> >> '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p >> >> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: thanks, update, and more questions
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Jun 1996 02:46:09 -0400
    ...Which way is correct? Would introducing heated air into the carburetor from underneath the rear engine tin help my cold engine idling problems? - - - the...
  • Re: new dometic model
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:20:02 -0700
    ...google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: New Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:42:43 -0400
    ...Mikel Robert Fisher wrote: > http://peswiki.com/index.php/Directory:Massive_Yet_Tiny_%28MYT%29_Engine > > http://www.angellabsllc.com/index.html > > Let's...
  • Re: Flywheel Bolts-Screw impact tool.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 2 May 2013 16:41:19 -0400
    LOL! Maybe the engine tin or exhaust if real lucky. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Re: Grills, grills, grills
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:19:35 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >> >> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >> >> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > > -- Neil n...
  • Re: Fuel tank question...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:36:32 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Fifth connection on relay
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:37:24 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • 1984 parting out
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:48:58 -0700
    ...automatic shifter 1.9 engine good for core 1.9 fuel injection 1.9 engine hanger 1.9 engine tin spare tire pan carpet...
  • Re: Return to list
    Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
    Sun, 17 Sep 2017 10:42:14 -0700
    ...Welcome back! -Dick- 87 Tin Top Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Shirewood Sent: Sunday...
  • Re: rusty engine compartment, no splash shields?
    Historical mailing list - Marcus Burhanna
    Mon, 15 Jan 2001 20:03:28 EST
    Is the tin an aftermarket addition or is it standard on vanagons and the one I looked at was lacking it? Thanks, Marcus
  • Re: Wallaced
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 25 Dec 2021 16:07:36 -0500
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt >> >> 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 >> >> VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 11:13:34 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • 82 aircooled cooling tin and AC compressor question
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:22:55 -0500
    ...What is the best way to replace the material, can I do it without dropping the engine and to make sure that the tin...
  • Re: Some potentially stupid questions
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 4 Nov 2010 09:15:19 -0700
    ...It works independent of the fronts. > Is there engine tin and foam seal with vanagons, like there is with > transporters? If so, anyone got...
  • Re: Engine miss
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 11 Sep 2014 23:53:09 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • WBX Plastic Coolant Pipe Inspection
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 19 May 2014 18:32:59 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Quick Air Cooled 2.0 Bay-Vanagon parts question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:05:52 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Memorial For Daryl
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:49:42 -0800
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: ...simply reverse the procedure to reassemble...
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 11 Oct 2013 12:05:24 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Stainless Water Bottle Found At Leavenworth.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:37:27 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Propane Line Corrosion. (Pic)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:47:56 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/lg9y92 (for bigger pic): http://tinyurl.com/lws48t I assume moisture got in foam bit which then made contact with sheet...
  • Re: '84 Westy air-cooled
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 00:37:10 -0500
    ...Previous mechanic >hadn't installed all the tin (baffling?) around the air-cooled engine and >it overheated. > >1st mechanic sez "enough" tin is there...
  • Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
    Thu, 3 Dec 2020 09:55:47 -0500
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > > >
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:20:32 -0800
    ...new" single outlet manifold. (OBD1 Jetta engine) Image: http://tinyurl.com/cluzaqr Another mock up image: http://tinyurl.com/ccq7m6e "Add flex" bushing would...
  • Re: Coolant Hoses, Complete Set -- Remove and Replace
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Apr 2020 12:02:41 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: tinted windshields
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 26 Aug 2001 12:05:39 +1200
    >I noticed that on many of the german Caravelle pics that Andrew had >sent me that many had the graduated tint along the top...