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  • Opel
    Historical mailing list - John Galvin
    Sun, 22 Jan 1995 15:33:26 GMT
    ...litre 16 valve engine designed by Cosworth. Before I bought it I had my heart set on a Golf VR6 but I was quoted...
  • Re: Ultimate engine conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:02:10 -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...
  • '86 Westy + Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 28 Jun 2014 10:52:25 -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 Wall
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 3 May 2014 09:57:41 -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...
  • Free VW Bus, Bug Books Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:27:03 -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...
  • Clutch Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 06:53:24 -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: more workshop detritus
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 29 Nov 2013 14:03:22 -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...
  • EVC 97 for sale (private owner)
    Historical mailing list - cdugal
    Fri, 23 Oct 1998 21:21:45 -0400
    ...EVC 97 with the VR6 engine (same as 1999 model) Only 3,000 km (about 1,600 miles) ...Brand new, extra clean, must sale...
  • Re: high milage
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:00:26 -0800
    ...1,138,000 and counting. > > '81 Diesel Rabbit 212000 '82 Diesel Caddy > 294000 (rebuilt engine at 290k0 '84 Westy > 117000 '87 Westy 158000 '90...
  • Re: Does anyone have experience with these specific points? Was Re: Vanagon vs Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:54:41 -0500
    ...No firsthand experience; I've heard the VR6 engine is good, but transmissions don't last, also a lot more "black box" electronic controls...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:44:25 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Refrigerator lighting
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:02 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: Tiico conversion vs. other I-4 conversions
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:23:41 -0600
    ...vrooom, vrooom! Chris. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Karl M. Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002...
  • Re: FS '88 Get-away-van (hi top) Victoria BC
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:48:00 -0800
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb...
  • Re: Hi list. 90 syncro bad leak stuck in parking lot
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:18:58 -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...
  • update Re: Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:28:38 -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...
  • Re: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:54:52 -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: Vanagon Stereo Override?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 18 Feb 2014 16:47:34 -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: Frydae: but it does have some Vanagon content!
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 14 Dec 2013 11:42:20 -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: help needed in Anchorage, AK
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 28 Aug 2013 20:25:53 -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: My New Bentley
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 7 Apr 2013 15:45:10 -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: Friday Mostly OT: Gmail New look. Set & keep to old?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:57:53 -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...
  • Is This Hose FI Rated?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:05:51 -0700
    ...Says: "7x3 KDK 2/33/02 VRT VW TL 52255 E" Google didn't reveal anything using that alpha numeric schtuff. Anyone know for...
  • Re: Engine conversion possibilities,Was: Westfalia and "Weekender" Differences?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sat, 21 Aug 1999 21:47:02 -0600
    Per Lindgren wrote: > > With yet another thread of engine conversions in the Vanagon (yippeee, the > 15th this week :-), I just wanted to think loud...
  • Re: Temp II Sensor, Engine Hot.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 25 Sep 2013 09:18:38 -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...
  • Re: Kennedy Engineering website?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:20:25 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Heat Related Ignition Failure
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:55:27 -0500
    ...Vroom, Vrooom! it fired right up, >> >> This is a puzzle. Any suggestions as to where I might start looking for >> a fault?? Seems heat...
  • Dim Oil LIght, Ign. On Engine Off
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:43:38 -0700
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 04:09:08 +0100
    ...with G60 engine, tranny and brakes from the Corrado. A 1990 GTI G60 is actually faster than a 1992 GTI VR6. A good friend...
  • Re: leavenworth or bust!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 20 Sep 2013 11:57:29 -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: VW "Motorhome" FS Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 1 Jul 2013 01:45:17 -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: Disc golf stuff
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:59:51 -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: Black wire by water tank...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:43:06 -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: Upholstery Re-cover Swatch Opinion? ('81 Westy)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:25:53 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: 12v speakers, wireless
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 1 Nov 2013 13:23:30 -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: Why my Starter Motor Failed PICS
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:05:15 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >
  • Re: Throttle Valve Stop Screw Adjustment.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 3 Jul 2012 21:28:50 -0700
    ...VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines > > -- Neil n 65 kb...
  • Re: FRIDAY diesel conversion option
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:59:11 -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: Friday: LeMons 24 Hour Race
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 11:56:14 +0000
    Yep, at 2:20.  I expected to see the one GoWesty races with a VR6 swap but this one looks like a civilian. Stephen...
  • Re: Did you folks see this Vanagon for sale?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 10 Jul 2014 13:29:41 -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: Very sad indeed
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:28:51 -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 Pedal Clevis Hole: Help Determine Vanagon Mileage?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 08:49:13 -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
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:53:43 -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: Fifth connection on relay
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:20:18 -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: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 22 Feb 2014 08:21:02 -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...
  • 1999 Rialta. Parts Only? $3500 (WESTFIELD NJ 07090)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:29:18 -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: Friday - The horse grave & the skateboard
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:40:43 -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: Spare Fuel Pump Saves the Day
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:09:35 -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: Slow turnover when starting.
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:30:41 -0500
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Vanagon? take two
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 20 Nov 2011 02:27:38 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • New motor selections for vanagons.
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Mon, 18 May 1998 03:02:01 EDT
    There's a lot of talk of the Subaru engine kits, Buick V6 and the Porsche motors. With patetiance, us vanagon owners will soon...
  • Re: New Engine Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 24 Jun 2007 20:47:22 -0400
    Hi Chris, Unless you're telling me that the VR6 has two driveshafts and can also run in reverse, you are going to need...
  • Re: VR6 TOW ?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 17:32:08 -0800
    ...Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions . Transporter, Unimog and Iltis Sales . European Lighting for most Audi and Volkswagen models -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
  • Re: Fire!
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 23 Dec 2012 00:14:58 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: TDI six anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 16:49:26 -0400
    ...for this type of engine and � > horsepower a new 4 disc brake system, 16 inch rims and tires with "VR" � > (high speed) nomination and...
  • Re: Friday: $90K Syncro Adventurewagen
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 8 Feb 2014 10:55:53 -0500
    ...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 replacement engines
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:45:39 EDT
    ...Of course, I've been pondering the Audi I-5 engine...or maybe getting audacious and try to locate a VR5 for my Westy...
  • WBX Thermostat Images: Correct Type?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 4 Oct 2014 12:45:05 -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: Hot Wheels Vanagon anyone?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:42:06 -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: Luggage Rack: Fine Cracks At Bottom. Repair? PIC
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 4 Mar 2013 09:27:16 -0800
    ...tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines