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• Re: Vanagon 2.1 Suddenly Dies- Need Help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:16:05 -0700
  ...piece junk of cat material was loose inside....sometimes those can turn sideways blocking exhaust flow. course same is true for fuel pick up...
• Re: Dan's Diesel Rebuild Part 6
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 19:55:30 -0400
  ...this is a longitudinal application so it might make sense > that there is one there? I plan to clean the block and paint it...
• Oily puddle under my vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 19:49:35 -0500
  ...It damn well better not be an engine oil leak since I just put a factory rebuilt long block in 8k and 18 months...
• 85 GL Engine Exchange
  Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 16:37:19 -0500
  ...I'm thinking of attempting the replacement myself, using an engine from one of the recommended long-block rebuilders. Following the Bentley manual, how...
• Re: Engine Replacement Options
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:26:07 -0400
  ...Engine Replacement Options >I absolutely agree with you that I took a risk in not doing anything, > not even checking, the short block. The...
• Re: Ping/Knock/Detonation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:10:58 -0500
  ...Pinging actually occurs long before you hear it. While pinging, you working at busting rings, melting pistons, and burning valves or even cracking heads...
• Electrical Questions for Headlights and Dual Battery (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:08:18 -0800
  ...everything else, but figuring out the fuse block and all wiring diagrams in Bentley took longer than I expected. I think I understand things...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:45:01 -0700
  ...it still use 1.9 Digijet into which a 2.1 long block has > been installed ? > > two different cold idle control systems between those...
• Re: Loosening Axle (rear)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:36:48 -0700
  ...rebuild my 2.1L or one that can sell me a long block. BTW I just replace the whole A/C system (134) and...
• Re: weight of motor?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 08:26:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...I just weighed my complete 2 liter long block last night. It was 170 lbs. With the exhaust, I would add at least another...
• New Hydrolic lifters gasoline smell
  Historical mailing list - Leo Lee
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 18:01:39 -0800
  ...Also these lifters are about 3mm longer than those I pulled out from the engine block. I do not feel comfortable installing this new...
• 1.9L to 2.1L interchange of parts
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 20:28:20 -0500
  ...2 - 1.9L are running in vanagons, 2 - 1.9L and 1 - 2.1L are appart and one Long block 1.9L just sitting...
• Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 00:04:27 -0500
  ...I >> bought a long block several years ago from a seller in Canada. >> Dealing with the customs paperwork, getting a broker to get it...
• Re: fun road trip for free parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Jul 1996 13:59:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Mark, you're too modest; that 2/3 of a long block came at a price. We first had to hack our way through...
• Srarter woes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:59:26 -0600
  ...Finally the starter stopped turning, but Iwas kn the middle of the road, blocking traffic, at night. Long story short - this is the second...
• Re: Engine blown...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 12:09:13 -0400 (AST)
  ...Wasn't there a post a while back that VWoA will accept a core even if demo'd by a thrown rod as long...
• Upper Control Arm Torque
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 12:23:04 -0700
  Hi Volks, We've been putting up with a frustrating squeek/groan in our front end for a long time. Last April, had some...
• My Vanagon - Syncro = Bad snow vehicle
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 17:47:36 EST
  ...looking for a company on the east coast that sells rebuilt long blocks!!) 00 Dodge Ram 1500 Company Van(all expenses paid but BORING...
• Re: will a 2.1L long block wrk with 1.9L FI and hardware?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 17:34:19 -0800
  At 05:17 PM 3/11/02 -0800, Matthew Pollard wrote: >what about the air-intake? I though they were different. (the pipes on...
• Re: Passing Emissions 83.5
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 12:02:23 -0700
  On Sun, 20 Jul 1997 Oxroad@AOL.COM wrote: > Thanks to everyone's help in getting my water-cooled, rebuilt long block 83.5...
• Re: Wrap exhaust pipes with fiberglass?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:09:49 -0400
  ...Could you use preformed steel brake lines between two fuel rail blocks? You still would have the short hoses connecting the injectors though. Good...
• Re: Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:45:53 -0700
  ...either long block will fit in either system. I swap 'em back and forth all the time. Even like my Digifant 87 Wolfsburg with...
• Rear Wiper Motor/Pump - no juice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 22:08:36 -0400
  ...This is relevant because my rear wiper and pump no longer work. Checked the relay (has a 72 on it), it clicks intermittently -- even...
• Re: Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Sep 2013 08:07:18 -0400
  ...Mobil1 15-50 and setting a new piston ring Hey Listies, I finally got my 2.1L long block with components from my 1...
• Re: Oil dilemma
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 23 Nov 2012 05:13:07 -0500
  ...You will not know this until the engine wear's out prematurely and you then ask why ? That's why there are block heaters...
• Hey, dude, is your van for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Hermann the German
  Tue, 29 May 2001 13:03:04 -0000
  ...Last night, kids in the bath tub after a long and hard day of playing outside, the door bells rings. I rush downstairs, frantically...
• Re: Heute ist Freitag. Schtats again. :)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 12:35:39 AST
  ...extra long block, blah blah... Vanagon parts are welcome, particularly Westy stuff. tim s.
• Re: 115HP wasserboxer on Ebay
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:11:10 -0500
  ...The long block by it self does not make 115 hp just because it has the higher compression pistons. bolt on items might help...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 14:44:53 -0600
  ...You can make a 1.9 block a 2.1 by > changing the crankshaft. (the cylinders are the same, just the > stroke is longer...
• Re: Back heater problem
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Dec 2005 22:23:07 -0600
  ...It's been a long time since I messed with > the back heater. > I'm looking for suggestions. > > > > Rob > becida@comcast.net > '87 Wolfsburg...
