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• Re: Engine Balancing
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 10:03:03 -0500
  ...engine balance in > VW > engines is very good, I've never found a VW engine that was far > enough > out of balance to cause...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:06:27 -0800
  ...Sometimes when you let off the gas the ignition just stops completely and the engine dies. When you restart the engine without revving it...
• Re: propane bleed screw problem.
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:14:12 -0400
  ...I didn't want to start the engine because I thought that it might provide the spark that lit the whole thing, but I...
• BOTBR IV, the ongoing saga!
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Mon, 1 Jun 1998 19:43:20 -0400
  ...And that guy who crammed the 2 liter Type 4 engine into the 65 Kombi, and is moving to Texas....I have to say...
• Gauges finally installed!!!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 20:11:27 EDT
  ...another listmember and the oil pressure extension hose for the Type 4 engine from Jim Thompson, which was backordered. Well, I got the sump...
• Re: I need help from my air-cool budy's, timing questions!!!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sun, 15 Sep 2002 07:50:25 -0400
  ...I think the 1.7 was 7.5 btdc, but I am not sure, VW has a myriad of timing options on the Type...
• Re: 1.9 WBX VS 2.0 AC (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:38:17 -0500
  ...This engine, based on the Type 4 of 1968, was at the height of its 12 year development when chosen to power the Vanagon...
• Re: Lawrence Dongilli, Syncronaut!! (was: Check your grounds)
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 12:09:25 -0700
  ...with all the variations of the Type 1 engine. Never made it to Type 4. The largest single deviation was a '69 Porsche 911T...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:36:11 -0800
  ...Sometimes when you let off the gas the ignition just stops completely and the engine dies. When you restart the engine without revving it...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:03:12 -0400
  Hi Jake all you need to do is tap the original union nut for the type 4 to a 7 x 1.0mm tap...
• Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:55:24 -0500
  ...I've lost three transmissions & one engine in the process, which really isn't bad considering. The engine is worth mentioning -It was in...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:11:09 -0500
  ...I've overhauled dozens of air-cooled VW engines from 36HP to big-bore Type 4 and Vanagon engines for over 30 years, so...
• Head Welded, '80 (long) & Shop Recommendation
  Historical mailing list
  09 May 97 06:22:59 PDT
  ...When the engine was started, the cam did it's thing, and pushed on the push rod, the push rod tried to do it...
• Re: House battery
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sun, 30 Dec 2018 11:32:13 -0800
  ...and this causes the sudden/large drain. [I am no battery engineer, so this is just a guess.] > > Because the two (in my case...
• Re: Exhausting Exaust
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 16 Jan 2004 08:01:11 EST
  ...If the nuts and bolts break off the best way is drop the engine. . . . . . . Then drill out the broken bolts & studs, fit helicoil thread...
• Re: "Smoke in the Cockpit!!!"... Vanagon Drama in Real-life, Part , Deux
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 19:54:47 -0700
  ...The impetus behind adding the EGR valve was pollution, not engine cooling. Ergo, the EGR is not an essential component for cooling the motor...
• Re: Electronic points -waste of time/money?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 20:21:28 +0000
  ...Sometimes when you let off > the gas the ignition just stops completely and the engine dies. When you > restart the engine without revving it...
• Re: Torque wrench use
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 11:41:56 -0600
  ...Unless on advice from someone who knows more than the engineers at the factory. (In the case of racers & high performance engines.) People who...
• Re: Mazda RX7 oil cooler on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 08:47:15 -0600
  ...any experience with going to a bigger bore on a type 4 > engine? > Do you think the fuel injection would cope adequately with the...
• Re: Battery Woes/Choice
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 13:18:53 -0700
  ...now never use the starter battery for anything but starting the engine. > When a fellow has a vehicle with an automatic transmission, he is...
• Re: Need Reassurance on 82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 13 May 2010 18:38:05 -0400
  ...On engine sources, I have a Boston Bob rebuild and I had Bob do whatever he could to make the engine as good as...
• Re: Firewood
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:26:30 -0600
  ...The type 4 engines were aluminum. (Not sure of the CN 1.6 liter petrol engines used in Euro versions in early 1980's...
• OddBall Vanagon Items FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
  ...I have used these wire sets on several Type 4 based engined Buses with an excellent service life comparable to the Bosch variety.) Westfalia...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:58:22 -0500
  ...I've owned, driven and restored 2 914's, have rebuilt several Type 4 engines, and speak from personal experience. I have a several...
• Howdy duty
  Historical mailing list - Michael Pelikan
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 11:36:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Let's see, two ghias, two type 3's, a couple of brief flirtations with type 4's, a diesel rabbit, a diesel jetta...
• Re: Type I thermostat (need union nut)
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 09:13:44 -0500
  ...Type I thermostat (need union nut) Hi Jake all you need to do is tap the original union nut for the type 4 to...
• VW Parts CD
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 06:56:36 EST
  ...This CD is a parts listing for European VW vehicles, European Audi vehicles and VW industrial engines. It contains exploded parts assembly views, part...
• from LiMBO: the Vanagon Wasserboxer
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 14:36:21 CST
  ...so the costs of parts for maintenance and repairs are much higher than a rabbit engine. this was also a problem with the Type...
• Re: General engine bolt/nut sizes
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:55:51 -0500
  ...I've overhauled dozens of air-cooled VW engines from 36HP to big-bore Type 4 and Vanagon engines for over 30 years, so...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:36:23 -0800
  ...I have to jack the van up pretty high to make room for myself under there, and I've always used the engine crossbar...
