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  • Re: need valve covers and gaskets in Canada
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:27:55 -0500
    ...Fkc43@aol.com <fkc43@aol.com>* If not, the BD code is list1e. Good luck, John Meeks '91 Vanagon MV Northern Michigan Vanagon Rescue...
  • DOUBLE Listmember Discount at BusDepot
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 5 Dec 2008 19:28:16 -0500
    ...Use the standard Listmember Discount referral code - list1e - on checkout to get the first 5%. Then, write DOUBLEDIP in the "comments" section when checking...
  • Re: Case and pistons shot?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 17:25:45 -0800
    ...TO IMPROVE HEAT TRANSFER AND INCREASE > DURABILITY-THES E > CHANGES EFFECT ENGINE CODES GD, GE, AND CV-ALL 1975-83 VW VANAGON/TYPE > II...
  • Re: Parts Needed for Rebuild-1.9l or 2.1l?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:13:10 -0400
    Look at the engine code. MV is 2.1L Eric Steve W wrote: >Hello, >A gentleman recently asked how to tell a 1.9l...
  • California Diesel conversion info
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:30:05 -0800
    ...BAR authority is California Health and Safety Code Section 44011. NB: not sure if the issues on engine exchange requirements are called into play...
  • Re: IT IS ALIVE! ALLLLIVEEEEEEE!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:43:20 -0500
    ...That was one impressive looking engine when I saw it out of the car. If it runs like it looks (and I'm sure...
  • Re: No start, no codes ... usual stuff doesn't help.
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:11:04 -0500
    ...SinghCrow with a subaru OBD1 engine management system. Last > year at Mastercraft Motors, it was noticed that a code for bad starter > voltage was...
  • Re: ETKA Part look up
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Wed, 2 Sep 2009 09:50:14 -0400
    ...035 198 501 > > Second, what is the rod bearing part number for a 1993 Eurovan with the 2.5 gas engine, AAF code? > > i...
  • FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Darrel
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:54:05 -0400
    ...1984 dash to engine wiring harness 25.00 no ecu all parts are negotiable in price and please provide zip code in inquiring about...
  • Re: thoughts on a late model TDI engine into a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 10 Feb 2018 11:34:45 -0800
    I think the topic could be opened up with exactly which engine is actually being installed? e.g. what is the ID code on...
  • Re: Inside a Subi engine EJ22
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:00:45 -0700
    ...If the car you > > take the engine from has OBD2 your designated car has to have that OBD2 > > as well. > > > > I just saw an...
  • FS I4 engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Sat, 6 Oct 2007 03:00:26 +0000
    ...Accessories and drives AC PS and Alt Mounting bracket from Rv engine code gofl. Air intake plumbing to connect to stock air cleaner housing...
  • Re: propex heater problems
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:05:11 -0500
    ...It's like an engine, it need good fresh air from the intake port (and a clean exhaust port at the same time), it...
  • Re: tiico swap in ct.
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:53:47 -0500
    ...Plus you can use the cat and muffler from the 2.1L engine. BUT you get a BRAND NEW golf engine (a real workhorse...
  • Re: West Moreland diesel
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 12:32:12 -0700
    re Aren't all the engines made in a Teutonic factory? many 1.9 NA blocks and heads say 'MEXICO' right on them. sounds...
  • Re: Pictures
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Sun, 15 Jul 2001 00:51:06 -0700
    ...I took these in sunlight with > plenty of shadows. > > BTW, the engine code depends on whether or not the car was a California model...
  • Re: Haynes manual for diesel Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Hembel
    Wed, 20 Mar 2002 17:21:15 -0600
    ...The really nice thing is it covers the diesel engine really well. It also covers the camper things like the fridge and other camper...
  • Re: Vendor discount - Now 5% or 10%
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 29 Mar 2014 12:50:48 -0500
    ...items, tires/wheels, and > engines/transmissions. (However they do count toward the $50 minimum > purchase.) You can use the code repeatedly as long as...
  • Re: Zetec Install Pics
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:06:13 -0800
    ...Checked two code in OBD scanner, had 2 codes. One for a disconnected wire at coil pack and speed sensor not reading properly. Fixed...
  • Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:17:00 -0800
    ...50º engine mount angle? > > I was curious if a 924 engine might be feasible but...... > > 1.8T conversion? AEB (or ATW ?) code 1.8T...
