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• GEX (was Re: short-lived rebuilds)
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Fri, 7 Apr 1995 07:19:46 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I'm leaning towards a GEX rebuilt long block. At > >>$300 for heads plus another $300 for pistons/cylinders plus another > >>$100 for bearings...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:45:49 -0700
  ...electric plug in engine block >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi All - >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> What's that electric plug going into the engine block? It's near >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> coolant drain plug...
• awnings cheap, leveling blocks and a Fan
  Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 01:03:54 EDT
  ...The blocks aren't really that heavy and stack away in the floor of the closet. I usually use the short block to prop...
• Re: How in the h*ll?!?!???!!??!?!
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:00:19 -0400
  ...We bought a 12vdc refrig and used it on a short trip to >Chicago. Everytime my daughter put her feet on the dash to...
• Re: really... how tough IS a full engine rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 11:14:06 -0800
  ...They are indeed willing to rebuild my short block, but i've decided to screw it up myself and give the rebuild a try...
• Re: VDO Coolant Temp Gauge Sender...where to put???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 14:52:17 -0700
  ...I suppose you could also get a short length of metal pipe and install the sender in that, and just splice that with one...
• Rod Bearing Question 1.9L Build
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 22:55:57 -0500
  ...so im building my own should have the short block done by saturday night. may even get the p&cs hung if im lucky...
• Re: Water Pump
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 17:49:49 -0800
  ...you've offered up shortcuts from real time/world experience that Bentley doesn't include. so - I trust you to the point where I...
• Re: Fuel pump/filter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 19:57:34 -0500
  ...IF the evap system was blocked, would the fuel pump then create a vacuum and cause the pump to cavitate? If so...... IF the...
• Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:52:07 -0600
  ...Aircraft engines short blocks were much like that of the WBX and the VW Aircooleds. Split case, crank, cam, rods and pistons. There the...
• Re: 84 Westy Hydaulic Lifter problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 15:39:07 -0800
  >| One mechanic suggested that a mixture of transmission oil and >| regular oil run in the motor for a short period would refill the >| lifters...
• Re: What goes here?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Jeffrey
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:12:14 -0700
  ...when I go to > > thread> it into the new block, it hits something inside before it > > snugs all > > > the way down. > > > > > > If I remember...
• Help, stranded. Van won't exceed 55mph
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 12:43:40 -0500
  ...Here's the short story. The van's first symptom was poor gas mileage. Next, it began slowing, eventually refusing to go faster than...
• Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (G TI, Scirocco, etc
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 19:58:41 -0700
  ...Yes, it does block some of the gauges for me (I'm 6' 3") this may not be the case for shorter drivers. Todd...
• Re: Eastcoast roadtrip contacts
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 07:48:38 -0500
  ...even to the point of having a genuine VW of Canada Short Block installed by a VW dealership. I found that they had put...
• Re: WAS Change fuel hose from tank to pump NOW stopping smaller lines
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 12 Oct 2013 15:32:58 -0500
  ...vanagon somewhere.. > cut it short, like 2 inches.. > smash or flatten the cut end .. > and there's your hose blocker offer. > > > On 10/12...
• Re: White smoke on startup, running rich?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 12 Feb 2006 09:05:56 -0500
  ...This is why vehicles that are used for short trips need more oil changes and rust the exhaust out quickly. If there are no...
• Cold Weather starting
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:05:29 -0800
  You could also consider a block heater or frost plug however you would need to power it somehow with AC power or DC through...
• Re: FS 2000 cc CV Air Cooled Engine - Update
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 1 Jul 2002 10:12:46 -0500
  ...I offered it as a short block because any buyer would want to check it out the bearings and such before running it. I...
• Re: electric plug in engine block
  Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:09:10 -0400
  ...electric plug in engine block >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi All - >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> What's that electric plug going into the engine block? It's near the >>>>>> coolant drain plug...
• Re: Engine Dilemma
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Oct 1994 10:17:08 -0700
  Thom, Was I you, (and the best evidence suggests that I am not) I would go for the highly recommended short block. Unless you...
• Re: DIESEL starting and other general questions
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 17 Nov 2003 18:03:41 -0700
  ...I use The Knob for as short as possible to get good power, then it goes off. > Everywhere I read anything about the "choke...
• Re: poptop raise assist
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:10:17 -0800
  ...Or maybe use a shorter one between the poptop's lift bar and the front edge of the upper bunk platform to get things...
• Re: Idle stabilizer control
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 9 Jul 2016 16:12:33 -0400
  ...There is a mounting block attached by two screws to the sheet metal on the wheel well. This block is not intended to be...
• Re: hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:25:58 -0600
  ...I think you have to pull a couple of the short small hoses off to get the cooler off, so pinch the hoses to...
• holes in front wall of battery box.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 17 Jul 2016 21:51:23 -0300
  ...There is a short piece cardboard flex line on this opening which terminates under the vehicle inside of the passenger wheel well. I presume...
• WTB: Vanagon with AT (found & purchased)
  Historical mailing list - k1cajun
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 07:48:16 -0500
  ...There is some smoke upon starting, though it stops after a short warmup. My brother followed me while test driving and saw no smoke...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps and a 110V pre-heat circulating system
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:29:51 -0800
  ...I would even predict............for someone doing medium short drive cycles, say drive one way to work in the AM, and one way back...
• Re: Baja Shakedown
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:08:28 -0600
  If you really want to do this "right," short of doing it really right and getting it welded, the JB weld route sounds good...
• Re: No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 15:49:45 -0800
  ...Maybe they aren't using the connector at all but it is laying in there with that pin shorted out against metal by chance...
