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  • Re: SVC: Which Takes More Patience?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:36:24 -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...
  • Re: Rotary engines
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 12 May 2004 23:40:24 -0600
    ...http://tinyurl.com/39kuf Bob
  • Friday: Let it Snow......
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:09:58 -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>
  • Roger Sisler Dometic Pics
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:54:26 -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: Lift Mechanism 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 5 Aug 2013 20:54:31 -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: Throttle Switch, Geology, and Happenstance?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Tue, 17 Feb 2015 09:53:15 -0800
    ...technical < > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > >> > >> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > Thanks, > > Ken Wilford > > John 3:16 > > www.vanagain...
  • Re: Yeppers -- failed oil pressure switch alright.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 29 May 2011 10:55:17 -0700
    ...will dribble out. tin should be mounted all with 13mm hex head fasteners. I would do my testing to engine block, not frame ground...
  • Re: Any Guesses ~~ Now For Sure Your Turn Please ~ Update
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Wed, 7 Jul 2021 11:22:56 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Vanagon List vs. Vanagon Owner's Group on Facebook
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 22 Jul 2020 23:58:14 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Fuel Expansion Tank: Cracks, Grommet. PICS
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 10 Mar 2014 12:29:06 -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...
  • removing the fan housing, engine in car?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Dec 1995 03:24:50 -0500
    ...I'd take the bus to the car wash first and give the engine a good wash. A clean engine is a happy engine...
  • Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:10:37 -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: What goes here? and a part request for a 85 GL.
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:47:08 -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...
  • Duh, i don't have a 1700 engine
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan 'Snuggles' Edwards
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 13:00:45 -0400 (EDT)
    hey now, late yesterday, sean got the heads and cooling tin back from being cleaned. the tin had been acid soaked..i don't...
  • Re: Oil Cooler Marks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 22 Dec 2015 12:35:08 -0500
    ...http://tinyurl.com/z4rc27v close up shot: http://tinyurl.com/puaj2a5 I don't know how many miles are on my Jetta engine but...
  • Re: Inconsistent stumbling on resume throttle..Was "vanagon syndrome?"
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:24:29 -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: windshield washer reservoir?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 21 Jun 2014 14:51:38 -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...
  • Westy Shelf Tip & question
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 3 Apr 2013 11:29:48 -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: '84 Westy. Needs engine, paint. $2000 OBO Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 1 Jun 2013 10:47:34 -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: oil pressure relief valve spec
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 12 Aug 2002 10:10:29 -0500
    ...The bypass should be fully open at 47 psi but the oil return gallery and bearings still maintain high readings until the engine is...
  • Re: We try to go on trip and got hosed
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:35:36 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Machine 80-85 Steering Spindle for Later Style Caliper?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 18 May 2015 10:54:12 -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: Carlsbad beach morning VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 1 Jun 2014 10:32:44 -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: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:57:28 -0400
    ...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: 2.1 Push Rod Cover Fabrication?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:23:53 -0700
    ...technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • Re: Rodents chewing your wires from Consumers reports
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 4 Oct 2017 13:52:01 -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: Availability of coolant hoses for '84 Vanagon, 1.9L engine
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 1 Jul 2014 13:02:52 -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...
  • Aircooled foam
    Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 22:21:46 -0500
    What is the proper adherent to use to hold the foam around the cooling tin on an aircooled engine? TIA, Chris Geiser '91 Jetta...
  • FS - 2.1 WBX core and parts - No. Calif
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 13:22:19 -0700
    ...Also have other tin and plastic parts from engine compartment.. ask. Right rectangular headlight - $50 obo Near Sacramento John
  • 1981 Accelerator Cable: Barrel Clamp Failure. How?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:45:41 -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>
  • Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 6 Oct 2014 10:59:54 -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: More questions pertaining to my 88 model Bluestar project
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:14:04 -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...
  • '84 "Transporter" Getaway Vanagon Camper FS Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 14 Aug 2013 22:22:02 -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...
  • Intermittent charge
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:02:42 -0700
    ...Sent from my smartphone with tiny screen & even tinier keypad.
  • Re: Electrical Experts. Motronic Hall Reference Voltage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:50:37 -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...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_your_laugh_for_the_day_=2D_=E2=80=9CThe_Swellegant_Subwo?= =?UTF-8?Q?ofer=E2=80=9D?=
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 11 Dec 2013 09:14:46 -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:Engine seals
    Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 15:47:00 -0500
    ...It has an fat H, or I cross section, where the body, and engine tin fit into the two grooves. It fit into a...
  • Re: Body insulation idea
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 11:44:11 -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: Weird little electrical problem
    Historical mailing list - Neil
    Sun, 25 Apr 2021 20:22:51 -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: cheap battery smart(?) charger at Aldi
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 2 Nov 2015 17:48:52 -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: Lantern hanger
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 19:27:44 -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: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:19:06 -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: Brake bleed problems
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 30 Oct 2013 17:43:23 -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: an attempt at an iPad mount for the van
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:13:16 -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...
  • Re: This One Is So Good... (Craigslist Posting)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:12:12 -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: Exhaust Bushing Inner Weave Premature Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 8 Feb 2014 11:57:16 -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...
  • Mini-Projects. Tinting
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:31:59 PDT
    I just had the windows on my '91 white synchro westy tinted. I am REALLY pleased - even surprised-- with the results - as the van...
  • re: 1.6L engine in 73 camper
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 Nov 1995 16:31:30 -0500
    ...The tin you'll need to create so the engine compartement is sealed. Anyone remember the email address of the guy in the Netherlands...
  • Re: Residual Fuel Pressure: hold for 1 hour?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 2 Mar 2014 16:47:13 -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...
  • '79 Tranny into '80 Q's
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Tue, 17 Mar 1998 05:00:33 -0800
    ...Anything different here? Is the engine hanger the same? Does any of the tinware need to be exchanged? Anything to be wary/cautious of...
  • '80 engine into a '79... doable?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Jun 1998 03:36:31 EDT
    looking to put a '80 vanagon aircooled 2 liter engine into a '79 bus. i know all the tin and fan shroud and alternator...
  • a tiny bit of info (?) on engine swaps (from someone else)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 1leftl 94 09:15:29 CDT
    saw this on rec.autos.vw and thought it might be of some passing interest to The Wild Bunch on this list. :) ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  • Re: '88 Westy Bucking / Stalling
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 25 Aug 2020 11:49:26 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Friday NVC
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:24:39 -0700
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Nolathane upper control arm bushings?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 19 Jan 2020 09:18:55 -0800
    ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
  • Re: Timing - 1991 Carat, 2.1 L wbx, auto-tranny
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:21:52 -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: Fuel injector test results
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 9 Jun 2015 21:58:24 -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: '84 Westy air-cooled
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 6 Feb 1996 10:43:39 -0700
    ...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: Front suspension bushing replacement
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:13:43 -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: How to make friends in the campground
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:22:02 -0800
    ...http://tinyurl.com/blefvpo > > > > Stuart -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be...