  • Re: Vanagon or Dodge Ram Conversion Van (longish)!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 14:53:01 -0700
    ...Far less common are Dodge mechanics familiar with VW color codes, as troubleshooting an engine electrical problem will be very interesting to watch. What...
  • Re: Big News Complete 1.9l TD for $3995!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 14 May 1999 22:24:41 -0400
    ...Engine code is AAZ. Price is > $3995. Shipping will be $200. Let me know if you are interested ASAP. > These are limited quantities and...
  • Common problem, I think
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 09:42:31 -0500
    ...What does this mean? Does anyone know why my 1990 engine code MV would not have the charcoal canister? Am I missing an essential...
  • Re: golf/jetta 3 check engine light question (vanagon content)
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 31 Jul 2001 22:44:43 -0400
    I want to install the LED in its socket (formerly wired >for the OXS) and use it to run the check engine light. >Sean...
  • Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:26:16 -0600
    ...David Marshal, FastForward has the best price >> for the Hella E-Code H-4 rectangular stock looking headlights for about >> $300... >> I'm just...
  • Re: Hershey is up for adoption
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 17 Jun 2014 10:52:51 -0400
    ...It has the famous 2.1L DJ-code engine with 110 >> hp, plus many additional upgrades. >> >> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
  • Re: Digifant Information
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 22:13:38 -0400
    ...on the 2.1 WBX? Which would apply >to the MV code engines? Only one, I reckon. Digifant didn't become Digifant I until...
  • Timing - 0 or 10 BTDC
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 21:12:03 -0500
    ...1l WBX DJ-code (112hp) calls for timing to be set at 10 degrees BTDC. When I bought the engine it came with timing...
  • Re: Not starting easily
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:24 -0800
    ...are throwing a code and you need to find out what the code is. The nice thing about a Subie engine vs. a Waterboxer...
  • Re: I want a bigger diesel turbo in it ...
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Thu, 26 Jan 2017 15:17:45 -0800
    ...The 2.8 TDI PUMP fits and works perfectly on the AHU VW TDI engine. And, no, these engines are not Mercedes - but MWM...
  • Re: 7" round E-Code lights for your SA Grill or pre-'86 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 3 May 2002 20:53:21 -0700
    ...7" round E-Code lights for your SA Grill or pre-'86 Vanagon Ladies and Gentlemen: (This e-mail best viewed as html rather...
  • Re: Neils' Vanagon conversion: IT RUNS ! (more or less! --- :^)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:01:02 -0700
    ...Some stock Vanagon engines allow setting the cam timing even more precisely, less than a tooth on the timing belt. Mark Mike wrote: > Ditto...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon Emission failure -No Va
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sat, 20 Mar 2004 08:39:17 -0800
    ...The scanner showed the trouble codes for the above problem plus one indicating the coolant temperature sensor was bad, and one reporting the O2...
  • Re: Vendor discount - Now 5% or 10%
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Sat, 29 Mar 2014 14:48:44 -0600
    ...items, tires/wheels, and engines/transmissions. (However they do count toward the $50 minimum purchase.) You can use the code repeatedly as long as...
  • Re: Well oh ya?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Jun 1996 18:50:02 -0400
    ...In all oppsed engines, exceeding 4000 rpm for any lenghth of time will heat up the oil and pound out the main bearings. This...
  • Re: VW Canada 2.1 Reman Engine
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:40:35 -0700
    ...I found a yellow VW > Canada label With engine code MV and serial #000151. Does anyone know > what the Canadian reman process includes? Do...
  • Re: Timing
    Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
    Thu, 11 Jun 1998 21:53:34 -0400
    ...I have an 83.5 Vanagon with 1.9 water-cooled engine code "DH". >According to the Bentley manual, (my engine code is not...
  • Re: A question of ORDER
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 6 Jan 2011 13:28:26 -0800
    ...sounds scary . *the exhaust system DOES NOT have to come off to remove the engine !~ Since god invented rear engine VW's ..it has...
  • Re: Oil change experience
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 6 Jul 2013 17:45:44 -0500
    ...to an engine. "Reading the tea leaves" is as much an informational experience as is a compression test or reading codes on a scangauge...
  • Re: Vanagon conversion with previa engine
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 22:55:05 +1300
    ...Either engine would make a great conversion. The gas is an injected DOHC 16V 2.4. The diesel, coded 3C-T, is a mechanically...