• Re: help removing aux air reg
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:14:29 +0000
  ...I thought the bolts were cross threaded for the angle.used a short box wrench to break the galvanic corrosion on the forward bolt...
• Engine needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Covello
  Sun, 9 Jan 2000 08:19:51 -0500
  ...VWofA wants $2,300 for a short block (no heads) and has no idea when it could be available. HELP! Is there a reputable...
• Re: Oil Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 12:50:53 -0500
  ...This should allow you to remove the short threaded pipe that allows for the oil cooler. Unscrew this threaded pipe section from the block...
• Re: My Syncro Locking Diff is Possessed
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 07:49:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...During my short drive around the block, it > activated and deactivated four times. > > I need to exorcise the demon out of this Syncro. Short...
• Re: Anyone still selling 5-cyl crossmembers?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 23 Feb 2014 09:51:22 -0800
  ...Unfortunately, it appears the rest of the package has been configured to fit with the spacer blocks in place. The ends of the engine...
• Re: Hmm. It won't budge
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:39:50 -0700
  ...I did save that 1.6 TD block though ..that particular engine had 3 near death experiences, but kept going a good long time...
• Re: DIY engine hoist?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 10:21:45 -0400
  There was a guy who worked in my grandfather's shop many years ago who was taking shortcuts rigging up something to remove an...
• Re: Jacking points tell me if I'm wrong??
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 May 2013 14:56:43 -0400
  ...Of course block and chock and use jack stands if working underneath. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: coolant overflow tank-OOPS!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 26 Feb 2013 01:18:16 -0500
  ...rise shortly after the engine is started. Over tightening hose clamps can pinch these fittings closed especially if they are partially blocked with debris...
• Re: I4 Transmission Input Shaft Length (Full Story)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 01:51:44 EST
  ...Distance from crankshaft end nub to the mounting face of the block for the trans. For the 3A, I get 31.4 mm. 5...
• Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:44:57 -0800
  ...They didn't compress enough and topped out the shorter travel suspension. The result was a stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I...
• Re: Battery Circuit Breaker
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 14:09:23 EST
  ...Should the insulation on these wires be damaged there is a real danger of them shorting to the frame, >and the potential for a...
• Diesel head issue... opinions?
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 16:35:19 -0700
  ...rebuilt>torque>pop top two threads out of #1 hole in block>test for oil in hole no oil found, let me say that...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:48:53 -0700
  ...You will need the window glass from an 88 on as well because it is shorter to allow for the vent. There is a...
• '86 GL tuning advise
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Wed, 24 Sep 1997 10:30:15 -0600
  ...Using a timing light and adjusting the pulley notch to what appears to 5degrees advanced of the block seem (2k RPM, temp sensor disconnected...
• fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Seth Bruggeman
  Sat, 11 Nov 2000 11:44:16 -0800
  Hello all-- I'm in the middle of changing the fuel filter on my '84 Westy and have hit a stumbling block. As it...
• Re: least steep California Sierra Passes/ THANKS!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:59:04 -0700
  ...it's like carrying a a spare short block or long block on long trips in a stock diesel vanagon ....... i mean, if you...
• Re: RoadHaus - Sirius satellite radio report
  Historical mailing list - caverat
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 15:10:52 -0400
  ...It is my understanding that the far upper Northeast and Northwest corners are more likely to experience an occasional short duration blockage than any...
• Re: Chrome Rear Bumper Needed - (regular chrome w/rubber strip...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:30:54 -0600
  ...A whack with a block of wood to spread the hammer blow also works well. Get the top and bottom of the bumper surfaces...
• Re: My 86 Syncro for sale in WA
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 07:30:59 -0500
  ...In short, the engine according to a local >mechanic is completely useless. > >The Syncro has a little over 200 K miles but I'm...
• Fw: The F**d muffler fix
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 17:17:43 -0000
  ...extra heat caused by the short > distance from the heat source, and has dropped a baffle or diverter > blocking the flow. The van is...
• Re: NYC to Palo Alto CA
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:22:02 -0800
  ...time I tried backing up a short > distance > and the traillered vanagon jacknifed accross the road blocking two lanes > somewhere in Tennessee. I must...
• Re: 5cyl EV engine in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 15 Sep 1998 20:16:14 -0700
  ...conversion just threw my plans into disarray by locating an EV short block. > >So my question is, will the EV engine fit a Vanagon...
• Re: Low power 1 min after start?
  Historical mailing list - DAVID MOST
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 22:28:43 -0700
  ...Same symptoms are exhibited, and it's really only noticeable if I stop and idle (at light or stop sign) shortl after starting. I...
• '75 won't start
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 22:54:23 -0800
  ...story short, I had to remove the sheetmetal, i.e., practically strip the left part of the engine almost to the bare block, just...
• Re: Fuel problem...still...
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:01:01 EDT
  ...Rod, most likely the fuel tank filter screen is blocked and/ or the rubber hoses in the tank are blocked. This is a very...
• Re: 758227.jpg
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:34:53 -0400
  ...Putting 4 100 watt lamps on that circuit will fry the headlight switch and ignition switch in short order. At this point, almost half...
• Re: Beds, Valves, Advice
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 20 Oct 94 16:16:55 CDT
  ...i've seen whole short block engines (which includes new heads and valves) for that price! i think you could check around and find...
• Re: advice needed-rebuilding engine - 74 yada-yada-yada
  Historical mailing list - Dave Black
  Wed, 1 Feb 1995 10:26:36 -0700 (MST)
  On Tue, 31 Jan 1995, David Kao wrote: > I carried my 73 super beetle short block in my vanagon and went to a nearby...
• No instament lights
  Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 23:07:56 +0000
  ...There is apperently a dead short somewhere. What I have done so far is trace as much of the dimmer system as possible. I...