• Re: Bearings for alternator and two tanks
  Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:56:39 -0700
  ...That's why Blockbuster's offering you one month of Blockbuster Total Access, No Cost. > --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's offering you...
• Re: ADVICE NEEDED.
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 95 19:30:47 EST
  ...a) rebuild from the ground up; b) purchase a short block; c) purchase a long block d) have someone install the engine for you...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:45:23 -0600
  ...My van came with a couple of block off plates for the hole on the drivers side (westy so the rear vents are covered...
• Re: Idle goes to 1,800 in Park
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:02:34 -0700
  ...it still use 1.9 Digijet into which a 2.1 long block has been installed ? two different cold idle control systems between those...
• 76 Type II valve & "O" ring answers and questions
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 1996 11:59:34 -0400
  ...block, you will probably see a "false seat" of engine crap has built up. Remove this crap and your seal will last lots longer...
• Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 09:19:48 -0600
  ...IF it is a rod as you suspect, continued use could result in a rod being thrown through the block, ruining any cost recovery...
• Re: 84 Westy Hydaulic Lifter problem
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Feb 1997 15:39:07 -0800
  ...After a looking more investigation, I found th oil was coming from the seal where the crankshaft enters the block. I recently changed from...
• Dang driver lowbeam and front driver turnsignal
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Sun, 1 Jan 2017 16:48:10 -0800
  ...Traced wires and pulled apart the fuse block and driver's side wiring stars connectors. (Should I try the passenger side one?) In addition...
• Re: '85 a/c compressor bracket bolt specs
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:34:57 -0400
  Karl, I doubt you are going to be able to find the longest of these bolts at your local hardware store. 1- 104x10 3...
• Radiator Installation in an Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 29 May 1999 07:26:44 -0700
  I plan to order a 1.9L non turbo diesel long block soon (I've got most of the engine accessories rounded up). I...
• Strange Things Happening
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 19:20:57 -0500
  ...And it doesn't make any difference how long I drive it, it can only be a couple of blocks---5 miles, it does...
• Re: loud fuel pump.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 16:35:59 -0500
  ...After replacing the fuel filter I can no longer hear the pump. Lost of crap also spilled out of the tank, so I drained...
• Painting Carat wheels
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 21:10:41 -0400
  ...put the bus up on blocks, take off the rims, and be w/o a car for however long it takes to paint them...
• Re: The three classes of Vanagons..(long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 12:04:10 -0700
  ...Stephen --- Ryan Shawley <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > So my wife doesn't own "the look"? > > > > > > However, there is one POS about 3 blocks over...
• Re: '85 engine replacement
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 1996 00:31:34 -0500
  ...If buying a long block, it is a direct fit and your FI will support it. I've done this many times. I would...
• Re: Elec. Questions. YES it's about Aux Batt. NO, please don't shoot me.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:08:56 -0400
  ...Neil, I'm not going to decipher the wiring that you have, but not too long ago I conducted a search of the archives...
• Re: Duralube
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 18 May 2002 11:43:14 -0700
  ...He checks his oil after every long trip he ways. No oil. He drove > >130 miles home without damage to this engine. > > > >Sounds like...
• space to left of A.C. cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:32:34 -0500
  In my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile there is a long, narrow space (maybe 6"x6"x20" to the left of the overhead air...
• Re: Engine from '79 westie to '81 AirCool
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Oct 1999 00:44:59 EDT
  ...boxes outlets are not, but might be worth it if the long blocks the same?? Appreciate any help, any other major part interchangable >> the...
• Re: Flush & Fill & Fan Switch questions
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 02:51:49 +0000
  Hi Ken, You're dead right about long term, solid particulate build-up, especially from the use of regular coolant. However what about the...
• Re: Diesel timing / borrow bell housing in SF?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:51:39 -0400
  ...Paul Guzyk wrote: > I'm installing a new 1.9 diesel long block into my 1.6TD Vanagon. > > Engine is on the bench, transmission...
• Re: Alternatives to the stock Westy curtains...
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:44:01 -0400
  ...t stay behind the > rubber-band that runs under the windows. (But they are long enough to > block the windows.) > > thanks, > > Todd > '88 Westy
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:09:20 -0700
  ...The rear bed hinge strap screws can be done with nuts too, even the one you think is blocked by the Syncro tank, that...
• The long answer, was: engine run cooler w/ heater on full-blast?
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Thu, 21 May 1998 16:20:12 EDT
  ...Allow me to give a long, explicit answer (as usual?). : ) Imagine under any circumstance that your motor gives off a quantity of waste heat...
• Re: help needed in Anchorage, AK
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:32:02 -0700
  ...As long as they have a long wobble extension they should be able to get the upper pump housing bolts to the block removed...
• Re: Overheating not the problem; not warm enough
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:17:03 -0800
  During a long trip (winter) in my '84, the thermostat stuck open. It was cold enough outside that, not only did my heater put...
• Re: High Power Headlight Kit (SA): melting connector
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 00:07:49 -0400
  ...Running the high beams, the wires and connector > block got very hot (& it was only 70F today) within a few minutes > use. Just as...
• POR15 Undercoat
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 19 Jan 2003 13:52:17 -0500
  ...These are two stumbling blocks but even with these limitations as long as none of the existing drainholes were blocked wouldn't this be...
• Re: A hundred thousand miles on my $300 motor
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 2 Jun 2018 20:52:33 -0400
  ...I hope it keeps on buzzing for a long time! Chris > Wiadomość napisana przez Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> w dniu 02.06.2018...
• Re: poptop screen repair
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:44:46 -1000
  ...tent? Use a block of smooth wood on the other side. Takes two people unless your arms are twelve feet long <g>. d David...