  • Re: LVC: TDI Problem
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:06:17 -0400
    ...problem relatively > easily with an engine scan tool. If you go to Auto Zone they will check > your codes for free and print you...
  • Re: ticco automatic gas mileage.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:26:02 -0500
    ...A properly working O2 (regardless of engine type) will cause you to use LESS gas as it gives feed back to the CPU. The...
  • Re: vag-com
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Thu, 30 May 2002 14:44:23 -0400
    ...If you have to go to the dealer even just a couple of times to get them to check an engine code or reset...
  • Looking for a 2.0l AC timing gear for crankshaft
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 17 May 2012 16:02:48 -0400
    ...The crank gear for a 2.0l Air Cooled Vanagon engine (CV engine code). This is the steel gear that is pressed onto the...
  • Parts & Stuff For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Fri, 5 Nov 1999 02:31:57 MST
    ...1. '85 WB engine 1.9l with low oil pressure symptoms. Best offer. 2. '84 transmission 4 spd. code "DU". Won't shift into...
  • Temp II Sensor Querry....
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 5 May 2001 12:38:29 -0700
    Can I check my temp sensor (the one that feeds into the temp guage on/in the dash) for its color code with draining...
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:57:12 -0400
    Because as everyone knows, the bang operator (!) means NOT. ;) (just throwing in my $.02 worth of brain-overloaded-by-code) Sudhir On 11/2...
  • Re: Mine Syncro ist Krank! (Coolant leak)
    Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
    Mon, 8 Dec 1997 03:13:47 EST
    ...Why they're using a Type 4 Engine prefix code is beyond me. I carry these as well (My PN 025-1119) - my price...
  • Re: Newbie --go-to guy for VOLVO repower.
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 18:51:33 -0400
    ...Newbie - sort of - and e-code lights (longish) Hi Guys - and gals ! My name is Calle Fallberg, I live in Mullhyttan in the southern...
  • Re: Differeneces Between '86 & '89 2.1's?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 7 Dec 2012 02:57:48 +0000
    ...Makes it a pleasure to work on from then on! Jeff Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > all MV code 2.1 engines are the same...
  • Re: Coolant mystery
    Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
    Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:48:37 -0700
    ...first was the 'how malfunctioned' code....135 was 'binding stuck or jammed' .. then on the Repair Action code ..we had scads or those ..'reset...
  • VW Vanagon Turbodiesel conversions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 17:30:42 EDT
    ...Many engines available, used, turbo 1600, 1900 non-turbo, 1900 turbo, etc. Phone ( 415 ) 332 - 3904 Service, Ingerity, Results. From the area code I...
  • Re: Radio Safe mode
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 30 Apr 2011 15:00:11 -0700
    ...I can't get back to "Safe Mode" to put the code numbers in. �And I don't really remember if there is a...
  • Re: Putting a 2.1L where my 1.9L used to be......
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 12 May 2012 20:43:17 -0400
    ...The wiring harness took a little work despite the fact that my engine is a DJ code WBX with a Digijet engine control system...
  • Well oh ya?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 15:19:46 -0700
    ...In my experience, every time I have put Slick 50 or similar additive in any engine (or tranny) of mine, (currently we're talkin...
  • Re: catalytic mod
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 02 Apr 95 12:59:03 CDT
    ...it's my belief (only belief, mind you) that the california engines of that era WERE different (had different timing, and different engine codes...
  • Re: How To Choose YOUR Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:27:51 -0700
    ...One person is having a code 42 problem & that's prominent in a decision when there are hundreds if not thousands of Subaru conversions...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:10:59 -0500
    ...the OBD I codes and used an oscilloscope I found an intermittent Hall sensor on the distributor. On that engine you have to replace...
  • Re: Vanagon archives size (CD Format ideas)
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Wed, 8 Apr 1998 07:43:53 -0700
    ...Anything else would require code. It may be possible to write some sort of search engine in Java... anyone know of a solution that...
  • Re: Amateur Radio
    Historical mailing list - Mike McCrary
    Wed, 9 Jun 1999 15:53:49 -0500
    ...Mike and Marilyn McCrary 87 GL (brand new VW engine w/90,000 miles on Vanagon) Kenwood 742 w/2m, 220, 450 mhz w...