• More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
  ...Later they started there own production, building at least beetles, busses and Type 4s. Funny enough, there have been some years with a parallel...
• FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 17:33:24 +0000
  ...1 based instead of the later type 4 motors. Bit overall this is really a great engine except for a few weaknesses. The head...
• Re: 1.9L Build early stages rod question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 20:08:33 -0500
  ...The stock 2.1 engine fits >right in no problem. >Bob Donalds >Boston Engine >1 508 358 6264 >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 12:42:43 -0600
  ...After restoring several Westfalia and building many engines I have to agree with Jake. After you've done the homegrown cleaning procedures and adjusted...
• Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 20:25:00 -0800
  ...1 based instead of the later type 4 motors. Bit > overall this is really a great engine except for a few weaknesses. The head...
• Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 08:14:39 -0600
  ...The fan would still run, and I could hear the ticking of the fuel pump, but the "jet engine" sound of the heater was...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 22:22:16 -0600
  ...Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:08:18 -0400
  ...Vanagon engines burn cylinder #4 as often as any other cylinder. They do not seem to limit the overheat problem to #3 like the...
• Fwd: Re: GEX update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Mar 1996 18:40:46
  ...Bought a 2.0L type 4 motor. >Paid more than from some other advertisers because of GEX's >reputation. Motor had strange noise (knock...
• Re: FW: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 10:15:03 -0800
  ...1 based instead of the later type 4 motors. Bit > overall this is really a great engine except for a few weaknesses. The head...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:40:21 -0600
  ...I >> >> >use > > >>a bottle jack (sometimes with wood pieces) to move or support the engine >> >> >or > > >>tranny as needed once I have the jack...
• gauges in hand, installation to come....
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 00:10:01 -0400
  ...which I was tipped off to by David Schwarze), the Type 4 engine oil pressure adapter hose, and two wiring kits (I find the...
• Re: Gas heater fix (long)
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:05:53 -0800
  ...The fan would still run, and I could hear the ticking of the fuel pump, but the "jet engine" sound of the heater was...
• A little something for Robb Lightfoot.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 05 May 1995 21:24:04 +0600
  ...48,178 > Total Produced: > >1) Type 4 1679 cc engine introduced (same as Porsche 914, VW 411/412) > with spin-on oil filter >2...
• Dead Bus Report
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Mon, 3 Mar 97 14:02:50 EST
  ...Apparently, the dual carb Type 4 engines on Buses have a rather weird timing advance system. Vacuum advance is shut off UNLESS the ambient...
• Re: AMC valves, Boston Bob
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 27 May 2009 16:15:40 -0400
  ...Type 4 engine and I can guarantee you'll be replacing your heads in the not-to-distant future. �The water-cooled engines are...
• Re: House battery
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Sun, 30 Dec 2018 15:19:08 -0800
  ...and this causes the sudden/large drain. [I am no battery engineer, so this is just a guess.] Because the two (in my case...
• Re: Jackin' Up The Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 02:18:02 -0800
  ...I >>> >>> >>use >> >> >>>a bottle jack (sometimes with wood pieces) to move or support the engine >>> >>> >>or >> >> >>>tranny as needed once I have the jack...
• Re: Vanagon engineering some different perspectives.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 19:32:45 +0000
  ...1 based instead of the later type 4 motors. Bit overall this is really a great engine except for a few weaknesses. The head...
• vanagon@gerry.sdsc.edu
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 31 Aug 97 22:22:10 EDT
  ...distributor to install them (gotta pull the distributor on the Type 4 engine to install the condenser). So we put in a new condenser...
• Does GREG'S Import Motor's Suck?
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 22:14:32 -0400
  ...I have disassembled and rebuild dozens of VW motors; at least two or three dozen Type 4 motors alone. Here is what I observed...
• Re: Aircooled lifter noise
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 17:54:40 -0500
  ...It covers every aspect of every type of internal combustion engine, including air-cooled engines which were apparently much more pervasive then than now...
• On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 01:58:55 EST
  ...The engine longest in the tooth is the old Type 4, followed closely by the old low compression I4 CIS engines, and Vanagon WB...
• Type 4 FI performance ANSWERS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 22:59:20 -0500
  ...MD in 4th without falling below 60 mph and without the engine pinging on mid grade gas or overheating on long grades. We'll...
• ECU/Ratio Rocker Info
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Dongilli
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:14:36 -0700
  ...The Type 1 engines also responded well to the addition of the ratio rockers on an otherwise stock engine. Can anyone tell me off...
• Re: Fuel consumption in different gears - how does the energy / fuel work?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:34:49 -0700
  ...The engine longest in the tooth is the old Type 4, followed closely by the old low compression I4 CIS engines, and Vanagon WB...
• Broken belt to Water pump
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:23:56 +0000
  ...1 based instead of the later type 4 motors. Bit overall this is really a great engine except for a few weaknesses. The head...
• EKTA cd can be obtained here.
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:20:20 EDT
  ...In fact, I have two versions for those who want to compare European models, engines, etc., to North American models, engines etc. The North...
• serious about buying VW specialist shop? Read on! (longish, but exiting)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 01:36:06 -0400
  ...He also happens to be the best Type 4 engine specialist in the entire Southeast (as well as type 1 and Wasserboxer). The shop...
• another road test: 1983-1/2 VW Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 23:11:51 CST
  ...Type 4 (located at the rear of a large box and subject to less than ideal airflow) was doing all an air-cooled engine...